Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Victores, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Beaumont, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
740 HOSPITAL DR STE 300, Beaumont, TX 77701
4092128111
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1609135466 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. Victores 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. Victores

Dr. Andrew Victores is an otolaryngology in Beaumont, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Victores performed 5,433 Medicare services across 1,940 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Victores received a total of $3,516 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 99 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Victores 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in TX$ $3,516 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,433
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for otolaryngology
1,940
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~418 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation1,360$10$39
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,101$60$185
Allergy skin test728$3$17
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin538$6$25
New patient office visit (30-44 min)296$72$260
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope189$127$550
Removal of impacted ear wax189$30$125
Ct scan of face without contrast180$91$600
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections151$8$45
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope105$87$315
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope84$276$2,108
Incision of fluid canal of inner ear with infusion of drugs73$170$1,500
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)67$87$275
Test to assess middle ear function59$10$55
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test58$24$125
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing44$34$130
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$107$400
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose32$497$2,500
Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia23$151$587
Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum19$138$500
Simple control of nose bleed17$112$500
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope17$1,676$11,000
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)17$0$10
Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope15$182$3,000
Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain14$130$800
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue12$101$3,000
Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope11$3,530$20,000
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.
1.3% high complexity
8.0% medium
90.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,516
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $502/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for otolaryngology
16
Companies
99
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
$3,516 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$367
2023
$505
2022
$598
2021
$426
2020
$274
2019
$1,112
2018
$235

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,305
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$864
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$510
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$206
Medtronic, Inc.
$142
GENZYME CORPORATION
$138
Aerin Medical Inc.
$91
Acclarent, Inc
$59
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$39
Medinc of Texas
$32
Ethicon US, LLC
$28
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$19
Olympus America Inc.
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acclarent ENT Navigation System · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · Celon System · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ETHICON · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · LATERA · NUCALA · NUVENT · Otovel · PROKERA · PROPEL · SCOPIS ENT · SPIROX - LATERA · TruDi · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · XPRESS ENT DILATION 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $65 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST BEAUMONT 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. Victores is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), 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. Victores experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Victores performed 1,360 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Victores receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Victores received a total of $3,516 from 16 companies across 99 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. Victores's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Beaumont?
Dr. Victores's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Victores) 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 →