Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
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. Gonzalez
Dr. Francisco Gonzalez is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in El Paso, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 1,841 Medicare services across 1,258 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $24,115 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 358 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gonzalez 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,841 Medicare services
$24,115 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,841
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
1,258
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~102 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 (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. |
367 | $59 | $139 |
| 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. |
277 | $10 | $60 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
140 | $24 | $137 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
98 | $20 | $85 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
98 | $27 | $144 |
| 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. |
92 | $112 | $320 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
78 | $14 | $98 |
| 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. |
76 | $90 | $205 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
74 | $41 | $222 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
54 | $62 | $780 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
48 | $12 | $73 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
48 | $222 | $1,229 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
46 | $20 | $106 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
45 | $127 | $793 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
45 | $689 | $3,279 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $100 | $268 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
38 | $225 | $1,230 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
33 | $21 | $207 |
| 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. |
31 | $93 | $200 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
29 | $29 | $154 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $40 | $194 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
25 | $56 | $1,155 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
19 | $626 | $2,457 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $573 | $2,519 |
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.
36.8% high complexity
1.4% medium
61.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,115
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,445/year across 7 years
Top 47% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
28
Companies
358
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,049 (54.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,066 (45.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,326
2023
$1,103
2022
$1,812
2021
$1,238
2020
$4,855
2019
$9,471
2018
$2,310
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$6,003
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$5,456
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,775
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,954
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,786
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,361
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$254
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$244
ABBVIE INC.
$166
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$155
PFIZER INC.
$145
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$122
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$121
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$81
Philips North America LLC
$42
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Haemonetics Corporation
$27
Amgen Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$23
MEDICOMP INC
$23
ATRICURE, INC.
$21
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (9124) LM Undivided · ACCOLADE SR · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AVYCAZ · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acunav · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CRT-Ds · Cardiac Monitor · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · CareLink Express · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · DALVANCE · Daraprim 30 Tablet in 1 Bottle · Delivery Systems · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENDURANT IIS · ENSOETM · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL TACHY · ICDs · IGT D Coronary · IGT D Peripheral · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · JOT DX · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · PRADAXA · Pacemakers · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · QUVIVIQ · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SELECTSECURE · SELECTSITE · SensiTherm (ICE) · TENDRIL · Tendril Pacing Lead · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device · remede System
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 →
The majority of payments (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $1,310 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS
0.0 mi
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. Gonzalez is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 18 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. Gonzalez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 367 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $24,115 from 28 companies across 358 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. Gonzalez's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in El Paso?
Dr. Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Gonzalez) 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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