Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Genaro Gutierrez, M.D.
Pain Medicine · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Gutierrez 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. Gutierrez
Dr. Genaro Gutierrez is a pain medicine specialist in Austin, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gutierrez performed 975 Medicare services across 730 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gutierrez received a total of $124,080 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 985 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gutierrez 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ 975 Medicare services
$124,080 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗975
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in TX for pain medicine
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
730
Unique beneficiaries
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
210 | $93 | $657 |
| Peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode through the skin into a peripheral nerve. This electrode is part of a neurostimulator system used to deliver electrical impulses. |
95 | $193 | $24,398 |
| 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. |
87 | $122 | $850 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
51 | $243 | $25,651 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
39 | $205 | $4,778 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
38 | $190 | $1,857 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
38 | $97 | $951 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
38 | $61 | $2,672 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
34 | $220 | $2,654 |
| 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. |
34 | $61 | $465 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
33 | $9 | $118 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 32 | $6 | $57 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
31 | $76 | $2,827 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
24 | $61 | $311 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
22 | $27 | $608 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $112 | $2,016 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $63 | $1,008 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
18 | $91 | $1,197 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
18 | $64 | $2,828 |
| Minimally invasive spine decompression, lower spine A minimally invasive procedure to remove bone from the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerve tissue, guided by imaging and accessed through the skin. |
17 | $700 | $9,628 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
17 | $190 | $4,732 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
16 | $154 | $1,726 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
15 | $25 | $1,259 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
13 | $53 | $666 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
13 | $152 | $3,623 |
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 ↗$124,080
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,726/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for pain medicine
51
Companies
985
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$76,530 (61.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$27,464 (22.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,086 (16.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,851
2023
$31,647
2022
$35,614
2021
$10,715
2020
$11,689
2019
$13,835
2018
$7,731
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$60,466
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24,576
Abbott Laboratories
$9,546
SI-BONE, Inc.
$5,505
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$4,786
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,981
SI-BONE, INC.
$2,290
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$2,280
Nuvectra Corporation
$1,959
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,833
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,424
Nevro Corp.
$1,076
Vertiflex, Inc.
$551
Bioventus LLC
$385
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$347
ABBVIE INC.
$345
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$302
PFIZER INC.
$282
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$269
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$239
PAINTEQ LLC
$214
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$164
Allergan, Inc.
$100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
Amgen Inc.
$97
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$94
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$92
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$75
AbbVie Inc.
$74
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$56
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$56
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$39
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$38
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$37
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$34
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$33
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$32
Shionogi Inc
$25
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$24
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$23
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Orexo US, Inc.
$17
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Stratus Medical, LLC
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$11
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · Aimovig · Algovita · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axium Sheath Braided DRG · BELBUCA · BIOTRONIK · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · DRG Accessories · DRG IPGs · DRG leads · DUEXIS · Durolane · ELYXYB - celecoxib · EMGALITY · ETERNA · Evoke · Fixate · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · Horizant · IFUSE IMPLANT · INFINION · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Infinion 16 · Intracept · LORZONE · LYRICA · Licart · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NURTEC ODT · Nalocet · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Nimbus · OCTRODE · OXYCONTIN · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · PROLATE · Primlev · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Prospera · Protege Family of SCS IPGs · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · SCS IPGs · SCS leads · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER (REFURBISHED) · SPRINT PNS System · SUBSYS · SYNCHROMEDII · Senza · Senza II · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Superion ISS · Symproic · UBRELVY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Xtampza ER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · Zubsolv · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 (62%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for pain medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $12,726 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pain medicines within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
AUSTIN OAKS 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. Gutierrez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 16 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. Gutierrez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gutierrez performed 210 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Gutierrez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gutierrez received a total of $124,080 from 51 companies across 985 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. Gutierrez's costs compare to other pain medicines in Austin?
Dr. Gutierrez's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. Gutierrez) 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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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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