Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jorge Del Toro, M.D.
Family Medicine · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Del Toro from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Del Toro
Dr. Jorge Del Toro is a family medicine specialist in Bakersfield, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Del Toro performed 19,254 Medicare services across 4,332 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Del Toro received a total of $7,817 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 455 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Del Toro 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$7,817 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,254
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for family medicine
4,332
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
11,302 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
1,554 | $66 | $105 |
| 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. |
1,137 | $91 | $149 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
546 | $8 | $9 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
493 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
490 | $118 | $208 |
| 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. |
299 | $10 | $23 |
| 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. |
293 | $11 | $32 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
241 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
238 | $0 | $15 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
224 | $8 | $11 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
164 | $16 | $24 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
162 | $3 | $4 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
156 | $7 | $10 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
152 | $24 | $43 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
139 | $3 | $5 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
136 | $17 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
132 | $13 | $20 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
132 | $10 | $14 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
129 | $1 | $6 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
122 | $10 | $17 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
88 | $41 | $75 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
74 | $10 | $14 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
69 | $50 | $120 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
58 | $8 | $14 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
45 | $38 | $66 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
42 | $19 | $44 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
40 | $4 | $14 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
40 | $159 | $286 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
39 | $40 | $60 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 34 | $18 | $29 |
| 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. |
34 | $33 | $69 |
| 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. |
32 | $43 | $71 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
31 | $4 | $5 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
29 | $16 | $20 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
28 | $40 | $63 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
27 | $133 | $155 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the abdomen using two different angles to visualize internal structures. |
26 | $27 | $47 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
25 | $33 | $104 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
24 | $35 | $59 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 24 | $8 | $12 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
22 | $33 | $61 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
22 | $82 | $131 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
19 | $96 | $142 |
| Paranasal sinus X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the paranasal sinuses using at least three different views to visualize the sinus cavities. |
18 | $21 | $106 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $24 | $98 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
15 | $25 | $37 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
14 | $15 | $22 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
14 | $13 | $20 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $34 | $109 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
13 | $152 | $417 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
13 | $21 | $42 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
12 | $14 | $21 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $32 | $36 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
65.0% medium
34.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,817
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,117/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
455
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
$7,817 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,962
2023
$1,953
2022
$1,375
2021
$493
2020
$188
2019
$1,326
2018
$521
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$293
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$248
PFIZER INC.
$217
Amgen Inc.
$187
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$178
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$175
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$168
ABBVIE INC.
$165
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$123
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$33
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$26
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,053
Amgen Inc.
$949
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$794
PFIZER INC.
$686
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$661
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$523
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$358
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$311
AbbVie Inc.
$304
AbbVie, Inc.
$250
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$228
ABBVIE INC.
$197
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
Phadia US Inc.
$154
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$147
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$145
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$122
Exact Sciences Corporation
$101
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$73
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$43
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$27
Allergan Inc.
$27
Nevro Corp.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · AREXVY · Aimovig · Androgel · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · INJECTAFER · ImmunoCAP · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · LYRICA · Linzess · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · QVAR · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Senza · Synthroid · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · UZEDY · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
206
Per 100K population
22.6
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
4.6 mi
4.6 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. Del Toro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 19 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. Del Toro experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Del Toro performed 11,302 testosterone injection 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. Del Toro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Del Toro received a total of $7,817 from 39 companies across 455 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. Del Toro's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bakersfield?
Dr. Del Toro's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Del Toro) 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.
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