Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Francis Bayaca, M.D.
Family Medicine · Watsonville, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bayaca
Dr. Francis Bayaca is a family medicine specialist in Watsonville, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bayaca performed 9,191 Medicare services across 4,255 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bayaca received a total of $9,414 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 533 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. Bayaca 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 2% volume in CA
$9,414 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,191
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for family medicine
4,255
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~484 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 (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. |
1,315 | $102 | $180 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
1,310 | $88 | $126 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
802 | $8 | $10 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
738 | $107 | $190 |
| 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. |
710 | $42 | $100 |
| Nursing facility discharge management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the management of a patient's discharge from a nursing facility. It applies when the total time spent on discharge activities is 30 minutes or less. |
657 | $69 | $180 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
573 | $10 | $20 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
538 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
496 | $64 | $150 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
431 | $10 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
368 | $13 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
364 | $16 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
129 | $34 | $42 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
106 | $76 | $80 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
104 | $85 | $122 |
| 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. |
62 | $12 | $30 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
62 | $243 | $320 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
58 | $3 | $15 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
45 | $33 | $75 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
39 | $47 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
34 | $143 | $170 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
31 | $83 | $160 |
| 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. |
28 | $180 | $436 |
| 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. |
25 | $22 | $35 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
23 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
21 | $45 | $188 |
| 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. |
21 | $179 | $260 |
| 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. |
20 | $20 | $20 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
20 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
20 | $157 | $300 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
16 | $169 | $548 |
| 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. |
13 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
12 | $224 | $388 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
1.3% medium
98.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,414
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,345/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
533
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
$9,180 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$234 (2.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,718
2023
$1,326
2022
$1,526
2021
$1,353
2020
$821
2019
$1,274
2018
$1,396
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$334
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$235
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$202
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
Amgen Inc.
$114
ABBVIE INC.
$103
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$94
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
PFIZER INC.
$65
Lundbeck LLC
$61
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
SK Life Science, Inc.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$25
Lilly USA, LLC
$24
UCB, Inc.
$24
Philips North America LLC
$20
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
RGH Enterprises LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$875
Amgen Inc.
$779
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$681
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$566
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$483
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$458
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$443
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$341
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$338
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$334
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$293
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$278
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$258
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$244
PFIZER INC.
$241
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$212
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$208
Lilly USA, LLC
$185
Abbott Laboratories
$181
AbbVie Inc.
$180
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$174
ABBVIE INC.
$158
ITI, Inc.
$88
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$87
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$85
UCB, Inc.
$80
Radius Health, Inc.
$76
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Allergan Inc.
$71
Lundbeck LLC
$61
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$59
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$54
Eisai Inc.
$53
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$49
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$43
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Biogen, Inc.
$27
SK Life Science, Inc.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$25
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Philips North America LLC
$20
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$19
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
QIAGEN, LLC
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$18
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
RGH Enterprises LLC
$17
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$6
Top 3 companies account for 24.8% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
559
Per 100K population
210.1
County median income
$109,266
Nearest hospital
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Bayaca is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Bayaca experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bayaca performed 1,315 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Bayaca receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bayaca received a total of $9,414 from 61 companies across 533 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. Bayaca's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Watsonville?
Dr. Bayaca's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Bayaca) 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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