Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Clara Gomez-Sanchez, MD
Surgery · San Francisco, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gomez-Sanchez
Dr. Clara Gomez-Sanchez is a surgery specialist in San Francisco, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gomez-Sanchez performed 847 Medicare services across 791 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gomez-Sanchez received a total of $18,179 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 106 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gomez-Sanchez 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$18,179 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗847
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for surgery
791
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
130 | $18 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
93 | $29 | $178 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
86 | $32 | $203 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
70 | $18 | $594 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
69 | $170 | $1,718 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
63 | $841 | $8,112 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
61 | $33 | $206 |
| 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. |
42 | $54 | $393 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
32 | $20 | $582 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
30 | $66 | $575 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
29 | $70 | $475 |
| 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. |
29 | $84 | $577 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
27 | $19 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
23 | $10 | $66 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
22 | $45 | $466 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
14 | $22 | $154 |
| 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. |
14 | $118 | $867 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
13 | $274 | $25,184 |
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.
18.8% high complexity
62.7% medium
18.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,179
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,597/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
106
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$9,256 (50.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,543 (47.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$380 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,076
2023
$1,919
2022
$1,572
2021
$947
2020
$380
2019
$50
2018
$236
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Koven Technology, Inc.
$9,256
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,565
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$743
Medtronic, Inc.
$494
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$490
Innovation Technologies Inc
$163
Endologix LLC
$143
Artivion, Inc.
$85
Boston Scientific Corporation
$55
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$22
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 88.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Koven Technology, Inc.
$9,256
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$1,689
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$1,565
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,198
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,133
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$829
Endologix LLC
$749
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$653
Penumbra, Inc.
$613
Innovation Technologies Inc
$163
Boston Scientific Corporation
$104
Artivion, Inc.
$85
Ethicon US, LLC
$50
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$44
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Top 3 companies account for 68.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMNIOEXCEL · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · BIOGLUE SURGICAL ADHESIVE · BiDop 7 · C3 Delivery System · ELUVIA · ENDOCROSS Device · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Echelon Powered Circular · Endurant · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HARMONIC Product Family · HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM · IRRISEPT · Indigo System · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Other - Miscellaneous · PRUITT F3 CAROTID SHUNT · Penumbra System · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Solus ALIF · Torus Stent Graft System · UNID_PASS · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Vascular · Vascular Graft · XENOSURE BIOLOGIC PATCH
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
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. Gomez-Sanchez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Gomez-Sanchez experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gomez-Sanchez performed 130 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Gomez-Sanchez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gomez-Sanchez received a total of $18,179 from 16 companies across 106 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. Gomez-Sanchez's costs compare to other surgerists in San Francisco?
Dr. Gomez-Sanchez's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Gomez-Sanchez) 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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