Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Buxa, M.D.
Otolaryngology · Redding, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Buxa
Dr. Gary Buxa is an otolaryngology specialist in Redding, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buxa performed 9,453 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buxa received a total of $3,993 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Buxa 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in CA
$3,993 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,453
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,816 | $13 | $25 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
1,471 | $9 | $28 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
809 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
512 | $95 | $304 |
| 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. |
480 | $65 | $214 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
440 | $29 | $103 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
434 | $13 | $49 |
| 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. |
347 | $119 | $403 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity. |
174 | $58 | $253 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
170 | $35 | $171 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
145 | $24 | $82 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
136 | $100 | $352 |
| 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. |
124 | $75 | $274 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
61 | $38 | $157 |
| Complex removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity This procedure involves the intricate removal of accumulated skin debris and the drainage of fluid from the mastoid cavity. |
58 | $179 | $583 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
47 | $45 | $142 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $150 | $531 |
| 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. |
25 | $149 | $398 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy, first growth A procedure using a thin needle to remove cells or fluid from a growth for examination. |
20 | $77 | $289 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
18 | $31 | $126 |
| Abnormal eye movement test with recording A test that records and evaluates eye movements to check for abnormalities. |
18 | $19 | $109 |
| Abnormal eye movement test with recording A test that records eye movements in three different positions to check for abnormalities. |
18 | $22 | $69 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
18 | $9 | $23 |
| Parathyroid gland removal or exploration A surgical procedure to remove or examine the parathyroid glands. |
17 | $417 | $1,249 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
16 | $163 | $485 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
16 | $163 | $539 |
| Thyroid lobe removal Surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland located on one side of the neck. |
14 | $170 | $610 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
12 | $109 | $1,164 |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | 12 | $552 | $1,482 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,993
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $570/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
87
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$581
2023
$1,326
2022
$239
2021
$186
2020
$87
2019
$1,128
2018
$446
Payments by company (2024)
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$229
Organogenesis Inc.
$144
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$65
GENZYME CORPORATION
$39
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$28
Phadia US Inc.
$20
Stryker Corporation
$20
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,532
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,382
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$215
Organogenesis Inc.
$161
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$147
GENZYME CORPORATION
$117
Aerin Medical Inc.
$104
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$92
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$67
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$31
Phadia US Inc.
$20
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$19
ALK-Abello, Inc
$17
Amgen Inc.
$17
KCI USA, Inc.
$16
Optinose US, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 78.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · CYGNUS DUAL · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · LATERA · NOVACHOR · NUCALA · NUSHIELD · PROPEL · Puraply · SINUVA · SNAP · TAVNEOS · Timothy Grass (phleum pratense) · VIVAER STYLUS · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · XOLAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · XPRESS LOPROFILE · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
6
County median income
$71,931
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Buxa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), 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. Buxa experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buxa performed 3,816 allergy immunotherapy preparation services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Buxa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buxa received a total of $3,993 from 18 companies across 87 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Buxa's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Redding?
Dr. Buxa's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Buxa) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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