Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Martha Martinez, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Brownsville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1076 E LOS EBANOS BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520
9565442001
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1205839776 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. Martinez 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. Martinez

Dr. Martha Martinez is an obstetrics & gynecology in Brownsville, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martinez performed 453 Medicare services across 387 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martinez received a total of $577 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 24 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Martinez 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 8% volume in TX$ $577 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
453
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
387
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~23 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)107$49$127
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination72$35$82
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory67$39$100
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)39$29$76
Urinalysis, manual37$3$16
Detection test by nucleic acid for chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique24$34$50
Detection test by nucleic acid for neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoeae bacteria), amplified probe technique24$34$54
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)23$79$161
Measurement of dna of bacteria in vaginal fluid specimen17$258$300
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina16$67$170
Bone density scan (DEXA)14$34$75
New patient office visit (30-44 min)13$75$143
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 ↗
$577
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $96/year across 6 years
Bottom 41% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
15
Companies
24
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
$481 (83.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$96 (16.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$64
2023
$77
2022
$302
2020
$38
2019
$80
2018
$17

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$130
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$79
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$74
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$51
Hologic, LLC
$39
Organon LLC
$35
AbbVie, Inc.
$30
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Organon Llc
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$13
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 49.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTIMA HPV · LO LOESTRIN FE · MYFEMBREE · NEXPLANON · ORIAHNN · Orilissa · Phexxi · SLYND · VISTASEAL · VYLEESI · Veozah
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 (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $127 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE
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. Martinez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Martinez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martinez performed 107 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Martinez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Martinez received a total of $577 from 15 companies across 24 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. Martinez's costs compare to other obstetrics & gynecologys in Brownsville?
Dr. Martinez's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Martinez) 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 →