Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rafael Alba Yunen, MD
Critical Care Medicine · Brunswick, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Alba Yunen
Dr. Rafael Alba Yunen is a critical care medicine specialist in Brunswick, GA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alba Yunen performed 2,409 Medicare services across 1,793 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alba Yunen received a total of $57,434 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 747 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Alba Yunen 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in GA
$57,434 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,409
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for critical care medicine
1,793
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~142 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. |
488 | $86 | $182 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
265 | $91 | $209 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
184 | $26 | $174 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
184 | $162 | $566 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
178 | $37 | $123 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
177 | $37 | $183 |
| 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. |
151 | $120 | $239 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
146 | $24 | $101 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
110 | $14 | $41 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
92 | $61 | $142 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $129 | $341 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
49 | $2 | $19 |
| 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. |
42 | $22 | $116 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
31 | $21 | $948 |
| 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. |
31 | $69 | $145 |
| Lung airway sensitivity test A test used to measure the sensitivity of the airways in the lungs. |
31 | $19 | $249 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
31 | $28 | $34 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $154 | $337 |
| Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus. |
21 | $55 | $900 |
| 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. |
21 | $107 | $263 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes. |
17 | $133 | $692 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
15 | $6 | $101 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $27 | $34 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
14 | $65 | $375 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
13 | $121 | $185 |
| Emergent tracheostomy An emergency procedure to create an opening in the windpipe to insert a breathing tube, guided by an endoscope. |
11 | $109 | $458 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
6.8% medium
92.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$57,434
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,205/year across 7 years
Top 4% in GA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
747
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
$33,952 (59.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,741 (29.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,740 (11.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,775
2023
$13,379
2022
$17,016
2021
$979
2020
$7,793
2019
$4,744
2018
$3,747
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$6,706
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$856
Pulmonx Corporation
$406
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$318
Medtronic, Inc.
$175
Grifols USA, LLC
$167
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$146
Insmed, Inc.
$136
Amgen Inc.
$131
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$75
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$74
ABBVIE INC.
$64
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$44
CSL Behring
$43
Baxter Healthcare
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$37
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$34
United Therapeutics Corporation
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Shionogi Inc
$31
INOGEN, INC.
$19
Electromed, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 81.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13,850
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$9,127
Amgen Inc.
$7,294
GENZYME CORPORATION
$7,144
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$7,030
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,088
Covidien LP
$1,789
Pulmonx Corporation
$1,749
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$948
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$809
Grifols USA, LLC
$762
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$397
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$300
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$282
Insmed, Inc.
$250
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$231
Allergan Inc.
$186
Medtronic, Inc.
$175
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$171
United Therapeutics Corporation
$166
Ethicon Inc.
$150
Genentech USA, Inc.
$146
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$146
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$141
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$141
Olympus America Inc.
$138
CSL Behring
$118
Mallinckrodt LLC
$117
PFIZER INC.
$93
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Baxter Healthcare
$89
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$80
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$74
ABBVIE INC.
$64
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$64
Electromed, Inc.
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$57
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$52
Shire North American Group Inc
$52
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$49
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$41
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Body Vision Medical Inc.
$36
ADMA BioManufacturing LLC
$34
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Shionogi Inc
$31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Ambu Inc.
$25
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$24
INOGEN, INC.
$19
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Optinose US, Inc.
$18
Inogen, Inc.
$18
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$16
Phadia US Inc.
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$15
ABIOMED
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$14
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% 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 (59%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in critical care medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for critical care medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$68,546
Nearest hospital
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM- BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
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. Alba Yunen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of GA peers, with 17 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. Alba Yunen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alba Yunen performed 488 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. Alba Yunen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alba Yunen received a total of $57,434 from 68 companies across 747 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. Alba Yunen's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Brunswick?
Dr. Alba Yunen's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Alba Yunen) 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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