Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jose Mendez- Martinez, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4301 N MESA ST, El Paso, TX 79902
9155422352
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1952589970 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. Mendez- Martinez 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. Mendez- Martinez

Dr. Jose Mendez- Martinez is an interventional cardiology in El Paso, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mendez- Martinez performed 1,108 Medicare services across 889 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mendez- Martinez received a total of $20,240 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 419 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Mendez- 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 1,108 Medicare services$ $20,240 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,108
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in TX for interventional cardiology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
889
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~62 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)187$88$206
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)123$54$139
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity102$58$141
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up100$19$83
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up92$6$24
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function92$2$12
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead87$10$60
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity55$93$202
EKG interpretation and report48$6$30
Initial hospital admission, high complexity42$127$393
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician31$11$47
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician30$16$70
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes22$10$39
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect21$57$236
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity17$96$268
New patient office visit (45-59 min)16$108$320
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)16$140$278
Echocardiogram, transthoracic14$50$205
Cardiac catheterization13$197$983
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.
19.0% high complexity
16.4% medium
64.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$20,240
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,891/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for interventional cardiology
38
Companies
419
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
$20,025 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$215 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,167
2023
$4,257
2022
$987
2021
$1,032
2020
$1,249
2019
$3,782
2018
$2,768

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$7,862
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,337
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,179
Abbott Laboratories
$2,018
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$988
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$669
ABIOMED
$550
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$535
Boston Scientific Corporation
$530
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$491
Amgen Inc.
$327
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$215
PFIZER INC.
$203
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$148
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$121
ABBVIE INC.
$119
Philips North America LLC
$108
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$106
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$101
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$62
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$45
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$43
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$39
Allergan Inc.
$37
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$30
Corcept Therapeutics
$29
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
GE HealthCare
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
CVRx, Inc.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.2% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,827 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Cardiologys within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS
0.0 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. Mendez- Martinez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Mendez- Martinez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mendez- Martinez performed 187 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. Mendez- Martinez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mendez- Martinez received a total of $20,240 from 38 companies across 419 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. Mendez- Martinez's costs compare to other interventional cardiologys in El Paso?
Dr. Mendez- Martinez's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Mendez- 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 →
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 →