Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jose Bautista, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Sanger, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Bautista 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. Bautista
Dr. Jose Bautista is an internal medicine specialist in Sanger, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bautista performed 3,202 Medicare services across 1,319 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bautista received a total of $19,556 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 583 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bautista 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$19,556 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,202
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for internal medicine
1,319
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~160 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. |
988 | $65 | $113 |
| 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. |
575 | $90 | $139 |
| 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. |
497 | $3 | $24 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
462 | $3 | $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. |
125 | $11 | $33 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
108 | $31 | $44 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
76 | $1 | $35 |
| 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. |
59 | $71 | $74 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
40 | $0 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin measurement A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
34 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
27 | $115 | $168 |
| 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. |
25 | $0 | $47 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
20 | $76 | $100 |
| Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 15 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 20 | $31 | $45 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
19 | $2 | $6 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
18 | $29 | $35 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
18 | $26 | $46 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 17 | $20 | $40 |
| Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg | 17 | $0 | $2 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
16 | $22 | $35 |
| 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. |
16 | $11 | $75 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
14 | $115 | $123 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
11 | $53 | $153 |
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 ↗$19,556
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,794/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
583
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,765 (55.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,791 (45.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$961
2023
$714
2022
$1,035
2021
$1,512
2020
$3,275
2019
$8,569
2018
$3,490
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$148
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$146
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
Corcept Therapeutics
$109
Lilly USA, LLC
$93
Novo Nordisk Inc
$60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$52
PFIZER INC.
$52
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Indivior Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$10,065
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,042
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$967
Novo Nordisk Inc
$943
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$624
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$621
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$545
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$436
Lilly USA, LLC
$390
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$373
Corcept Therapeutics
$373
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$324
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$307
AbbVie, Inc.
$225
Abbott Laboratories
$186
PFIZER INC.
$180
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$156
AbbVie Inc.
$142
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$139
ABBVIE INC.
$132
MannKind Corporation
$126
Allergan Inc.
$111
Amgen Inc.
$99
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$84
Indivior Inc.
$81
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$69
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$63
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$62
Allergan, Inc.
$59
Dexcom, Inc.
$54
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Vertiflex, Inc.
$15
VBI Vaccine (Delaware) Inc.
$15
Insulet Corporation
$14
LifeScan, Inc.
$14
Mannkind Corporation
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$13
DERMIRA, INC.
$12
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.7% 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 →
The majority of payments (55%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
473
Per 100K population
46.7
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH REEDLEY
11.4 mi
11.4 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. Bautista is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, with 20 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. Bautista experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bautista performed 988 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. Bautista receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bautista received a total of $19,556 from 57 companies across 583 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. Bautista's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Sanger?
Dr. Bautista's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Bautista) 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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