Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Angel Perez, MD
Internal Medicine · Channelview, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Perez
Dr. Angel Perez is an internal medicine specialist in Channelview, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Perez performed 3,612 Medicare services across 1,793 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Perez received a total of $11,813 from 65 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 719 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Perez 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 9% volume in TX
$11,813 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,612
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for internal medicine
1,793
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~181 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 (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. |
798 | $59 | $184 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
505 | $1 | $3 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
379 | $7 | $8 |
| 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. |
171 | $36 | $107 |
| 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. |
168 | $10 | $29 |
| 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. |
159 | $49 | $129 |
| 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. |
158 | $31 | $89 |
| Annual depression screening | 125 | $19 | $40 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 112 | $19 | $40 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
85 | $37 | $116 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
76 | $89 | $268 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
57 | $33 | $60 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
57 | $30 | $60 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
47 | $169 | $559 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
47 | $179 | $575 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
47 | $133 | $659 |
| 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. |
45 | $89 | $255 |
| 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. |
42 | $35 | $123 |
| 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. |
39 | $9 | $30 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
36 | $68 | $177 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
36 | $10 | $27 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
36 | $307 | $791 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
36 | $54 | $139 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
36 | $223 | $557 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
33 | $52 | $121 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
30 | $131 | $253 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
25 | $28 | $75 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
23 | $103 | $270 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
22 | $67 | $170 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
21 | $64 | $177 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
20 | $86 | $244 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
20 | $21 | $58 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
20 | $27 | $74 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
19 | $281 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $30 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
16 | $167 | $346 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
12 | $80 | $262 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
12 | $104 | $273 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
12 | $68 | $175 |
| Health behavior assessment An evaluation of a patient's health-related behaviors and lifestyle factors. This process helps identify habits that may impact overall well-being. |
11 | $76 | $196 |
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 ↗$11,813
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,688/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
65
Companies
719
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
$11,410 (96.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$403 (3.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,502
2023
$1,355
2022
$1,182
2021
$1,595
2020
$2,119
2019
$1,813
2018
$2,246
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,309
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$928
PFIZER INC.
$907
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$781
Novo Nordisk Inc
$657
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$439
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$394
Lilly USA, LLC
$377
Amgen Inc.
$344
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$324
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$315
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$275
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$258
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$247
Exact Sciences Corporation
$245
ABBVIE INC.
$240
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$189
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$167
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$143
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$132
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$120
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
AbbVie Inc.
$116
Allergan Inc.
$114
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$112
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$92
Allergan, Inc.
$86
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$79
Eisai Inc.
$77
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
HeartFlow, Inc.
$63
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$60
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Mannkind Corporation
$38
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$33
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$31
Almatica Pharma LLC
$30
US WorldMeds, LLC
$29
Genentech USA, Inc.
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$26
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Merz North America, Inc.
$20
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
DERMIRA, INC.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Zyla Life Sciences
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Lupin Inc.
$12
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% of total 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $327 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,154
Per 100K population
45.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
EAST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Perez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 20 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. Perez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Perez performed 798 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. Perez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Perez received a total of $11,813 from 65 companies across 719 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. Perez's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Channelview?
Dr. Perez's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Perez) 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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