Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rodolfo Herrera, M.D.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Bedford, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Herrera
Dr. Rodolfo Herrera is an interventional pain medicine physician in Bedford, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Herrera performed 3,661 Medicare services across 1,469 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Herrera received a total of $17,346 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 321 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine physician. 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. Herrera 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 27% volume in TX
$17,346 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,661
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
1,469
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~203 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. |
630 | $89 | $508 |
| Behavioral health care management, 20+ minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage behavioral health conditions. It requires at least 20 minutes of dedicated clinical staff time. |
527 | $32 | $100 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
329 | $31 | $100 |
| Monthly chronic pain management bundle A monthly service for chronic pain management that includes diagnosis, assessment, monitoring, and the development or revision of a person-centered care plan. |
233 | $62 | $150 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
233 | $1 | $18 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
191 | $38 | $101 |
| 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. |
182 | $58 | $378 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
174 | $60 | $130 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
169 | $12 | $91 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
137 | $38 | $101 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
111 | $9 | $56 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
107 | $110 | $230 |
| 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. |
81 | $108 | $638 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
51 | $197 | $911 |
| 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. |
51 | $9 | $134 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
45 | $35 | $100 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
36 | $236 | $429 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
35 | $14 | $100 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 33 | $18 | $86 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
32 | $4 | $46 |
| Annual depression screening | 32 | $18 | $128 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
30 | $116 | $820 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
30 | $66 | $225 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
26 | $46 | $299 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
26 | $127 | $350 |
| 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. |
23 | $38 | $59 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 23 | $4 | $46 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
21 | $153 | $340 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 19 | $0 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
16 | $5 | $12 |
| 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. |
14 | $192 | $1,398 |
| 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. |
14 | $97 | $708 |
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 ↗$17,346
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,478/year across 7 years
Top 22% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
48
Companies
321
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
$17,282 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$64 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$969
2023
$1,976
2022
$1,200
2021
$923
2020
$11,575
2019
$310
2018
$394
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan, Inc.
$11,040
Abbott Laboratories
$898
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.
$770
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$717
ABBVIE INC.
$565
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$376
Medtronic, Inc.
$283
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$272
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$242
Curonix LLC
$216
Merz North America, Inc.
$200
PFIZER INC.
$156
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$152
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$114
SI-BONE, INC.
$111
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$92
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$85
Vertiflex, Inc.
$84
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$59
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$58
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$58
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$56
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$51
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$50
Nevro Corp.
$47
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$47
Amgen Inc.
$45
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
AbbVie Inc.
$43
SI-BONE, Inc.
$37
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$37
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$26
Philips North America LLC
$23
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Optos, Inc.
$19
Almatica Pharma LLC
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
Avanos Medical
$15
Kaleo, Inc.
$14
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$13
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 73.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 $474 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD
1.8 mi
1.8 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. Herrera is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Herrera experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Herrera performed 630 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. Herrera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Herrera received a total of $17,346 from 48 companies across 321 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. Herrera's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Bedford?
Dr. Herrera's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Herrera) 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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