Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Orlando Kypuros, MD

Hospitalist Physician · Converse, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7585 KITTY HAWK, Converse, TX 78109
2104682333
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1225103872 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. Kypuros 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. Kypuros

Dr. Orlando Kypuros is a hospitalist physician in Converse, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kypuros performed 8,286 Medicare services across 3,527 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kypuros received a total of $6,826 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 424 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist 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. Kypuros 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 2% volume in TX$ $6,826 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,286
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for hospitalist physician
3,527
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~436 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity2,664$62$120
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity1,649$93$170
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)953$88$220
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min661$89$180
Initial hospital admission, high complexity601$134$320
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month235$38$150
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min215$60$150
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes205$18$35
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes205$25$40
Annual depression screening199$18$35
Annual wellness visit, follow-up184$126$200
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days108$38$100
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes78$25$50
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes62$31$140
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity47$98$220
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and44$41$130
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity35$154$300
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow35$81$175
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)28$59$150
New patient office visit (45-59 min)27$115$270
Urinalysis, manual25$3$20
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a15$32$100
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead11$10$30
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 ↗
$6,826
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $975/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for hospitalist physician
37
Companies
424
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
$6,691 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$135 (2.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$936
2023
$944
2022
$912
2021
$1,323
2020
$813
2019
$1,148
2018
$751

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,476
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,475
ABBVIE INC.
$447
Allergan Inc.
$278
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$242
Abbott Laboratories
$233
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$187
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
PFIZER INC.
$175
AbbVie Inc.
$175
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$173
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$172
Amgen Inc.
$161
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$159
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$158
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$145
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$141
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$101
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$95
Allergan, Inc.
$84
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Nevro Corp.
$53
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$39
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
AbbVie, Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.8% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for hospitalist physician in TX.

Equivalent to $82 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hospitalist Physicians within 10 mi
146
Per 100K population
7.2
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
Brooke Army Medical Center (FT Sam Houston)
8.8 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. Kypuros is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 5%), with 19 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. Kypuros experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kypuros performed 2,664 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Kypuros receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kypuros received a total of $6,826 from 37 companies across 424 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. Kypuros's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Converse?
Dr. Kypuros's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Kypuros) 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 →