Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Enrique Gonzalez, M.D.

Dermatology · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
321 S MEDNIK AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90022
3232614706
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1023161684 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. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez

Dr. Enrique Gonzalez is a dermatology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 450 Medicare services across 226 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $5,036 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 229 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Gonzalez 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 ▲ 450 Medicare services $5,036 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
450
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in CA for dermatology
226
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~24 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.
228 $95 $228
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.
35 $116 $150
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
29 $8 $15
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.
27 $12 $80
Annual depression screening 22 $21 $50
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.
21 $13 $50
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
21 $140 $350
Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes
A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity.
20 $27 $50
Chronic care management services
Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management.
18 $49 $80
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.
17 $54 $100
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.
12 $70 $150
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 ↗
$5,036
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $719/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
229
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
$5,016 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$473
2023
$1,538
2022
$1,196
2021
$1,435
2020
$79
2019
$56
2018
$260

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$153
Lilly USA, LLC
$151
Novo Nordisk Inc
$67
Amgen Inc.
$46
Dexcom, Inc.
$29
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 78.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$699
Lilly USA, LLC
$473
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$459
Novo Nordisk Inc
$438
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$338
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$294
Amgen Inc.
$287
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$200
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$198
Dexcom, Inc.
$171
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$162
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
ABBVIE INC.
$134
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$106
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$103
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
ViiV Healthcare Company
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$34
Eisai Inc.
$32
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$27
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$27
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$22
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$22
Mannkind Corporation
$22
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$20
Coloplast Corp
$20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
EISAI INC.
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
MannKind Corporation
$17
VBI Vaccine (Delaware) Inc.
$17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Inogen, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · Aduhelm · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · COMET · DOVATO · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · ERGOMAR · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GIVLAARI · InogenOne · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · Linzess · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · Noctiva · Otezla · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PreHevbrio · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SOLIQUA · SPEEDICATH · STEGLATRO · TEZSPIRE · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Talicia · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XTANDI · ZTLido
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 dermatology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
580
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
MONTEREY PARK HOSPITAL
2.1 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. Gonzalez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Gonzalez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 228 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. Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $5,036 from 43 companies across 229 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. Gonzalez's costs compare to other dermatologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Gonzalez) 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 →