Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ronald Pucillo, M.D.
Family Medicine · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pucillo 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. Pucillo
Dr. Ronald Pucillo is a family medicine specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pucillo performed 8,296 Medicare services across 2,769 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pucillo received a total of $13,624 from 80 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 879 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Pucillo 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 2% volume in TX
$13,624 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,296
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for family medicine
2,769
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
1,400 | $11 | $38 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
1,076 | $36 | $116 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,050 | $3 | $19 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
747 | $47 | $131 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
431 | $8 | $31 |
| 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. |
319 | $78 | $330 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
305 | $10 | $43 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
289 | $8 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
281 | $13 | $55 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
236 | $16 | $69 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
224 | $9 | $37 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
175 | $10 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
160 | $78 | $425 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
159 | $67 | $269 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
159 | $89 | $587 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
107 | $37 | $157 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
107 | $30 | $129 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
87 | $80 | $261 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
80 | $17 | $69 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
75 | $124 | $620 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
72 | $123 | $357 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
68 | $37 | $195 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
67 | $25 | $105 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
66 | $21 | $89 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
66 | $25 | $104 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
61 | $8 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
60 | $171 | $800 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
53 | $28 | $126 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
48 | $3 | $16 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
46 | $128 | $696 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
26 | $40 | $169 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
23 | $18 | $61 |
| 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. |
22 | $49 | $222 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
21 | $38 | $164 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
20 | $15 | $62 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
20 | $27 | $114 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
20 | $14 | $59 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
20 | $160 | $529 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
17 | $50 | $154 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
11 | $38 | $120 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
11 | $2 | $9 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
11 | $19 | $75 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
8.8% medium
90.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,624
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,946/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
80
Companies
879
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
$13,603 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,808
2023
$1,497
2022
$1,888
2021
$1,849
2020
$2,076
2019
$1,929
2018
$2,575
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,344
Amgen Inc.
$1,137
Abbott Laboratories
$1,046
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$874
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$837
Lilly USA, LLC
$648
ABBVIE INC.
$536
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$493
PFIZER INC.
$475
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$408
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$384
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$321
AbbVie Inc.
$301
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$288
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$236
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$222
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$218
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$197
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$192
Allergan, Inc.
$190
Shire North American Group Inc
$189
Dexcom, Inc.
$185
Stryker Corporation
$172
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$162
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$152
Eisai Inc.
$126
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$119
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$108
Corium, LLC
$105
Allergan Inc.
$104
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$102
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$96
Exact Sciences Corporation
$89
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$83
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$72
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$71
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$67
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$62
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$55
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$43
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
US WorldMeds, LLC
$41
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
EISAI INC.
$37
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$35
Corium, Inc.
$35
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
AbbVie, Inc.
$28
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$26
Egalet US Inc
$25
Lupin Inc.
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$24
Acclarent, Inc
$22
Zyla Life Sciences
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$18
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$16
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Orexo US, Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 25.9% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $164 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,306
Per 100K population
151.9
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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 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. Pucillo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Pucillo experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pucillo performed 1,400 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Pucillo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pucillo received a total of $13,624 from 80 companies across 879 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. Pucillo's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Sugar Land?
Dr. Pucillo's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Pucillo) 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 →
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