Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alberto Martinez, M.D.
Family Medicine · Gonzales, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Martinez
Dr. Alberto Martinez is a family medicine specialist in Gonzales, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martinez performed 3,936 Medicare services across 3,166 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martinez received a total of $4,498 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 263 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. Martinez 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$4,498 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,936
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for family medicine
3,166
Unique beneficiaries
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~232 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 (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. |
792 | $52 | $250 |
| 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. |
518 | $47 | $167 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
433 | $8 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
202 | $24 | $233 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
187 | $10 | $55 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
175 | $13 | $88 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
148 | $33 | $52 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
131 | $8 | $48 |
| 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. |
129 | $71 | $90 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
104 | $46 | $339 |
| 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. |
74 | $55 | $347 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
71 | $32 | $35 |
| 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. |
69 | $22 | $213 |
| 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. |
63 | $80 | $427 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
60 | $6 | $102 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
60 | $5 | $29 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
57 | $2 | $22 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
51 | $276 | $709 |
| 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. |
49 | $10 | $51 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
47 | $10 | $67 |
| Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure. |
45 | $20 | $109 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
45 | $44 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
45 | $128 | $328 |
| 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. |
40 | $70 | $336 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
32 | $88 | $382 |
| 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. |
31 | $10 | $55 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
28 | $61 | $167 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
25 | $120 | $225 |
| 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. |
25 | $121 | $603 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
24 | $16 | $97 |
| 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. |
24 | $7 | $37 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
21 | $22 | $58 |
| 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. |
20 | $42 | $99 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
20 | $16 | $34 |
| Retinal imaging with remote review Imaging of the retina with remote review by clinical staff. |
18 | $10 | $46 |
| 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. |
18 | $64 | $247 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
16 | $29 | $75 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
14 | $19 | $99 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
13 | $3 | $11 |
| 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. |
12 | $3 | $8 |
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 ↗$4,498
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $643/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
263
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
$4,498 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,163
2023
$1,474
2022
$706
2021
$328
2020
$83
2019
$418
2018
$325
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$318
Amgen Inc.
$188
PFIZER INC.
$184
Lilly USA, LLC
$135
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$91
Novo Nordisk Inc
$77
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$42
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$37
ViiV Healthcare Company
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,077
Amgen Inc.
$499
Lilly USA, LLC
$429
Abbott Laboratories
$362
PFIZER INC.
$319
Novo Nordisk Inc
$274
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$183
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$174
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$144
AbbVie Inc.
$113
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$103
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$80
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$63
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$60
Shire North American Group Inc
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
ViiV Healthcare Company
$37
Allergan Inc.
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$26
AbbVie, Inc.
$22
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
DEXCOM, INC.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Alliqua BioMedical, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · APRETUDE · Aimovig · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BEXSERO · BIOVANCE · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COMIRNATY · CREON · Creon · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · HUMIRA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RINVOQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VENASEAL · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · VenaSeal · Wegovy · Xultophy 100/3.6 · YUPELRI · Yupelri
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 9% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
226
Per 100K population
51.9
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
15.5 mi
15.5 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. Martinez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 17 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. Martinez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martinez performed 792 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Martinez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Martinez received a total of $4,498 from 37 companies across 263 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. Martinez's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Gonzales?
Dr. Martinez's average Medicare payment per service is $39. 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. Martinez) 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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