Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Seth Fritcher, M.D.
Surgery · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Fritcher
Dr. Seth Fritcher is a surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fritcher performed 17,462 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fritcher received a total of $14,147 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 305 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. Fritcher 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$14,147 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗17,462
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$62
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
14,367 | $0 | $1 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
611 | $8 | $31 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
290 | $48 | $238 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
283 | $127 | $495 |
| 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. |
283 | $36 | $165 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
185 | $37 | $145 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
181 | $134 | $555 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
166 | $714 | $2,780 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
116 | $83 | $368 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
108 | $48 | $211 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
82 | $111 | $439 |
| 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. |
82 | $66 | $263 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
72 | $5 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
72 | $77 | $340 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
64 | $90 | $371 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
53 | $118 | $476 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
48 | $4,655 | $25,614 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
43 | $6,148 | $25,998 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 40 | $60 | $230 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
31 | $129 | $524 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
31 | $74 | $326 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
26 | $29 | $115 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
24 | $909 | $3,519 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
24 | $8,015 | $32,711 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
22 | $501 | $2,057 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
22 | $77 | $347 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
20 | $1,046 | $4,267 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
15 | $2,232 | $10,482 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
14 | $83 | $372 |
| 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. |
14 | $73 | $373 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
13 | $177 | $698 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
13 | $143 | $547 |
| Intracranial artery catheter insertion A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes. |
12 | $960 | $6,550 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
12 | $110 | $482 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
12 | $97 | $373 |
| Brain artery catheterization A tube is inserted into an artery in the brain for diagnosis or treatment, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $2,151 | $8,628 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
88.7% medium
10.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,147
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,021/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
305
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
$189
2023
$797
2022
$1,755
2021
$860
2020
$3,520
2019
$4,136
2018
$2,890
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
BIOTRONIK INC.
$32
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$26
Philips North America LLC
$22
Cook Medical LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$7,602
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,730
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$818
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$806
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$680
Endologix LLC
$371
Boston Scientific Corporation
$336
Endologix, Inc.
$271
BIOTRONIK INC.
$238
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$178
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$176
Organogenesis Inc.
$143
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$141
Cook Medical LLC
$91
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$77
Bolton Medical Inc
$69
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$62
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$53
PFIZER INC.
$38
Surmodics, Inc.
$30
PolyNovo North America LLC
$29
Philips North America LLC
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$19
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$14
Inari Medical, Inc.
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$12
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 71.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(0888) PV 018 OTW · (5028) IGT D Systems Und · (6536) Phoenix · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (6576) Laser serv and other · (6577) Visions 014 · (6586) Pioneer · (8334) IGT D Peripheral · (9260) QC · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9282) Turbo Power · (AM7) Stellarex · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ANDEXXA · ANGIOJET · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Apligraf · COOK · COVERA · DALVANCE · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · Encore 26 · Endurant · EverCross · EverFlex · Express LD Iliac / Biliary · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · Fortrex · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Ultrasound · General - Vascular Intervention · Grafts · HD-IVUS · HawkOne · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · NITINOL · NITINOL GUIDEWIRE · NanoCross · Orbactiv · Orsiro Mission · Ovation · PROCLAIM · Pacific · Passeo-18 · Protege GPS · Pulsar-18 T3 · Puraply · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · ReCross · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · Restrata Wound Matrix · Rubicon 18 · S · SilverHawk · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TrailBlazer · Trilogy 100 · TurboHawk · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Vascular Closure Device · Viance · WALLSTENT · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · ZILVER PTX · Zilver PTX · Zilver Vena
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Geographic Context
Surgerists in nearby ZIP areas
276
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
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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. Fritcher is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Fritcher experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fritcher performed 14,367 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Fritcher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fritcher received a total of $14,147 from 30 companies across 305 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. Fritcher's costs compare to other surgerists in San Antonio?
Dr. Fritcher's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Fritcher) 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 →
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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.
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