Stacia Pfost, M.D.

Surgical Oncology Surgery

Surgery

Stacia Pfost is a Surgical Oncology Surgery specialist based in Galveston, TX with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(409) 772-0531Galveston, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Stacia Pfost, M.D. has been part of the Galveston medical community since 2016 in group practice. A University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston graduate since 2016, she brings 10+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.44/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 58 Surgery providers in TXSee all Surgery in Galveston10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1320dNPPES updated 2022-10-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0534

Fax: (409) 772-0557
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

89.44/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)

Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

40.52%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.4 pts)

40.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

59

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

49

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

116

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Cancer.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+45%)66%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$389 received from industry

12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Stacia Pfost's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    University of Texas Medical Branch

  2. Board certified · Oct 11, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

SurgerySurgical Oncology in GalvestonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Taxonomy: 2086X0206X

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 2016)

Virtual Surgical Oncology Care With Stacia Pfost

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Stacia Pfost for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Galveston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stacia Pfost

Dr. Pfost is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Galveston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (409) 772-0531.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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