Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jose Ortiz, M.D.,F.A.C.E.
Endocrinology · Beaumont, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ortiz
Dr. Jose Ortiz is an endocrinology specialist in Beaumont, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ortiz performed 33,778 Medicare services across 9,199 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ortiz received a total of $18,251 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1139 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Ortiz 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in TX
$18,251 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗33,778
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for endocrinology
9,199
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 16,620 | $18 | $44 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,403 | $8 | $15 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
1,125 | $5 | $25 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
1,124 | $4 | $25 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
1,059 | $5 | $25 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 965 | $8 | $50 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
952 | $5 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
938 | $13 | $85 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
929 | $10 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
866 | $16 | $70 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
844 | $4 | $25 |
| 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. |
807 | $120 | $220 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
772 | $9 | $70 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
767 | $40 | $122 |
| 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. |
679 | $86 | $195 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
496 | $24 | $50 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
480 | $29 | $125 |
| 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. |
381 | $61 | $130 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
377 | $25 | $75 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
353 | $5 | $50 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
334 | $10 | $30 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
325 | $6 | $50 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
210 | $5 | $20 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
208 | $35 | $294 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
204 | $76 | $450 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
201 | $15 | $65 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
117 | $17 | $88 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 78 | $155 | $350 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
51 | $91 | $400 |
| Urine calcium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of calcium present in a urine sample. This test helps evaluate calcium metabolism and kidney function. |
31 | $6 | $35 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
27 | $25 | $112 |
| 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. |
22 | $111 | $325 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
19 | $102 | $575 |
| 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. |
14 | $9 | $89 |
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 ↗$18,251
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,607/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for endocrinology
49
Companies
1,139
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
$17,286 (94.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$965 (5.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,038
2023
$2,484
2022
$2,533
2021
$3,141
2020
$1,853
2019
$2,588
2018
$2,615
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,076
Amgen Inc.
$1,736
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$1,347
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,287
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,179
Dexcom, Inc.
$1,056
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$931
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$780
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$550
Abbott Laboratories
$518
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$467
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$467
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$434
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$399
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$393
Corcept Therapeutics
$381
Radius Health, Inc.
$289
ABBVIE INC.
$273
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$271
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$242
Insulet Corporation
$234
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$225
Shire North American Group Inc
$222
Medtronic, Inc.
$214
DEXCOM, INC.
$214
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$212
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$194
AbbVie, Inc.
$187
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$174
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$166
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$136
AbbVie Inc.
$126
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$105
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$94
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$88
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$86
CeQur Corporation
$74
MannKind Corporation
$70
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$64
Tolmar, Inc.
$47
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$35
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$32
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$26
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$22
LifeScan, Inc.
$19
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 28.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · Androgel · BAQSIMI · BASAGLAR · CYCLOSET · CeQur Simplicity · Corlanor · Crysvita · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · Guardian Connect · HUMATROPE · HUMULIN · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · KAPSPARGO · Kanuma · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · LIVALO · LOKELMA · LYUMJEV · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Minimed 630G · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEXLETOL · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Norditropin · OTREXUP · Omnipod · OneTouch · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Prolia · Qutenza · RECORLEV · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STRENSIQ · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Strensiq · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tlando · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XYOSTED · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ · t:slim X2 insulin pump
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH
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. Ortiz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Ortiz experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ortiz performed 16,620 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Ortiz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ortiz received a total of $18,251 from 49 companies across 1,139 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. Ortiz's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Beaumont?
Dr. Ortiz's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Ortiz) 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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