Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Romulus Ramos, NP F

Pain Medicine · Valencia, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
24051 NEWHALL RANCH RD, Valencia, CA 91355
6612546364
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1821456716 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. Ramos 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. Ramos

Dr. Romulus Ramos is a pain medicine specialist in Valencia, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramos performed 2,591 Medicare services across 1,139 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramos received a total of $758 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain 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. Ramos 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in CA $758 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,591
Medicare services
Top 22% in CA for pain medicine
1,139
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~259 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.
1,746 $60 $750
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
282 $1 $50
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.
202 $80 $810
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.
101 $121 $810
Drug test with direct observation
A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process.
76 $12 $400
Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points.
59 $39 $400
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.
58 $38 $650
Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles
Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain.
28 $44 $600
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
22 $24 $500
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
17 $55 $1,235
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 ↗
$758
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $189/year across 4 years
Bottom 40% in CA for pain medicine
17
Companies
34
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
$758 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$324
2023
$152
2022
$144
2021
$138

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Globus Medical, Inc.
$67
SI-BONE, INC.
$43
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$5
Top 3 companies account for 68.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$193
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Almatica Pharma LLC
$70
Globus Medical, Inc.
$67
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
SI-BONE, INC.
$43
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$36
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$30
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$16
Nevro Corp.
$16
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$14
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · BOTOX · GRALISE · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · HORIZANT · HYMOVIS · NAPRELAN · NURTEC ODT · ORTHOVISC · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · SPRINT PNS System · Senza · StabiliT · Superion · Superion Indirect Decompression System · Troch Nail · UBRELVY · XTAMPZA
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.

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Geographic Context

Pain medicines within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Ramos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ramos experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramos performed 1,746 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. Ramos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramos received a total of $758 from 17 companies across 34 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. Ramos's costs compare to other pain medicines in Valencia?
Dr. Ramos's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Ramos) 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 →