Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dane Gruenebaum, DO

Cardiovascular Disease · Edinburg, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2800 W TRENTON RD STE 2868, Edinburg, TX 78539
2818888999
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1265796130 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. Gruenebaum 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. Gruenebaum

Dr. Dane Gruenebaum is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Edinburg, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gruenebaum performed 11,812 Medicare services across 789 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gruenebaum received a total of $11,700 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 271 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Gruenebaum 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in TX $11,700 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,812
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
789
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~909 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
10,950 $0 $1
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
223 $30 $115
Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image
A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel.
102 $84 $369
Arterial plaque removal in leg
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow.
90 $5,825 $25,723
Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session.
86 $6,277 $26,117
Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images
A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health.
86 $123 $476
Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image
A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels.
70 $111 $440
Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel
An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel.
68 $725 $2,777
Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel
A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session.
31 $2,687 $12,096
Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg
This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open.
29 $8,658 $33,029
Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel
This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated.
27 $586 $2,389
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.
19 $70 $263
Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation
An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one.
18 $132 $497
Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch
A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg.
13 $517 $2,435
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.
0.4% high complexity
95.3% medium
4.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,700
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,671/year across 7 years
Top 29% in TX for cardiovascular disease
21
Companies
271
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
$8,441 (72.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,259 (27.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,078
2023
$447
2022
$3,319
2021
$1,844
2020
$1,554
2019
$492
2018
$1,966

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$6,213
Abbott Laboratories
$1,657
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$765
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$634
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$490
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$261
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$241
Terumo Medical Corporation
$238
Medtronic, Inc.
$213
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$185
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$146
Philips North America LLC
$144
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$113
Inari Medical, Inc.
$105
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$90
Cook Medical LLC
$77
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$60
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 73.8% 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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $99 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 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. Gruenebaum is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Gruenebaum experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gruenebaum performed 10,950 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Gruenebaum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gruenebaum received a total of $11,700 from 21 companies across 271 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. Gruenebaum's costs compare to other cardiologists in Edinburg?
Dr. Gruenebaum's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. Gruenebaum) 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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