Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alejandro Natividad, M.D.

Psychiatry · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1731 HAGY BLVD, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063522742
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1467436014 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. Natividad 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. Natividad

Dr. Alejandro Natividad is a psychiatry in Amarillo, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Natividad performed 815 Medicare services across 334 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Natividad received a total of $12,982 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 722 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in psychiatry. 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. Natividad is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $12,982 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
815
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for psychiatry
334
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~41 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)291$36$99
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle224$7$21
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)164$61$200
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity97$55$100
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services21$86$165
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less18$59$125
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 ↗
$12,982
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,855/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for psychiatry
41
Companies
722
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
$9,953 (76.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,663 (20.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$366 (2.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$217
2023
$948
2022
$1,590
2021
$4,399
2020
$1,157
2019
$2,307
2018
$2,363

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$3,518
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$2,615
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$1,019
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$973
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$849
ITI, Inc.
$506
Tris Pharma Inc
$394
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$384
Alkermes, Inc.
$377
Lundbeck LLC
$339
Biogen, Inc.
$200
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$170
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$160
Allergan Inc.
$159
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$110
UCB, Inc.
$97
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$65
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$59
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$57
AbbVie Inc.
$54
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$51
PFIZER INC.
$50
GENZYME CORPORATION
$45
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Lilly USA, LLC
$44
Genentech USA, Inc.
$42
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$41
EMD Serono, Inc.
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$36
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$25
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$25
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
SK Life Science, Inc.
$17
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.1% of total 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 (77%) 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 psychiatry in TX.

Equivalent to $1,593 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Psychiatrys within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
18.0
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Natividad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Natividad experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Natividad performed 291 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Natividad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Natividad received a total of $12,982 from 41 companies across 722 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. Natividad's costs compare to other psychiatrys in Amarillo?
Dr. Natividad's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Natividad) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →