Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Tusa, MD
Dermatology · Temple, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Tusa
Dr. Mark Tusa is a dermatology specialist in Temple, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tusa performed 11,649 Medicare services across 6,960 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tusa received a total of $8,690 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 521 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Tusa 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$8,690 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,649
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for dermatology
6,960
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~647 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 (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. |
2,259 | $62 | $86 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,947 | $5 | $6 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
1,492 | $24 | $32 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
901 | $70 | $105 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
737 | $56 | $96 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
624 | $30 | $63 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
579 | $33 | $53 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
550 | $458 | $632 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
342 | $36 | $47 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 238 | $301 | $384 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
230 | $176 | $438 |
| Surgical removal of large skin cancer growth Surgical excision of a malignant skin lesion located on the body, arms, or legs that measures more than 4.0 centimeters in diameter. |
211 | $304 | $416 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
207 | $3 | $3 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
186 | $116 | $283 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
119 | $114 | $158 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
111 | $60 | $78 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 96 | $87 | $123 |
| 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. |
96 | $73 | $105 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
81 | $1 | $20 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
73 | $77 | $121 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
63 | $32 | $53 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
51 | $91 | $120 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
46 | $78 | $117 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 7.6-12.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 7.6 and 12.5 centimeters. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
45 | $137 | $313 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
44 | $41 | $91 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
41 | $162 | $395 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
41 | $9 | $13 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
37 | $196 | $288 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
35 | $185 | $462 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
35 | $35 | $67 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
31 | $40 | $55 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
21 | $139 | $364 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
15 | $627 | $879 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
15 | $550 | $712 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, arms or legs, larger than 4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the arms or legs that measures more than 4.0 centimeters in size. |
14 | $173 | $298 |
| All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations | 14 | $6 | $10 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
11 | $99 | $144 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
11 | $157 | $394 |
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 ↗$8,690
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,241/year across 7 years
Top 31% in TX for dermatology
36
Companies
521
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
$8,477 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$213 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,401
2023
$1,399
2022
$1,366
2021
$1,022
2020
$840
2019
$1,424
2018
$1,237
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,066
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$901
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$834
AbbVie Inc.
$551
ABBVIE INC.
$545
UCB, Inc.
$544
Amgen Inc.
$469
AbbVie, Inc.
$468
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$450
LEO Pharma Inc.
$434
GENZYME CORPORATION
$284
Genentech USA, Inc.
$278
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$239
PFIZER INC.
$159
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
Organogenesis Inc.
$121
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$116
Celgene Corporation
$115
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$115
Incyte Corporation
$112
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$108
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$102
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$83
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$79
Almirall LLC
$75
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$43
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$42
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$39
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$36
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
EPI Health, LLC
$21
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$18
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMZEEQ · BLU-U · BRYHALI · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Cordran · DORYX · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DermOtic · EBGLYSS · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · Erivedge · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX XC · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection · Ilumya · LIBTAYO · LUZU · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · PICATO · Puraply · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · STRAVIX · Seysara · Sitavig · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · Xolair · ZILXI
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $75 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$66,051
Nearest hospital
TEMPLE VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA CENTRAL TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
8.6 mi
8.6 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. Tusa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Tusa experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tusa performed 2,259 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Tusa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tusa received a total of $8,690 from 36 companies across 521 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. Tusa's costs compare to other dermatologists in Temple?
Dr. Tusa's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Tusa) 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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