Dr. Evelyn Mendoza, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Mendoza
Dr. Evelyn Mendoza is an optician specialist in Hemet, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mendoza performed 321,407 Medicare services across 4,467 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mendoza received a total of $24,885 from 101 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 994 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Mendoza 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
133,500 | $1 | $2 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
19,360 | $6 | $14 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 17,580 | $17 | $22 |
| Daratumumab injection (Darzalex) An injection containing daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj administered under the skin. |
15,480 | $37 | $61 |
| Azacitidine chemotherapy injection An injection of the medication azacitidine, measured at 1 mg per unit. |
15,400 | $0 | $3 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
14,790 | $0 | $1 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 13,400 | $43 | $57 |
| Oxaliplatin chemotherapy injection This procedure involves the administration of oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. The dosage specified is 0.5 mg. |
11,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Cemiplimab injection, 1 mg This code represents the administration of a 1 mg dose of cemiplimab, a medication delivered via injection. |
10,850 | $21 | $34 |
| Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg | 8,110 | $56 | $80 |
| Injection, heparin sodium, (heparin lock flush), per 10 units | 7,901 | $0 | $0 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
6,410 | $6 | $15 |
| Eflapegrastim injection, 0.1 mg An injection of eflapegrastim-xnst administered at a dose of 0.1 mg. |
6,336 | $26 | $41 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 5,862 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 4,160 | $1 | $4 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
4,152 | $0 | $0 |
| Injection, granisetron, extended-release, 0.1 mg | 4,100 | $5 | $7 |
| Bortezomib injection, 0.1 mg Administration of a 0.1 mg dose of bortezomib medication via injection. |
3,887 | $4 | $55 |
| 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. |
1,994 | $11 | $15 |
| Rituximab-arrx biosimilar injection, 10 mg An injection of rituximab-arrx, a biosimilar medication, administered in a 10 mg dose. |
1,920 | $35 | $95 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 1,880 | $1 | $13 |
| 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. |
1,812 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
1,551 | $96 | $131 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,341 | $3 | $3 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
1,123 | $12 | $16 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
1,010 | $1 | $5 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 763 | $3 | $13 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
517 | $110 | $139 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 459 | $3 | $14 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
437 | $55 | $69 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
417 | $2 | $7 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
318 | $1 | $2 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
314 | $7 | $12 |
| Pegfilgrastim-fpgk biosimilar injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim-fpgk, a biosimilar medication, administered at a dose of 0.5 mg. |
312 | $274 | $384 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
293 | $2 | $7 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
292 | $17 | $21 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
275 | $61 | $77 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
189 | $55 | $68 |
| Blood sample collection from implanted device This procedure involves drawing a blood sample directly from a medical device that has been surgically placed in the body. |
160 | $21 | $29 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
155 | $3 | $10 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
138 | $28 | $36 |
| 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. |
130 | $139 | $184 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
122 | $24 | $30 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 113 | $171 | $225 |
| Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mg | 101 | $296 | $407 |
| Injection, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, up to 100 mg | 97 | $10 | $14 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
79 | $20 | $28 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
78 | $24 | $30 |
| 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. |
70 | $63 | $80 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
62 | $74 | $104 |
| Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique. |
53 | $47 | $59 |
| Refilling and maintenance of portable pump This service involves refilling and performing maintenance on a portable pump. |
48 | $107 | $135 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
46 | $1 | $1 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 41 | $339 | $615 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
40 | $17 | $21 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $102 | $131 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
36 | $11 | $13 |
| Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 34 | $67 | $101 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
23 | $2 | $3 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
20 | $151 | $190 |
| Central venous tube declotting A procedure to clear a blockage or clot from a central venous catheter to restore its function. |
16 | $29 | $36 |
| 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. |
11 | $74 | $93 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (75%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
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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. Mendoza is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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