Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Karl Trippe, MD
Family Medicine · Waco, 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. Trippe
Dr. Karl Trippe is a family medicine specialist in Waco, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Trippe performed 4,338 Medicare services across 2,519 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Trippe received a total of $12,039 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 765 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. Trippe 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 5% volume in TX
$12,039 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,338
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for family medicine
2,519
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~217 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) 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. |
938 | $80 | $268 |
| 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. |
414 | $45 | $127 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
359 | $10 | $43 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
303 | $13 | $55 |
| 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. |
290 | $57 | $192 |
| 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. |
214 | $9 | $76 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
162 | $8 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
160 | $9 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
151 | $126 | $288 |
| Annual depression screening | 148 | $18 | $48 |
| 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. |
136 | $8 | $32 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
132 | $0 | $3 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
132 | $1 | $11 |
| 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. |
85 | $81 | $261 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
72 | $3 | $13 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
70 | $29 | $77 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
69 | $70 | $109 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
68 | $0 | $6 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
60 | $16 | $69 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
57 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
57 | $32 | $98 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
37 | $19 | $75 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
28 | $29 | $111 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
25 | $15 | $62 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
25 | $14 | $60 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
21 | $16 | $32 |
| 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. |
19 | $50 | $150 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
19 | $16 | $45 |
| 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. |
19 | $32 | $107 |
| 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. |
19 | $39 | $137 |
| Iron level test | 18 | $6 | $26 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
17 | $9 | $36 |
| 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. |
14 | $25 | $105 |
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 ↗$12,039
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,720/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
63
Companies
765
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
$12,039 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,189
2023
$1,564
2022
$1,543
2021
$1,919
2020
$2,246
2019
$2,060
2018
$1,519
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,712
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,206
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$765
PFIZER INC.
$705
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$650
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$649
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$642
Abbott Laboratories
$539
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$385
AbbVie Inc.
$351
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$336
Allergan, Inc.
$305
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$301
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$285
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$238
ABBVIE INC.
$230
Amgen Inc.
$207
Allergan Inc.
$199
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$191
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$167
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$153
Exact Sciences Corporation
$133
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$124
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$120
ITI, Inc.
$105
Dexcom, Inc.
$91
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$83
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$73
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$70
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$64
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$57
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Eisai Inc.
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$43
AbbVie, Inc.
$37
Corcept Therapeutics
$37
Corium, LLC
$37
ConvaTec Inc.
$37
EISAI INC.
$37
Biogen, Inc.
$34
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$27
Tris Pharma Inc
$24
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Optos, Inc.
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Celgene Corporation
$17
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Nevro Corp.
$13
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.6% 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 4% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $278 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
211
Per 100K population
80.0
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
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. Trippe is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Trippe experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Trippe performed 938 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. Trippe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Trippe received a total of $12,039 from 63 companies across 765 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. Trippe's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Waco?
Dr. Trippe's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Trippe) 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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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.
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