Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carlos Menendez, MD

Family Medicine · Greenville, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5735 MEEKER RD, Greenville, OH 45331
9375483806
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1154390300 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Menendez 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. Menendez

Dr. Carlos Menendez is a family medicine specialist in Greenville, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Menendez performed 732 Medicare services across 634 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Menendez received a total of $999 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 47 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. Menendez 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 33% volume in OH $999 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
732
Medicare services
Top 33% in OH for family medicine
634
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~37 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
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
135 $10 $23
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
114 $16 $68
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
109 $13 $71
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
105 $10 $36
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
94 $29 $167
Complete blood count (CBC), automated
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood.
56 $6 $23
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
36 $15 $76
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
19 $2 $12
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.
18 $9 $75
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
17 $9 $73
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.
15 $8 $23
Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing.
14 $3 $41
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 ↗
$999
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $167/year across 6 years
Top 36% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
47
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
$665 (66.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$334 (33.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$14
2022
$298
2021
$74
2020
$65
2019
$197
2018
$351

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$275
Novo Nordisk Inc
$130
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$76
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$71
Radius Health, Inc.
$48
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
Alkermes, Inc.
$35
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Allergan Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Amgen Inc.
$11
Lilly USA, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BYSTOLIC · Cologuard Collection Kit · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · FreeStyle Libre · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · MINIMED 770G · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tymlos · VESICARE · VIVITROL · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Vivitrol · XARELTO
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 (67%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
120
Per 100K population
232.3
County median income
$64,654
Nearest hospital
WAYNE HOSPITAL
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. Menendez is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Menendez experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Menendez performed 135 comprehensive metabolic blood panel 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. Menendez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Menendez received a total of $999 from 22 companies across 47 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. Menendez's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Greenville?
Dr. Menendez's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Menendez) 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 →
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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →