Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Candice Burnette, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1111 HIGHWAY 6 STE 135, Sugar Land, TX 77478
2818004888
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1538328943 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Burnette 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. Burnette

Dr. Candice Burnette is a physical medicine & rehabilitation in Sugar Land, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Burnette performed 4,281 Medicare services across 847 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Burnette received a total of $272,567 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 958 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Burnette 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in TX$ $272,567 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,281
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
847
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~252 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,920$0$1
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)774$97$405
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)671$1$5
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg202$0$1
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation154$12$40
Joint injection, major joint80$50$200
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles62$49$195
New patient office visit (45-59 min)59$125$520
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level55$233$790
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study42$79$320
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle36$9$45
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance35$117$525
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance34$206$855
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level26$96$355
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level26$190$565
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level26$97$290
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance24$210$845
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint23$196$491
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint18$378$1,335
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)14$57$285
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 ↗
$272,567
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $38,938/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
56
Companies
958
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$217,668 (79.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$38,716 (14.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,183 (5.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$55,762
2023
$31,706
2022
$91,299
2021
$46,585
2020
$14,943
2019
$11,157
2018
$21,115

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$195,407
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19,508
Omnia Medical, LLC
$16,183
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$9,448
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$4,863
Nevro Corp.
$4,559
Abbott Laboratories
$3,647
Stryker Corporation
$2,791
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$2,641
Nuvectra Corporation
$2,543
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,087
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,111
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$1,036
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$661
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$601
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$552
Avanos Medical
$392
Curonix LLC
$391
Horizon Pharma plc
$381
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$341
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$306
Amgen Inc.
$303
ABBVIE INC.
$276
SI-BONE, Inc.
$210
PAINTEQ LLC
$180
AbbVie Inc.
$169
MML US, Inc.
$168
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$159
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$138
SI-BONE, INC.
$137
Myoscience Inc.
$116
BIOTRONIK INC.
$105
Allergan, Inc.
$103
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$101
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$101
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$91
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$84
Lilly USA, LLC
$59
PFIZER INC.
$55
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$50
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$49
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$47
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$44
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$37
Almatica Pharma LLC
$24
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$19
Eisai Inc.
$19
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 84.8% 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 →

The majority of payments (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in physical medicine & rehabilitation and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in TX.

Equivalent to $6,367 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitations within 10 mi
191
Per 100K population
22.2
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Burnette is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%), with 17 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

Is Dr. Burnette experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Burnette performed 1,920 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Burnette receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Burnette received a total of $272,567 from 56 companies across 958 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. Burnette's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Sugar Land?
Dr. Burnette's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Burnette) 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 →