Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alejandro Rocha, D.O.

Family Medicine · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10500 VISTA DEL SOL DR STE C, El Paso, TX 79925
9154448571
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1528028099 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. Rocha 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. Rocha

Dr. Alejandro Rocha is a family medicine in El Paso, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rocha performed 2,499 Medicare services across 926 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rocha received a total of $9,985 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 481 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. Rocha 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 10% volume in TX$ $9,985 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,499
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for family medicine
926
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~125 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
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month816$42$82
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)451$82$251
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)215$61$177
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)152$0$1
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle150$10$35
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection140$0$1
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries95$57$146
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg68$1$3
Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing48$59$161
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function48$86$220
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg35$0$1
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume32$20$52
New patient office visit (45-59 min)28$78$326
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage26$21$40
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min24$23$30
Annual wellness visit, follow-up24$124$225
Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair23$96$245
Use of electrodes during balance testing23$8$21
Flu vaccine administration23$30$60
Automated urinalysis18$2$10
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails17$34$87
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording16$84$220
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)15$43$110
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead12$10$28
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 ↗
$9,985
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,426/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for family medicine
49
Companies
481
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
$9,985 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,716
2023
$1,274
2022
$995
2021
$1,797
2020
$1,728
2019
$1,188
2018
$1,287

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,926
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$936
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$844
PFIZER INC.
$759
Lilly USA, LLC
$695
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$392
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$369
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$365
Allergan Inc.
$352
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$294
ABBVIE INC.
$259
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$251
Novo Nordisk Inc
$236
AbbVie Inc.
$234
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$229
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$186
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$123
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$119
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$99
Exact Sciences Corporation
$90
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$87
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$80
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$77
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Axonics, Inc.
$71
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$70
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$66
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$65
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$64
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$58
Amgen Inc.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
Lundbeck LLC
$42
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
Eisai Inc.
$27
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
DEXCOM, INC.
$21
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$21
Corium, LLC
$20
Corcept Therapeutics
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Bioventus LLC
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% 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 5% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $400 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
206
Per 100K population
23.8
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
4.3 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. Rocha is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 5%), with 20 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. Rocha experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rocha performed 816 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Rocha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rocha received a total of $9,985 from 49 companies across 481 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. Rocha's costs compare to other family medicines in El Paso?
Dr. Rocha's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Rocha) 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 →