Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Leticia Gonzalez, MD
Family Medicine · Bronx, NY
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. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez
Dr. Leticia Gonzalez is a family medicine specialist in Bronx, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 2,496 Medicare services across 1,773 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $7,637 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 375 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. Gonzalez 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 10% volume in NY
$7,637 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,496
Medicare services
Top 10% in NY for family medicine
1,773
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
292 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
213 | $69 | $136 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
212 | $68 | $114 |
| 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. |
181 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
173 | $100 | $188 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
138 | $10 | $12 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
134 | $13 | $17 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
122 | $16 | $18 |
| 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. |
108 | $98 | $141 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
97 | $7 | $8 |
| 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. |
81 | $10 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
72 | $15 | $19 |
| 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. |
68 | $49 | $115 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
57 | $20 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
54 | $75 | $82 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
52 | $10 | $12 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
51 | $29 | $41 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
50 | $129 | $212 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
42 | $36 | $60 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
37 | $8 | $8 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
29 | $144 | $295 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
25 | $3 | $8 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 23 | $21 | $40 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $28 | $40 |
| Annual depression screening | 20 | $21 | $40 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
18 | $14 | $14 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
18 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
18 | $12 | $29 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
18 | $1 | $6 |
| 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. |
17 | $37 | $89 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
15 | $140 | $143 |
| 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. |
15 | $193 | $195 |
| 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 | $280 | $349 |
| 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. |
11 | $26 | $142 |
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 ↗$7,637
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,091/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
375
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
$7,519 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$118 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$133
2023
$588
2022
$1,331
2021
$1,478
2020
$801
2019
$1,638
2018
$1,668
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$133
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,721
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$763
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$619
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$553
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$437
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$405
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$364
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$348
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$329
Lilly USA, LLC
$272
PFIZER INC.
$225
AbbVie Inc.
$155
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$133
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$106
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$83
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$79
Seqirus USA Inc
$71
ABBVIE INC.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$64
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$64
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Abbott Laboratories
$57
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$57
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$51
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$32
DEXCOM, INC.
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$29
Mallinckrodt LLC
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$20
Hologic, LLC
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$11
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% 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 8% for family medicine in NY.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,252
Per 100K population
229.1
County median income
$49,036
Nearest hospital
BRONX VA MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 mi
1.2 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. Gonzalez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of NY 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. Gonzalez experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 292 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $7,637 from 43 companies across 375 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. Gonzalez's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bronx?
Dr. Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Gonzalez) 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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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.
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