Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Fillman, MD

Internal Medicine · Shenandoah, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9201 PINECROFT DR STE 200, Shenandoah, TX 77380
2818639554
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1992779961 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. Fillman

Dr. Stephen Fillman is an internal medicine specialist in Shenandoah, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fillman performed 2,622 Medicare services across 1,805 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fillman received a total of $5,333 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Fillman 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 14% volume in TX $5,333 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,622
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for internal medicine
1,805
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~131 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 790 $81 $337
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 427 $43 $75
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 426 $124 $300
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 185 $7 $122
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 120 $18 $63
Annual depression screening 115 $18 $63
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 100 $282 $662
Pneumonia vaccine administration 96 $30 $32
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 79 $43 $228
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 77 $124 $437
Flu vaccine administration 32 $30 $32
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free 29 $33 $50
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 28 $201 $557
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle 26 $9 $67
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 23 $156 $396
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment 23 $158 $297
Urinalysis, manual 17 $3 $29
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 15 $3 $25
Removal of impacted ear wax 14 $31 $122
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 2024 ↗
$5,333
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $762/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for internal medicine
50
Companies
309
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
$5,333 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$816
2023
$1,070
2022
$1,017
2021
$999
2020
$288
2019
$298
2018
$845

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,014
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$367
Lilly USA, LLC
$317
Amgen Inc.
$308
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$292
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$282
Abbott Laboratories
$236
PFIZER INC.
$235
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$226
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$160
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$153
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$122
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$117
ABBVIE INC.
$114
AbbVie Inc.
$111
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$109
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$98
Radius Health, Inc.
$90
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
Exact Sciences Corporation
$50
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$50
Resmed Corp
$48
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$41
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$40
VIVUS LLC
$34
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$26
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$19
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$19
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$17
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 $203 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
711
Per 100K population
108.6
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
4.2 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 2024
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. Fillman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers, with 20 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. Fillman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fillman performed 790 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Fillman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fillman received a total of $5,333 from 50 companies across 309 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. Fillman's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Shenandoah?
Dr. Fillman's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Fillman) 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 →