Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Solinas, MD
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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Solinas 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. Solinas
Dr. Jeffrey Solinas is a family medicine specialist in Watsonville, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Solinas performed 9,916 Medicare services across 3,266 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Solinas received a total of $7,239 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 360 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. Solinas 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 1% volume in CA
$7,239 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,916
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for family medicine
3,266
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,560 | $18 | $27 |
| 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. |
1,928 | $96 | $168 |
| 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. |
686 | $63 | $145 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 450 | $21 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
427 | $140 | $171 |
| Annual depression screening | 389 | $21 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
238 | $33 | $45 |
| 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. |
225 | $22 | $45 |
| 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. |
173 | $12 | $74 |
| 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. |
143 | $12 | $35 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
113 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
98 | $151 | $215 |
| 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. |
44 | $233 | $345 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
42 | $33 | $43 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
37 | $29 | $52 |
| 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. |
32 | $11 | $99 |
| 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. |
30 | $103 | $236 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
30 | $27 | $40 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
30 | $1 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
29 | $2 | $25 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
27 | $80 | $130 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
22 | $178 | $201 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
19 | $131 | $180 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 18 | $20 | $45 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
17 | $8 | $16 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
17 | $27 | $40 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
15 | $9 | $25 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
14 | $38 | $124 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
13 | $283 | $300 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
13 | $164 | $225 |
| Inhaled albuterol and ipratropium bromide via DME Administration of FDA-approved albuterol and ipratropium bromide medication through durable medical equipment. |
13 | $0 | $30 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 12 | $253 | $300 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
12 | $8 | $75 |
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 ↗$7,239
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,034/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
360
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
$7,239 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,342
2023
$1,539
2022
$966
2021
$913
2020
$936
2019
$608
2018
$935
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$320
PFIZER INC.
$269
ABBVIE INC.
$224
Philips North America LLC
$140
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
ViiV Healthcare Company
$78
Amgen Inc.
$65
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
Alkermes, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Theratechnologies Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,389
Amgen Inc.
$798
PFIZER INC.
$486
ABBVIE INC.
$421
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$377
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$367
AbbVie Inc.
$366
Lilly USA, LLC
$318
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$284
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$236
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$179
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$171
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$169
Alkermes, Inc.
$156
Philips North America LLC
$140
Allergan, Inc.
$127
Abbott Laboratories
$105
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$87
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$80
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
ViiV Healthcare Company
$78
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$77
AbbVie, Inc.
$73
Allergan Inc.
$72
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$71
Organon LLC
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$61
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$56
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
Seqirus USA Inc
$29
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$27
Hologic, LLC
$26
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
US WorldMeds, LLC
$20
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$14
Theratechnologies Inc.
$13
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% 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. Solinas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement 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. Solinas experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Solinas performed 4,560 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Solinas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Solinas received a total of $7,239 from 44 companies across 360 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. Solinas's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Watsonville?
Dr. Solinas's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Solinas) 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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