Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Guadalupe Ornelas, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · La Jolla, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology — Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
8588245115
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1538705579 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ornelas 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. Ornelas

Dr. Guadalupe Ornelas is a nurse practitioner - family in La Jolla, CA, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ornelas performed 2,404 Medicare services across 1,822 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ornelas received a total of $3,495 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Ornelas 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.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in CA $3,495 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,404
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for nurse practitioner - family
1,822
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~401 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
Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days
Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days.
572 $18 $98
Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device
Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days.
569 $68 $196
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days
Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check.
488 $21 $96
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days
Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart.
356 $21 $112
Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system
Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation.
132 $26 $139
Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days
Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days.
125 $18 $98
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
70 $60 $327
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system
Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function.
29 $80 $429
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system
This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity.
25 $34 $223
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system
Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function.
21 $74 $398
Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation
Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity.
17 $38 $207
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.
45.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
54.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,495
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $874/year across 4 years
Top 7% in CA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
64
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
$3,379 (96.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$116 (3.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$341
2023
$2,151
2022
$187
2021
$815

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$136
Medtronic, Inc.
$111
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$24
ViiV Healthcare Company
$18
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,284
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$332
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$279
BIOTRONIK INC.
$252
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$70
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$40
Amgen Inc.
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$24
United Therapeutics Corporation
$18
ViiV Healthcare Company
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 82.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Azure · CABENUVA · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Cobalt · ELIQUIS · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora · Evera · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · JARDIANCE · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Lux-Dx · Micra · NEXLETOL · Renamic Neo · Repatha · Rivacor · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for nurse practitioner - family in CA.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
1,299
Per 100K population
39.6
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
0.0 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. Ornelas is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ornelas experienced with remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ornelas performed 572 remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days 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. Ornelas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ornelas received a total of $3,495 from 16 companies across 64 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. Ornelas's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in La Jolla?
Dr. Ornelas's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Ornelas) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →