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Ronald Rudak
Anesthesiology · Houston, TX · NPI 1093744559
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$713.37
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $99.92 in 2025
The $99.92 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Anesthesiology provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $58.09).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 5 by amount.
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated $307.36
- Avanos Medical $211.43
- Heron Therapeutics, INC. $122.15
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $41.30
- Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC $31.13
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Aponvie Pnb and Accessories Bridion
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw Ronald Rudak listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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