Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frank Martinez, M.D.
Family Medicine · Corpus Christi, 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. Martinez
Dr. Frank Martinez is a family medicine specialist in Corpus Christi, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martinez performed 1,772 Medicare services across 1,050 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martinez received a total of $7,073 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 525 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in TX
$7,073 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,772
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for family medicine
1,050
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~93 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. |
772 | $80 | $240 |
| 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. |
327 | $55 | $180 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
109 | $2 | $30 |
| 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. |
66 | $9 | $102 |
| 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. |
61 | $10 | $45 |
| Annual depression screening | 50 | $17 | $38 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
48 | $124 | $263 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
36 | $22 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
35 | $30 | $45 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
33 | $0 | $24 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
32 | $142 | $413 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
32 | $197 | $646 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
31 | $149 | $526 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
28 | $177 | $526 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
23 | $94 | $450 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
22 | $3 | $60 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
21 | $64 | $210 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
18 | $211 | $450 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
15 | $136 | $413 |
| 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. |
13 | $104 | $248 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
13.9% medium
84.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,073
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,010/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for family medicine
53
Companies
525
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
$7,061 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$512
2023
$374
2022
$560
2021
$1,073
2020
$159
2019
$2,403
2018
$1,993
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$996
PFIZER INC.
$835
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$601
Amgen Inc.
$478
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$453
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$441
ABBVIE INC.
$411
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$265
Lilly USA, LLC
$253
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$251
AbbVie Inc.
$243
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$183
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$170
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$144
Allergan Inc.
$143
AbbVie, Inc.
$115
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$88
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Nevro Corp.
$66
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$65
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$41
Radius Health, Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
OPTOS, INC.
$30
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$28
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Allergan, Inc.
$24
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Corcept Therapeutics
$18
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Neuronetics, Inc.
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
MannKind Corporation
$15
LifeScan, Inc.
$15
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
Shionogi Inc
$12
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$12
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $399 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
194
Per 100K population
55.0
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
4.9 mi
4.9 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. Martinez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of TX peers, 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. Martinez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martinez performed 772 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. Martinez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Martinez received a total of $7,073 from 53 companies across 525 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 family medicine physicians in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Martinez's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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 →
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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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