Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Olufolahan Carrena, M.D

Cardiovascular Disease · Baytown, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4401 GARTH RD, Baytown, TX 77521
2818377587
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1922478841 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. Carrena 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. Carrena

Dr. Olufolahan Carrena is a cardiovascular disease in Baytown, TX, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carrena performed 52 Medicare services across 32 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carrena received a total of $3,121 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Carrena 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ 52 Medicare services$ $3,121 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
52
Medicare services
Bottom 3% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
32
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity36$64$205
Initial hospital admission, high complexity16$141$448
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 ↗
$3,121
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $624/year across 5 years
Bottom 40% in TX for cardiovascular disease
23
Companies
59
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
$3,046 (97.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$75 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$161
2023
$1,428
2022
$1,123
2021
$256
2020
$152

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$549
Boston Scientific Corporation
$314
Inari Medical, Inc.
$304
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$282
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$227
Novo Nordisk Inc
$225
Amgen Inc.
$195
Penumbra, Inc.
$146
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$139
Terumo Medical Corporation
$136
TRUVIC MEDICAL, INC.
$100
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$98
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$83
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$62
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$40
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$37
CathWorks, Inc.
$36
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$35
Baxter Healthcare
$34
CVRx, Inc.
$30
CORDIS US CORP.
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AZUR CX DETACHABLE · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CLEVIPREX · COROFLOW · Diamondback Coronary · EkoSonic · FARXIGA · FFRANGIO · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · General - Vascular Access · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Indigo System · LifeVest · MANTA · OPTIS · Ozempic · PRESSUREWIRE · ROTAPRO · Repatha · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TRULICITY · WATCHMAN Access System · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE V · ZEPHYR
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.

Equivalent to $6,002 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
118
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN 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. Carrena is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Carrena experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carrena performed 36 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Carrena receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carrena received a total of $3,121 from 23 companies across 59 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. Carrena's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Baytown?
Dr. Carrena's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Carrena) 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 →