Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Flores, M.D.
Family Medicine · San Fernando, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Flores 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. Flores
Dr. Robert Flores is a family medicine specialist in San Fernando, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Flores performed 3,544 Medicare services across 1,801 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Flores received a total of $18,916 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1017 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. Flores 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 5% volume in CA
$18,916 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,544
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for family medicine
1,801
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~187 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 (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. |
696 | $71 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
502 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
481 | $3 | $15 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
481 | $27 | $76 |
| 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. |
231 | $66 | $117 |
| 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. |
217 | $100 | $179 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
156 | $51 | $122 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
124 | $19 | $34 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
116 | $33 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
94 | $73 | $82 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
68 | $43 | $71 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
57 | $68 | $119 |
| 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. |
56 | $42 | $73 |
| 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. |
56 | $109 | $222 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
52 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
34 | $12 | $60 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
29 | $29 | $80 |
| 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. |
19 | $178 | $274 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $33 | $80 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
14 | $41 | $82 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
12 | $34 | $60 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 12 | $20 | $32 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
11 | $30 | $35 |
| Annual depression screening | 11 | $21 | $31 |
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 ↗$18,916
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,702/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
65
Companies
1,017
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
$18,916 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,774
2023
$2,507
2022
$2,126
2021
$3,433
2020
$2,777
2019
$2,648
2018
$2,651
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$504
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$320
ABBVIE INC.
$238
Radius Health, Inc.
$233
Amgen Inc.
$216
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$187
Novo Nordisk Inc
$174
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$122
Grifols USA, LLC
$122
Lundbeck LLC
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$83
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$79
Dexcom, Inc.
$61
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$48
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$44
ViiV Healthcare Company
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,253
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,705
Radius Health, Inc.
$1,397
Amgen Inc.
$1,308
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,063
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,007
ABBVIE INC.
$817
AbbVie Inc.
$813
PFIZER INC.
$725
Lilly USA, LLC
$705
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$684
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$634
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$615
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$595
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$362
Corcept Therapeutics
$318
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$305
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$304
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$274
AbbVie, Inc.
$251
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$238
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$231
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$227
Allergan, Inc.
$178
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$172
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$149
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$143
Grifols USA, LLC
$122
Lundbeck LLC
$119
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$100
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$84
Mannkind Corporation
$82
Allergan Inc.
$73
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$69
Dexcom, Inc.
$61
Exact Sciences Corporation
$60
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$46
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
MannKind Corporation
$38
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$30
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$29
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$27
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
ViiV Healthcare Company
$25
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$24
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$20
Optos, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$20
DEXCOM, INC.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.3% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,139
Per 100K population
21.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
4.1 mi
4.1 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. Flores is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Flores experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Flores performed 696 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Flores receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Flores received a total of $18,916 from 65 companies across 1,017 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. Flores's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in San Fernando?
Dr. Flores's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Flores) 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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