Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joaquin Martinez-Arraras Caro, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Amarillo, TX
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. Martinez-Arraras Caro
Dr. Joaquin Martinez-Arraras Caro is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martinez-Arraras Caro performed 8,835 Medicare services across 3,699 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martinez-Arraras Caro received a total of $104,984 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 539 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Martinez-Arraras Caro 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 5% volume in TX
$104,984 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,835
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,699
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,475 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,174 | $88 | $275 |
| 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. |
1,096 | $9 | $85 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
861 | $6 | $40 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
812 | $43 | $100 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
244 | $22 | $165 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
241 | $16 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
207 | $146 | $1,410 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
153 | $8 | $50 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
149 | $4 | $32 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
135 | $17 | $66 |
| 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. |
127 | $62 | $175 |
| 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. |
125 | $142 | $825 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
114 | $51 | $350 |
| 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. |
100 | $60 | $200 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
84 | $27 | $150 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
83 | $19 | $100 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
78 | $58 | $295 |
| 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. |
70 | $136 | $375 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
63 | $138 | $610 |
| 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. |
54 | $92 | $410 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
52 | $49 | $515 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
50 | $419 | $1,300 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
46 | $38 | $124 |
| 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. |
37 | $91 | $824 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
30 | $17 | $175 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $91 | $350 |
| 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. |
27 | $122 | $295 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
24 | $50 | $385 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
24 | $181 | $875 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
13 | $397 | $2,730 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
13 | $573 | $6,000 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
13 | $18 | $130 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 11 | $804 | $9,290 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
11 | $191 | $1,052 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $168 | $475 |
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.
9.7% high complexity
32.9% medium
57.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$104,984
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,998/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for cardiovascular disease
31
Companies
539
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
$88,135 (84.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,289 (15.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$560 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,136
2023
$2,849
2022
$2,659
2021
$2,261
2020
$12,486
2019
$40,996
2018
$41,596
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$46,737
Amgen Inc.
$22,685
PFIZER INC.
$12,440
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$7,117
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$6,807
Abbott Laboratories
$3,504
ABIOMED
$1,940
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,064
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$520
Boston Scientific Corporation
$519
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$375
BIOTRONIK INC.
$198
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$160
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$119
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$118
CVRx, Inc.
$103
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$95
Terumo Medical Corporation
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$84
Novo Nordisk Inc
$58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$32
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$26
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$23
Penumbra, Inc.
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$20
CORDIS US CORP.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
CSL Behring
$16
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 78.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · AVEIR · Absorb · Allura Xper FD 20 · Amplia MRI · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · COYOTE · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · Diamondback Peripheral · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · EkoSonic · FARXIGA · FORTIFY ASSURA · GALLANT · General - Vascular Intervention · IGT_D Peripheral · INJECTAFER · Impella · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MRI Ready Leads · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mynx Venous VCD · OMNILINK ELITE · OPTIS · Optitorque · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · Pantera LEO · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · QUADRA ALLURE MP · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · Repatha · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SUPERA · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Solia · Supera peripheral stent system · Trilogy 100 · ULTREON · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XACT · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 (84%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $1,188 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
20.6
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
QUAIL CREEK SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Martinez-Arraras Caro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Martinez-Arraras Caro experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martinez-Arraras Caro performed 2,475 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Martinez-Arraras Caro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Martinez-Arraras Caro received a total of $104,984 from 31 companies across 539 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. Martinez-Arraras Caro's costs compare to other cardiologists in Amarillo?
Dr. Martinez-Arraras Caro's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Martinez-Arraras Caro) 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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