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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Cindy Bernard, APRN FNP-C

Emergency Registered Nurse · Willow Park, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5077 E INTERSTATE 20 SERVICE RD N, Willow Park, TX 76087
8173744949
In practice since 2020 (5 years)
NPI: 1285240077 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. Bernard 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. Bernard

Dr. Cindy Bernard is an emergency registered nurse in Willow Park, TX, with 5 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bernard performed 1,450 Medicare services across 279 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bernard received a total of $4,870 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency registered nurse. 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. Bernard 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.

✓ 5 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in TX$ $4,870 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,450
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for emergency registered nurse
279
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~290 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
Electrical stimulation therapy304$6$50
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min203$16$70
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min197$19$60
High energy shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal system182$204$500
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)178$84$243
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)174$58$194
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity83$84$233
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less31$90$270
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries30$49$125
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes21$87$285
Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing12$59$150
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function12$83$200
New patient office visit (45-59 min)12$111$350
Blood draw (venipuncture)11$8$12
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 ↗
$4,870
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,217/year across 4 years
Top 3% in TX for emergency registered nurse
28
Companies
57
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
$4,870 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,018
2023
$1,500
2022
$932
2021
$420

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$463
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$451
ABBVIE INC.
$394
Corcept Therapeutics
$340
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$323
Lilly USA, LLC
$320
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$258
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$240
Dexcom, Inc.
$205
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$179
Bioventus LLC
$132
KCI USA, Inc.
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Abbott Laboratories
$125
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
GENZYME CORPORATION
$120
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$120
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$120
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Krystal Biotech Inc
$110
Novo Nordisk Inc
$103
AbbVie Inc.
$84
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Medtronic, Inc.
$79
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$70
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 26.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ACTICOAT 4" X 4" · ACTIV.A.C. · AMVUTTRA · APTIMA · AREXVY · AUSTEDO · Austedo XR · BREZTRI · CYCLOSET · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GELSYN-3 · HARMONY · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korlym · LICART · Licart · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Other · Ozempic · QULIPTA · TEZSPIRE · TZIELD · Tegaderm · Tirosint · VRAYLAR · VYJUVEK · XIFAXAN · ZEPBOUND
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 emergency registered nurse in TX.

Equivalent to $336 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Emergency Registered Nurses within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$102,099
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD
5.8 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. Bernard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%).

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. Bernard experienced with electrical stimulation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bernard performed 304 electrical stimulation therapy 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. Bernard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bernard received a total of $4,870 from 28 companies across 57 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. Bernard's costs compare to other emergency registered nurses in Willow Park?
Dr. Bernard's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Bernard) 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 →