Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pablo Coss, MD

Neurology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
8300 FLOYD CURL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2104509700
Registered in NPPES since 2016
NPI: 1992151963 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Coss

Dr. Pablo Coss is a neurology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Coss performed 14,817 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Coss received a total of $15,912 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Coss is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 10 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 6% volume in TX $15,912 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
14,817
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for neurology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
10,000 $5 $19
Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit
An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit.
2,960 $4 $16
Rimabotulinumtoxinb injection, 100 units
An injection of rimabotulinumtoxinb administered in a dose of 100 units.
1,285 $10 $37
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
103 $90 $313
Brain stimulator programming, additional 15 minutes
Electronic analysis and programming of an implanted brain neurostimulator generator by a qualified health professional. This code applies to each additional 15-minute increment beyond the initial service.
99 $29 $128
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
73 $127 $438
Brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes
Electronic analysis of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator. This service includes programming the brain stimulator by a qualified health professional for the first 15 minutes.
64 $35 $148
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
53 $64 $221
Chemical paralysis of salivary glands, bilateral
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze the salivary glands on both sides of the mouth.
44 $92 $370
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle 38 $59 $232
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 31 $144 $536
Chemical nerve block for neck muscles
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box.
26 $131 $711
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
24 $41 $137
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
17 $45 $170
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,912
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $3,182/year across 5 years
Top 20% in TX for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
57
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$423
2023
$1,837
2022
$2,912
2021
$10,649
2019
$92

Payments by company (2024)

Boston Scientific Corporation
$189
Medtronic, Inc.
$83
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$76
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$61
GE HEALTHCARE
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$10,482
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,215
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,972
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$382
Boston Scientific Corporation
$310
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$185
Abbott Laboratories
$129
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$120
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$76
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
GE HEALTHCARE
$13
Top 3 companies account for 92.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
GENERAL - DBS · General - DBS · INBRIJA · INFINITY · INGREZZA · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · NUPLAZID · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · Percept · RYTARY · SENSIGHT · VERCISE
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Neurologists in nearby ZIP areas
116
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Coss is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Coss experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Coss performed 10,000 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Coss receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Coss received a total of $15,912 from 11 companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Coss's costs compare to other neurologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Coss's average Medicare payment per service is $8. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Coss) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →