Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Wieslaw Furmaga, MD

Pathology - Anatomic · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2102571400
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316054315 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. Furmaga

Dr. Wieslaw Furmaga is a pathology - anatomic specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Furmaga performed 59,254 Medicare services across 36,839 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Furmaga received a total of $16 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Furmaga is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 0% volume in TX $16 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
59,254
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for pathology - anatomic
36,839
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,119 Medicare services per year of practice

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
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel 13,061 $10 $32
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential 9,051 $8 $23
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test 4,150 $16 $50
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) 4,070 $13 $40
Complete blood count (CBC), automated 3,955 $6 $19
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) 3,098 $9 $29
Urinalysis with microscopic exam 1,981 $3 $10
Magnesium level test 1,390 $7 $20
Basic metabolic blood panel 1,380 $8 $25
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level 1,351 $6 $18
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 1,291 $18 $55
Free thyroxine (T4) test 1,167 $9 $27
Iron level test 1,012 $6 $19
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) 964 $4 $13
Iron binding capacity test 959 $9 $26
Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count 959 $4 $11
Phosphate level test 945 $5 $14
Ferritin level test (iron stores) 883 $13 $41
Vitamin B-12 level test 882 $15 $45
Sed rate test (inflammation marker) 869 $3 $8
Kidney function blood test panel 845 $8 $26
Uric acid level test 716 $4 $14
Folic acid level test 606 $14 $44
Bilirubin level, direct 485 $5 $15
Hepatitis c antibody measurement 426 $14 $43
Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level 363 $19 $57
Coagulation assessment blood test, plasma or whole blood 336 $6 $18
Liver function blood test panel 249 $8 $25
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total 233 $6 $20
Protein measurement, serum 138 $13 $53
Alpha-fetoprotein (afp) level, serum 124 $16 $50
Amylase (enzyme) level 117 $6 $19
Urinalysis using microscope 113 $3 $9
Blood count, hemoglobin 96 $2 $7
Detection test by immunoassay technique for hepatitis b surface antigen 82 $10 $31
Blood draw (venipuncture) 79 $8 $22
Acute hepatitis panel 79 $47 $143
Measurement of hepatitis a antibody 75 $12 $37
Lipase (fat enzyme) level 68 $7 $21
Detection of infectious agent antibody, quantitative 68 $15 $45
Blood creatinine level 64 $5 $15
Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 62 $13 $53
Red blood cell concentration measurement 57 $2 $7
Hepatitis b core antibody measurement 53 $12 $36
Hepatitis b surface antibody measurement 52 $11 $32
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 48 $4 $13
Protein measurement, body fluid 42 $17 $53
Glutamyltransferase (liver enzyme) level 38 $7 $22
Blood potassium level 33 $5 $14
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 31 $4 $12
Automated urinalysis 24 $2 $7
Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration 22 $17 $53
Blood glucose (sugar) level 12 $4 $12
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$16
Total received (2022-2022)
Bottom 7% in TX for pathology - anatomic
1
Company
1
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$16

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Atellica CH 930 Analyzer
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pathology - anatomics within 10 mi
140
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2022
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Furmaga is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Furmaga experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Furmaga performed 13,061 comprehensive metabolic blood panel services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Furmaga receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Furmaga received a total of $16 from 1 company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Furmaga's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in San Antonio?
Dr. Furmaga's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Furmaga) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →