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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Terri Pustilnik, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
501 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Webster, TX 77598
2813327505
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1669457321 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. Pustilnik 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. Pustilnik

Dr. Terri Pustilnik is a gynecologic oncology physician in Webster, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pustilnik performed 70,308 Medicare services across 895 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pustilnik received a total of $123,329 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gynecologic oncology physician. 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. Pustilnik 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$ $123,329 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
70,308
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for gynecologic oncology physician
895
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,515 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
Iron infusion (Feraheme)45,390$0$5
Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant)7,050$0$5
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda)5,200$43$137
Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia5,145$2$20
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)4,682$0$3
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)639$0$1
Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron)550$1$114
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less187$23$157
Blood draw (venipuncture)134$8$20
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less129$103$707
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less122$51$313
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential113$8$36
Injection, carboplatin, 50 mg113$2$300
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg86$6$431
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein82$12$108
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle79$11$96
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)72$67$250
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour65$23$161
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel64$10$64
Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less62$52$344
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)55$38$150
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast45$182$1,067
Ct scan of chest with contrast39$54$821
Injection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg36$1$7
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$129$565
Unclassified drugs29$1$8
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis concurrent with another infusion27$16$94
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)21$103$368
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan20$1,144$4,802
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries20$91$657
Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less18$750$3,096
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.
65.0% high complexity
34.1% medium
0.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$123,329
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,618/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for gynecologic oncology physician
26
Companies
150
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
$109,278 (88.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,524 (9.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,527 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,441
2023
$566
2022
$8,840
2021
$17,162
2020
$6,342
2019
$55,284
2018
$28,694

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$84,395
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$24,934
Virtual Incision Corporation
$6,164
TESARO, Inc.
$3,809
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$1,451
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$310
Baxter Healthcare
$282
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$225
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$198
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$189
Ethicon US, LLC
$172
Davol Inc.
$162
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$140
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$139
Mallinckrodt LLC
$115
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$103
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
Stryker Corporation
$93
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$83
Acessa Health Inc.
$81
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Amgen Inc.
$32
Incyte Corporation
$24
Sobi, Inc
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Acessa · COSELA · DOPTELET · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENHERTU · ENSEAL Product Family · EXPAREL · Enseal · Exparel · Fabhalta · HemoSphere · JAKAFI · JEMPERLI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · LUMAKRAS · LYNPARZA · Mira · OFIRMEV · Rubraca · SWITCHPOINT INFINITY 3 · Stivarga · TISSEEL · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · XPOVIO · ZEJULA · myChoice CDx
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 (89%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gynecologic oncology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for gynecologic oncology physician in TX.

Equivalent to $175 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gynecologic Oncology Physicians within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
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. Pustilnik is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 8%), with 20 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. Pustilnik experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pustilnik performed 45,390 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Pustilnik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pustilnik received a total of $123,329 from 26 companies across 150 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. Pustilnik's costs compare to other gynecologic oncology physicians in Webster?
Dr. Pustilnik's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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. Pustilnik) 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 →