Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Balousek, MD

Neurological Surgery · Renton, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4033 TALBOT RD S, Renton, WA 98055
4256903586
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1063407716 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Balousek

Dr. Peter Balousek is a neurological surgery specialist in Renton, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Balousek performed 110 Medicare services across 88 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Balousek received a total of $8,460 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Balousek is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 110 Medicare services $8,460 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
110
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in WA for neurological surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
88
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6 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.
 35 $72 $189
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
 25 $43 $99
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 21 $109 $346
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.
 17 $104 $278
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.
 12 $93 $278
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 ↗
$8,460
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,209/year across 7 years
Top 23% in WA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
111
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
$8,460 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,420
2023
$998
2022
$909
2021
$990
2020
$251
2019
$1,214
2018
$678

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,024
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$889
MicroVention, Inc.
$629
Abbott Laboratories
$463
Imperative Care, Inc
$166
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$156
Aesculap, Inc.
$56
NEUROPACE, INC.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,351
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,014
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$979
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$936
MicroVention, Inc.
$903
Abbott Laboratories
$871
Medtronic, Inc.
$568
Imperative Care, Inc
$355
Stryker Corporation
$255
Monteris Medical Corporation
$125
Aesculap, Inc.
$56
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$27
NEUROPACE, INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 51.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · Artemis · Axium · BALLOON CATHETER · Benchmark · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CEREPAK UNIFORM · EMBOGUARD · EMBOTRAP · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · Embotrap · GAV · HEADWAY ADVANCED SOFT · Jet 7 · LVIS JUNIOR · N/A · Neuroblate · Neuron · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · PIPELINE · PROCLAIM · PULSERIDER · Penumbra Coil 400 · Penumbra Jet 7 · Penumbra SMART Coil · Penumbra System · Pipeline · RED 72 · RIST · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · SCEPTER C · SOLITAIRE X · STENT · SURPASS EVOLVE · SYNTHECEL · Smart Coil · Solitaire · TARGET · TREVO · TRUFILL · TracStarLargeDistalPlatform · WEB · WEB ANEURYSM EMBOLIZATION SYSTEM · WEB Aneurysm Embolization System · XACT · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER
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.

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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
140
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Balousek is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Balousek experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Balousek performed 35 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. Balousek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Balousek received a total of $8,460 from 13 companies across 111 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. Balousek's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Renton?
Dr. Balousek's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Balousek) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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 →