Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jacinto Camarena, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Decatur, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Camarena
Dr. Jacinto Camarena is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Decatur, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Camarena performed 380 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Camarena received a total of $8,381 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Camarena 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 of NPI registration
▲ 380 Medicare services
$8,381 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗380
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in GA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
58 | $7 | $30 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
50 | $86 | $672 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
38 | $31 | $231 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
28 | $81 | $463 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
22 | $24 | $243 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
22 | $57 | $449 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
22 | $101 | $442 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
21 | $88 | $784 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
18 | $14 | $126 |
| 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. |
14 | $9 | $35 |
| 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. |
14 | $129 | $663 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
13 | $74 | $780 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
13 | $95 | $455 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
12 | $64 | $740 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
12 | $11 | $83 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
12 | $9 | $106 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
11 | $6 | $38 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,381
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,197/year across 7 years
Top 24% in GA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
107
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,036
2023
$2,086
2022
$703
2021
$293
2020
$266
2019
$1,428
2018
$2,569
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$507
Boston Scientific Corporation
$173
Surmodics, Inc.
$153
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$115
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$42
Nevro Corp.
$33
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,169
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,136
Abbott Laboratories
$1,060
Medtronic, Inc.
$859
Cook Medical LLC
$549
Boston Scientific Corporation
$538
Sirtex Medical Inc
$495
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$346
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$321
Penumbra, Inc.
$315
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$285
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$229
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$212
Surmodics, Inc.
$153
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$138
Balt USA, LLC
$129
Endologix, Inc.
$127
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$115
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$50
Nevro Corp.
$33
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$29
MicroVention, Inc.
$26
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$25
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CLEANER · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COOK MEDICAL CELECT PLATINUM · COOK MEDICAL EMBOLIZATION · COOK MEDICAL FILTERS · COOK MEDICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY · COOK MEDICAL PERIPHERAL INTERVENTION · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · ClosureFast · Clot Management · Crosser iQ · Diamondback Peripheral · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOZENE · ENDURANT IIS · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · HAWKONE · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · INTERLOCK · Indigo System · JETI · JETSTREAM SC · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · Ovation · POD · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · STRAVIX · Senza · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TIGRIS Stent · TURBOHAWK · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Trilogy 100 · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis · Varithena Administration Pack · XENOSURE BIOLOGIC PATCH · Xience V coronary stent system
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Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
43
County median income
$77,683
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2.5 mi
2.5 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Camarena is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Camarena experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Camarena performed 58 chest x-ray, 1 view services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Camarena receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Camarena received a total of $8,381 from 26 companies across 107 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Camarena's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Decatur?
Dr. Camarena's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Camarena) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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