Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gonzalo Martinez, MD
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Palmdale, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Martinez
Dr. Gonzalo Martinez is a geriatric medicine physician in Palmdale, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martinez performed 9,722 Medicare services across 5,538 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martinez received a total of $11,452 from 80 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 628 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$11,452 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,722
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
5,538
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~512 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. |
3,043 | $97 | $160 |
| 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. |
625 | $55 | $125 |
| 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. |
582 | $145 | $225 |
| 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. |
578 | $86 | $117 |
| Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes spent on advance care planning discussions beyond the initial session. It involves counseling patients and families about future healthcare preferences and end-of-life care options. |
423 | $74 | $130 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
401 | $144 | $175 |
| 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. |
315 | $11 | $35 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
315 | $42 | $125 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
306 | $48 | $125 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
279 | $0 | $6 |
| 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. |
241 | $11 | $50 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
235 | $4 | $17 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
211 | $3 | $17 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
183 | $30 | $30 |
| 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. |
169 | $3 | $17 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
168 | $104 | $200 |
| 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. |
159 | $183 | $215 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
154 | $31 | $120 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
126 | $18 | $45 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 116 | $20 | $25 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
92 | $0 | $6 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 79 | $6 | $49 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
68 | $0 | $4 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
56 | $21 | $50 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
54 | $34 | $40 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
52 | $137 | $200 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
52 | $1 | $23 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
51 | $131 | $135 |
| 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. |
48 | $182 | $280 |
| 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. |
44 | $68 | $80 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
44 | $37 | $75 |
| 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. |
42 | $243 | $343 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
40 | $183 | $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. |
37 | $74 | $110 |
| 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. |
36 | $116 | $190 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
35 | $13 | $80 |
| 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. |
35 | $44 | $74 |
| Cefoxitin sodium injection, 1 gm Administration of a 1 gram dose of cefoxitin sodium via injection. |
32 | $4 | $23 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
30 | $50 | $100 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
29 | $37 | $75 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, single step A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance in a single step. |
25 | $9 | $40 |
| Recombinant quadrivalent influenza vaccine A flu shot that protects against four strains of influenza virus. It is produced using recombinant DNA technology rather than growing the virus in eggs. |
24 | $54 | $60 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
23 | $5 | $25 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
22 | $33 | $100 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
17 | $9 | $50 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
14 | $61 | $94 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $159 | $250 |
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 ↗$11,452
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,636/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
80
Companies
628
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
$11,293 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$159 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,497
2023
$1,639
2022
$1,171
2021
$1,888
2020
$1,629
2019
$1,115
2018
$1,513
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$328
ABBVIE INC.
$243
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$213
Corcept Therapeutics
$202
Lilly USA, LLC
$153
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$99
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Dexcom, Inc.
$95
Lundbeck LLC
$83
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$69
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$62
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$47
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$39
PFIZER INC.
$36
Electromed, Inc.
$28
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$26
Amgen Inc.
$24
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$24
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$18
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$17
ViiV Healthcare Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 31.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,070
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$969
Lilly USA, LLC
$735
Amgen Inc.
$646
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$553
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$549
ABBVIE INC.
$432
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$411
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$367
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$312
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$310
AbbVie Inc.
$305
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$272
Corcept Therapeutics
$266
PFIZER INC.
$265
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$245
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$220
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$217
AbbVie, Inc.
$188
Allergan, Inc.
$186
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$150
Celgene Corporation
$144
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$126
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$118
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$109
Allergan Inc.
$103
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$99
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Lundbeck LLC
$98
Dexcom, Inc.
$95
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$94
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$90
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$71
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$66
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$60
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$59
Abbott Laboratories
$53
Genentech USA, Inc.
$52
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
DEXCOM, INC.
$45
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$43
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$42
Eisai Inc.
$40
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$40
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$40
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$38
Vertiflex, Inc.
$30
Stryker Corporation
$29
Optos, Inc.
$29
Electromed, Inc.
$28
Corium, LLC
$26
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Shire North American Group Inc
$25
Biogen, Inc.
$23
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$21
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$18
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$18
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$16
Egalet US Inc
$16
Mannkind Corporation
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences
$15
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$14
ViiV Healthcare Company
$14
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$6
Top 3 companies account for 24.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL
9.8 mi
9.8 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 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Martinez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martinez performed 3,043 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 $11,452 from 80 companies across 628 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 geriatric medicine physicians in Palmdale?
Dr. Martinez's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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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