Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Batres, MD
Family Medicine · Bell, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Batres 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. Batres
Dr. Eric Batres is a family medicine specialist in Bell, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Batres performed 2,502 Medicare services across 1,658 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Batres received a total of $13,778 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 694 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. Batres 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 8% volume in CA
$13,778 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,502
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for family medicine
1,658
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
554 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
417 | $87 | $121 |
| 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. |
370 | $59 | $83 |
| 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. |
199 | $89 | $93 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
110 | $144 | $244 |
| 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. |
88 | $183 | $238 |
| Annual depression screening | 81 | $21 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
69 | $30 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
61 | $70 | $71 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
55 | $59 | $75 |
| 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. |
52 | $41 | $60 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
49 | $81 | $101 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
49 | $27 | $27 |
| 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. |
48 | $12 | $23 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
40 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
34 | $11 | $19 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
34 | $0 | $10 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
28 | $3 | $23 |
| 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. |
28 | $37 | $46 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
27 | $111 | $148 |
| 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. |
27 | $203 | $254 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
21 | $19 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
20 | $60 | $104 |
| 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. |
15 | $23 | $41 |
| 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. |
13 | $82 | $120 |
| 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. |
13 | $42 | $53 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,778
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,968/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
694
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
$13,778 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,021
2023
$1,617
2022
$1,823
2021
$2,073
2020
$2,376
2019
$1,578
2018
$2,288
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$301
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$228
PFIZER INC.
$176
Amgen Inc.
$167
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$147
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$147
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$133
Lilly USA, LLC
$115
Novo Nordisk Inc
$89
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$71
Mannkind Corporation
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Lundbeck LLC
$44
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$32
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$30
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
TheracosBio, LLC
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 34.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,420
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,325
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,260
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,141
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,073
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,058
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$799
PFIZER INC.
$786
Amgen Inc.
$435
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$419
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$361
Radius Health, Inc.
$339
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$321
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$307
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$279
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$190
Dexcom, Inc.
$177
AbbVie Inc.
$170
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$166
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$166
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$147
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Mannkind Corporation
$87
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$87
Lundbeck LLC
$80
Medtronic, Inc.
$78
Phadia US Inc.
$77
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$74
Abbott Laboratories
$73
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$66
Allergan Inc.
$57
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$55
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$50
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$49
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$49
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$32
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
VistaPharm, Inc.
$29
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$25
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$23
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
LIFESCAN, INC.
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
TheracosBio, LLC
$18
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$18
Microtransponder, Inc.
$16
MannKind Corporation
$16
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 29.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 3% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,894
Per 100K population
39.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Batres is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Batres experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Batres performed 554 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Batres receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Batres received a total of $13,778 from 54 companies across 694 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. Batres's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bell?
Dr. Batres'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. Batres) 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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