Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Ciaglia, D.O.

Surgery of the Hand · Shenandoah, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
134 VISION PARK BLVD STE 100, Shenandoah, TX 77384
9362421437
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1063651610 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. Ciaglia

Dr. Mark Ciaglia is a surgery of the hand specialist in Shenandoah, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ciaglia performed 1,966 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ciaglia received a total of $56,755 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 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. Ciaglia 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.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 28% volume in TX $56,755 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,966
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for surgery of the hand
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$73
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
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
377 $27 $137
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.
237 $62 $305
Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes
This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month.
219 $45 $135
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.
200 $75 $445
Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes
This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort.
199 $81 $283
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 181 $6 $25
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
120 $40 $220
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.
102 $91 $447
Endoscopic release of wrist ligament
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist.
50 $304 $2,140
Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint
Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint.
47 $39 $201
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
43 $145 $2,358
Elbow nerve release or relocation
A surgical procedure to free or reposition a nerve in the elbow area. This is done to relieve pressure or irritation on the nerve.
27 $435 $2,479
Wrist X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the wrist using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
25 $23 $131
Wrist tendon sheath incision
A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist.
19 $144 $1,412
Tendon transfer to back of hand
A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function.
17 $308 $3,079
Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies
Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older.
17 $18 $80
Wrist to finger joint removal
Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers.
16 $609 $3,467
Tendon release of palm or finger
A surgical procedure to release a tendon in the palm or finger to restore movement or relieve tension.
16 $241 $2,536
Elbow to finger cast application
Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm.
16 $60 $358
Wrist bone removal
Surgical removal of one or more bones from the wrist joint.
15 $190 $2,550
Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand
A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand.
12 $124 $2,427
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
11 $29 $139
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 ↗
$56,755
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,459/year across 6 years
Top 3% in TX for surgery of the hand
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
21
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
$1,083
2023
$279
2021
$156
2020
$20
2019
$400
2018
$54,817

Payments by company (2024)

Medartis Inc.
$1,007
AXOGEN
$76
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Skye Orthobiologics LLC
$54,800
Medartis Inc.
$1,007
AXOGEN
$439
Wound Management Technologies, Inc
$181
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$139
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$61
Stryker Corporation
$47
Bioventus LLC
$28
Vericel Corporation
$20
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Sonex Health, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTUS · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BIO4 · CellerateRx · Durolane · Exogen · HemiCAP Wrist · KRYSTEXXA · MACI · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE
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

Surgery of the hands in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
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. Ciaglia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), with 17 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. Ciaglia experienced with x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ciaglia performed 377 x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 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. Ciaglia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ciaglia received a total of $56,755 from 11 companies across 21 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. Ciaglia's costs compare to other surgery of the hands in Shenandoah?
Dr. Ciaglia's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Ciaglia) 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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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 →