Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Angel Rivera-Soto, M.D.
Dermatology · Dickinson, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rivera-Soto
Dr. Angel Rivera-Soto is a dermatology specialist in Dickinson, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rivera-Soto performed 2,502 Medicare services across 1,543 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rivera-Soto received a total of $4,553 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 251 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Rivera-Soto 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in TX
$4,553 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,502
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for dermatology
1,543
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~167 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. |
591 | $90 | $327 |
| 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. |
374 | $47 | $131 |
| 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. |
249 | $58 | $220 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
146 | $10 | $43 |
| Annual depression screening | 133 | $19 | $56 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
127 | $130 | $357 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
112 | $8 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
102 | $16 | $69 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
101 | $13 | $55 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
83 | $9 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
65 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
44 | $3 | $16 |
| 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. |
36 | $2 | $9 |
| 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. |
33 | $46 | $217 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
31 | $35 | $126 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
28 | $17 | $61 |
| 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. |
26 | $33 | $82 |
| 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. |
26 | $101 | $410 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
26 | $30 | $63 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
25 | $89 | $330 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
24 | $16 | $57 |
| Retinal imaging with remote physician review This procedure involves imaging the retina followed by a remote review of the images by a physician. |
24 | $10 | $53 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
21 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
18 | $66 | $294 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
17 | $19 | $75 |
| 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. |
15 | $9 | $70 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
13 | $16 | $49 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
12 | $19 | $60 |
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 ↗$4,553
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $650/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for dermatology
42
Companies
251
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
$4,553 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$566
2023
$389
2022
$398
2021
$756
2020
$252
2019
$783
2018
$1,410
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$641
Lilly USA, LLC
$447
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$436
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$426
AbbVie Inc.
$415
PFIZER INC.
$241
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$209
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$198
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$171
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$124
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$94
Exact Sciences Corporation
$91
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$60
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$60
Shire North American Group Inc
$57
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$54
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$49
Allergan Inc.
$47
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Amgen Inc.
$46
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
ITI, Inc.
$26
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Coala Life Inc
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$19
Eisai Inc.
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$18
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADHANSIA XR · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · BREO · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · CAPLYTA · Coala Heart Monitor · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · Fluad Quadrivalent · HawkOne · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LUCEMYRA · LYRICA · Levorphanol · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · MYDAYIS · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · RELISTOR · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Tresiba · Trintellix · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · Yupelri · ZEPBOUND · talicia
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 7% for dermatology in TX.
Equivalent to $182 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
7.3
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
8.6 mi
8.6 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. Rivera-Soto is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 15 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. Rivera-Soto experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rivera-Soto performed 591 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. Rivera-Soto receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rivera-Soto received a total of $4,553 from 42 companies across 251 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. Rivera-Soto's costs compare to other dermatologists in Dickinson?
Dr. Rivera-Soto's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Rivera-Soto) 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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