Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pablo Casares, M.D

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
106 MESA PARK DR STE 200, El Paso, TX 79912
9153003484
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1073827762 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. Casares 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. Casares

Dr. Pablo Casares is a geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in El Paso, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Casares performed 3,947 Medicare services across 651 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Casares received a total of $6,031 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 282 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Casares 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 8% volume in TX$ $6,031 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,947
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
651
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~263 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
Nursing facility visit, low complexity2,784$56$134
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)458$79$215
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity295$60$138
Initial hospital admission, high complexity83$131$392
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity72$91$201
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min72$86$209
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes48$136$325
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min43$62$185
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit28$158$332
Annual wellness visit, follow-up26$124$257
New patient office visit (30-44 min)22$76$208
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity16$39$177
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 ↗
$6,031
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $862/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
39
Companies
282
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
$6,031 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,323
2023
$1,278
2022
$1,132
2021
$801
2020
$623
2019
$638
2018
$236

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,251
Amgen Inc.
$834
AbbVie Inc.
$784
Medtronic, Inc.
$371
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$305
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$256
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$212
UCB, Inc.
$193
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$148
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$146
Relypsa, Inc.
$143
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$129
Novo Nordisk Inc
$110
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$108
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$96
Radius Health, Inc.
$77
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
AbbVie, Inc.
$73
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$69
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$66
Abbott Laboratories
$60
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Lilly USA, LLC
$44
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$41
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$32
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$29
Ardelyx, Inc.
$29
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Organon Llc
$23
Biogen, Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$17
DEXCOM, INC.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% 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 6% for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in TX.

Equivalent to $153 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
RIO VISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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. Casares is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), with 15 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. Casares experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Casares performed 2,784 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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. Casares receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Casares received a total of $6,031 from 39 companies across 282 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. Casares's costs compare to other geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physicians in El Paso?
Dr. Casares's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Casares) 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 →