Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Stupka, MD
Family Medicine · Wichita Falls, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Stupka 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. Stupka
Dr. Kenneth Stupka is a family medicine specialist in Wichita Falls, TX, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stupka performed 3,920 Medicare services across 2,862 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stupka received a total of $2,926 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 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. Stupka 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$2,926 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,920
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for family medicine
2,862
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~392 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. |
515 | $81 | $255 |
| 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. |
469 | $59 | $169 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
434 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
200 | $8 | $27 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
178 | $8 | $58 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
171 | $13 | $88 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
169 | $6 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
166 | $125 | $130 |
| Annual depression screening | 164 | $18 | $38 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
157 | $10 | $74 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
132 | $10 | $65 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 123 | $18 | $50 |
| 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. |
86 | $32 | $122 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
84 | $16 | $114 |
| 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. |
64 | $10 | $54 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
59 | $1 | $10 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 56 | $8 | $56 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
52 | $29 | $178 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
48 | $3 | $8 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
44 | $30 | $35 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
42 | $38 | $234 |
| 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. |
40 | $72 | $141 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
34 | $130 | $346 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
32 | $6 | $54 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
29 | $7 | $47 |
| 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. |
28 | $2 | $16 |
| Iron level test | 27 | $6 | $45 |
| Respiratory virus nucleic acid test, 3-5 targets A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify multiple types or subtypes of respiratory viruses. The test analyzes 3 to 5 specific viral targets. |
26 | $140 | $357 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
24 | $6 | $45 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $95 | $395 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
23 | $5 | $34 |
| 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. |
23 | $40 | $162 |
| 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. |
22 | $9 | $60 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
20 | $157 | $466 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
19 | $4 | $27 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
18 | $4 | $24 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
18 | $18 | $47 |
| 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. |
17 | $3 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
15 | $15 | $105 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
15 | $4 | $33 |
| 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. |
15 | $159 | $180 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
14 | $8 | $49 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
13 | $3 | $18 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
11 | $41 | $87 |
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 ↗$2,926
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $732/year across 4 years
Top 20% in TX for family medicine
26
Companies
173
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
$2,926 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,012
2023
$1,051
2022
$648
2021
$215
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$675
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$483
Lilly USA, LLC
$483
AbbVie Inc.
$206
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$157
PFIZER INC.
$85
Dexcom, Inc.
$80
Exact Sciences Corporation
$78
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIFICID · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPRAVATO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Saxenda · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy
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.
Equivalent to $75 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
96
Per 100K population
73.9
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Stupka is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of TX peers.
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. Stupka experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stupka performed 515 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. Stupka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stupka received a total of $2,926 from 26 companies across 173 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. Stupka's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Stupka's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Stupka) 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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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.
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