Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Dobberfuhl, MD
Internal Medicine · Austin, TX
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. Dobberfuhl
Dr. Steven Dobberfuhl is an internal medicine specialist in Austin, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dobberfuhl performed 11,151 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dobberfuhl received a total of $18,151 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 631 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. Dobberfuhl 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$18,151 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗11,151
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,506 | $89 | $132 |
| 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. |
1,203 | $62 | $93 |
| 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. |
1,034 | $124 | $191 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
960 | $13 | $29 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
739 | $38 | $53 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
682 | $130 | $135 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
644 | $76 | $82 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
591 | $26 | $27 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 531 | $19 | $19 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
400 | $49 | $65 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
394 | $1 | $3 |
| Annual depression screening | 368 | $19 | $19 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
315 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
257 | $4 | $5 |
| 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. |
169 | $32 | $42 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
167 | $46 | $85 |
| 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. |
143 | $162 | $210 |
| 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. |
125 | $10 | $15 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
109 | $4 | $6 |
| 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. |
99 | $42 | $54 |
| 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. |
97 | $10 | $15 |
| 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. |
78 | $2 | $4 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 73 | $133 | $224 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
58 | $30 | $38 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
44 | $9 | $13 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
41 | $26 | $52 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
35 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
33 | $166 | $171 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
30 | $216 | $285 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
29 | $15 | $16 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
24 | $160 | $172 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
24 | $7 | $15 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
21 | $41 | $56 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
21 | $32 | $48 |
| Infectious agent antibody test A laboratory test that detects the presence of antibodies to identify an infectious agent. The results are reported as qualitative or semiquantitative. |
21 | $18 | $25 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
19 | $16 | $23 |
| Hearing test for various pitches A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones. |
19 | $24 | $36 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
17 | $0 | $1 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
16 | $67 | $86 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
15 | $39 | $69 |
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 ↗$18,151
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,593/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
631
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
$1,634
2023
$1,442
2022
$1,349
2021
$8,466
2020
$1,684
2019
$2,029
2018
$1,547
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$158
PFIZER INC.
$144
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$133
Axonics, Inc.
$127
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$109
Lilly USA, LLC
$101
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$58
Amgen Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
Lundbeck LLC
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$28
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$27
Alvogen Inc
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 26.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$7,851
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,135
Novo Nordisk Inc
$987
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$814
Amgen Inc.
$796
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$591
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$575
PFIZER INC.
$482
Radius Health, Inc.
$412
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$291
AbbVie Inc.
$276
Allergan, Inc.
$235
Eisai Inc.
$235
Medtronic, Inc.
$180
Mannkind Corporation
$179
Abbott Laboratories
$179
ABBVIE INC.
$175
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$158
Penumbra, Inc.
$150
Biogen, Inc.
$146
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$146
MannKind Corporation
$145
Lundbeck LLC
$142
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$135
Axonics, Inc.
$127
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$123
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$118
Nevro Corp.
$76
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$75
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$66
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$61
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$47
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$42
Shire North American Group Inc
$41
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$38
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$34
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$28
Stryker Corporation
$25
Alvogen Inc
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
Itamar Medical Inc
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$20
DERMIRA, INC.
$19
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$19
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Vertiflex, Inc.
$15
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Mission Pharmacal Company
$11
Top 3 companies account for 54.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
805
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL
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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. Dobberfuhl is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with 21 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. Dobberfuhl experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dobberfuhl performed 1,506 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Dobberfuhl receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dobberfuhl received a total of $18,151 from 61 companies across 631 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. Dobberfuhl's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Austin?
Dr. Dobberfuhl's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Dobberfuhl) 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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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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