Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luis Sanchez, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Chula Vista, 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. Sanchez 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. Sanchez
Dr. Luis Sanchez is an internal medicine specialist in Chula Vista, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sanchez performed 2,309 Medicare services across 1,259 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sanchez received a total of $22,040 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1082 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Sanchez 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 14% volume in CA
$22,040 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,309
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for internal medicine
1,259
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
705 | $62 | $130 |
| 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. |
397 | $96 | $180 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
282 | $96 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
197 | $64 | $120 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
98 | $66 | $120 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
95 | $136 | $260 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 73 | $167 | $270 |
| 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. |
66 | $43 | $70 |
| 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. |
58 | $33 | $60 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
54 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
52 | $164 | $260 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
50 | $73 | $75 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
44 | $8 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
42 | $138 | $200 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
40 | $33 | $70 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
23 | $48 | $120 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
21 | $111 | $160 |
| 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. |
12 | $62 | $110 |
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 ↗$22,040
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,149/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
65
Companies
1,082
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
$21,951 (99.6%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$90 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,177
2023
$3,066
2022
$2,487
2021
$3,064
2020
$2,690
2019
$3,827
2018
$4,730
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$478
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$442
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$354
Novo Nordisk Inc
$165
Radius Health, Inc.
$140
Grifols USA, LLC
$99
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$86
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
Amgen Inc.
$23
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Insmed, Inc.
$19
United Therapeutics Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 58.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,279
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,068
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,731
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,063
Novo Nordisk Inc
$820
PFIZER INC.
$815
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$783
Lilly USA, LLC
$503
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$498
Amgen Inc.
$454
United Therapeutics Corporation
$410
Insmed, Inc.
$409
Medtronic, Inc.
$408
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$406
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$404
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$398
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$391
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$342
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$333
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$318
Allergan Inc.
$266
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$256
Boston Scientific Corporation
$243
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$232
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$228
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$220
Genentech USA, Inc.
$205
Radius Health, Inc.
$193
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$167
Grifols USA, LLC
$152
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$138
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$135
Electromed, Inc.
$128
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$128
Allergan, Inc.
$123
Abbott Laboratories
$119
AbbVie Inc.
$117
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$93
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$87
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$86
Baxter Healthcare
$69
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$67
Dexcom, Inc.
$67
GENZYME CORPORATION
$61
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$50
Shire North American Group Inc
$40
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
MannKind Corporation
$20
Nevro Corp.
$20
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Inogen, Inc.
$17
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$16
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$16
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Shionogi Inc
$12
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of all-time 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 5% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,477
Per 100K population
45.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Sanchez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% 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. Sanchez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sanchez performed 705 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Sanchez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sanchez received a total of $22,040 from 65 companies across 1,082 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. Sanchez's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Chula Vista?
Dr. Sanchez's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Sanchez) 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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