Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Traci Desplinter, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Spring, TX
Low-engagement
20311 KUYKENDAHL RD, Spring, TX 77379
2813058830
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1912956012 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Desplinter from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Desplinter

Dr. Traci Desplinter is an obstetrics & gynecology in Spring, TX, with 19 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desplinter received a total of $2,909 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 141 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Desplinter is 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$ $2,909 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,909
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $416/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
44
Companies
141
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
$2,802 (96.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$107 (3.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$697
2023
$569
2022
$360
2021
$97
2020
$182
2019
$460
2018
$544

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$348
AbbVie, Inc.
$187
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$181
Ethicon US, LLC
$160
PFIZER INC.
$138
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$120
Hologic, LLC
$114
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
ConvaTec Inc.
$104
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$95
Acessa Health Inc.
$87
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$78
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$76
Medtronic, Inc.
$73
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$61
AbbVie Inc.
$59
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$56
Allotrope Medical, Inc
$54
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$51
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$46
Allergan Inc.
$46
Meditrina
$45
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Baxter Healthcare
$41
ABBVIE INC.
$39
Avanos Medical
$35
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$30
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$28
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$24
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$23
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Axonics, Inc.
$22
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Organon Llc
$18
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
MEDICEM INC.
$17
Renovia Inc
$16
Lupin Inc.
$15
Medicem Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 24.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AC2 · Acessa · Aptima Combo 2 · Aptima HPV · Aveta · BIJUVA · BOTOX · Balcoltra · Bulkamid · CERVIDIL · CURE CATHETER · DILAPAN-S · Diclegis · Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · Enseal · Fluent · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · Kyleena · LO LOESTRIN FE · Leva Pelvic Floor Trainer · MYFEMBREE · Minerva ES · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · NUVARING · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORIAHNN · Obstetrical Products · Orilissa · Osphena · PERCLOT · PICO7 · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · Paragard · Paragard T 380A · Phexxi · RS Harmony Test Related Products · SLYND · SOLOSEC · STRATAFIX · Saxenda · StimSite · Twirla · V-LOC 180 · VYLEESI · Veozah · Wegovy · Xulane · ZYNRELEF
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
644
Per 100K population
13.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
4.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Desplinter is a obstetrics & gynecology, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Desplinter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Desplinter received a total of $2,909 from 44 companies across 141 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Desplinter) 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 ↗, 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 →