Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jaime Giron, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Soledad, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
600 MAIN ST, Soledad, CA 93960
8316782665
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1346321197 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. Giron 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. Giron

Dr. Jaime Giron is a geriatric medicine physician in Soledad, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Giron performed 1,752 Medicare services across 1,080 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Giron received a total of $6,911 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 336 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. Giron 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 34% volume in CA $6,911 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,752
Medicare services
Top 34% in CA for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
1,080
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~92 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
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.
476 $3 $26
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
458 $9 $95
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
207 $13 $121
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
139 $3 $27
Hemoglobin blood test
A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
70 $2 $26
COVID-19 immunoassay detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation.
50 $40 $100
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
40 $27 $148
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
40 $103 $376
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
36 $16 $68
Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing.
30 $4 $67
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.
27 $18 $147
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.
23 $23 $100
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
22 $15 $162
Helicobacter pylori breath test
A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract.
21 $66 $162
Helicobacter pylori drug administration
This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection.
21 $8 $19
Urine microalbumin test
A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function.
18 $6 $38
Influenza virus detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation.
18 $16 $67
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures.
14 $23 $168
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
14 $26 $125
Complete ultrasound of abdomen
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen.
14 $57 $250
Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized)
A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium.
14 $13 $105
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 ↗
$6,911
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $987/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
336
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
$6,911 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,333
2023
$2,161
2022
$1,264
2021
$658
2020
$462
2019
$504
2018
$529

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$371
Lilly USA, LLC
$217
ABBVIE INC.
$202
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$191
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
PFIZER INC.
$80
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Philips North America LLC
$16
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$946
ABBVIE INC.
$890
Amgen Inc.
$619
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$539
Abbott Laboratories
$452
Lilly USA, LLC
$448
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$445
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$375
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$267
PFIZER INC.
$187
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$180
AbbVie Inc.
$176
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$166
Allergan Inc.
$156
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$154
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$140
AbbVie, Inc.
$103
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$91
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$89
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Boston Scientific Corporation
$52
Dexcom, Inc.
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$49
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$43
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$26
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Philips North America LLC
$16
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$15
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · (9369) Reusable Vest · AREXVY · Aemcolo · Aimovig · Auvelity · BASAGLAR · BEXSERO · COMIRNATY · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GVOKE HYPOPEN · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · NEXPLANON · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PENTACEL · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRADAXA · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · Trilogy 100 · UBRELVY · VAXELIS · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZENPEP · ZEPBOUND
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 5% for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
SOUTHERN MONTEREY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
19.5 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. Giron is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Giron experienced with blood glucose test using hand-held instrument?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Giron performed 476 blood glucose test using hand-held instrument 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. Giron receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Giron received a total of $6,911 from 35 companies across 336 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. Giron's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Soledad?
Dr. Giron's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Giron) 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 →