Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ricardo Martinez, MD
Family Medicine · Farmers Branch, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Martinez
Dr. Ricardo Martinez is a family medicine specialist in Farmers Branch, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Martinez performed 4,957 Medicare services across 1,163 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Martinez received a total of $8,772 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 425 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. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$8,772 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,957
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
1,163
Unique beneficiaries
$476
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoon membrane, per square centimeter This code represents the measurement or billing unit for cocoon membrane, calculated per square centimeter of surface area. |
1,645 | $1,379 | $1,759 |
| COVID-19 test, self-administered An FDA-approved, authorized, or cleared test kit for nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use. This code represents the provision of one test count. |
1,456 | $12 | $34 |
| 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. |
275 | $80 | $222 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
192 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
160 | $62 | $151 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
157 | $5 | $10 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
143 | $3 | $7 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
142 | $10 | $22 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
108 | $6 | $12 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less. |
91 | $120 | $299 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
67 | $25 | $53 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
65 | $36 | $104 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
58 | $128 | $238 |
| Annual depression screening | 56 | $18 | $38 |
| 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. |
55 | $9 | $35 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
50 | $58 | $173 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
46 | $26 | $53 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
39 | $35 | $130 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 39 | $18 | $37 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
24 | $7 | $34 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
23 | $24 | $72 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $123 | $425 |
| 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. |
15 | $68 | $334 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
14 | $164 | $351 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
11 | $33 | $60 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
11 | $22 | $80 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
0.5% medium
99.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,772
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,253/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
55
Companies
425
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
$8,761 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$359
2023
$954
2022
$1,307
2021
$1,408
2020
$1,455
2019
$1,750
2018
$1,539
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,246
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$1,182
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$688
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$661
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$620
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$471
Amgen Inc.
$469
Perspectum Diagnostics Ltd
$392
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$385
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$332
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$253
Novo Nordisk Inc
$251
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$201
PFIZER INC.
$133
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$131
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$106
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
Allergan, Inc.
$100
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$80
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$72
Genentech USA, Inc.
$70
Lilly USA, LLC
$58
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$51
AbbVie Inc.
$50
Optos, Inc.
$44
Allergan Inc.
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Recor Medical Inc
$25
US WorldMeds, LLC
$24
Radius Health, Inc.
$23
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Insulet Corporation
$17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$16
Avvisto Therapeutics, LLC
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$15
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$15
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$12
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% 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 family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $177 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,770
Per 100K population
68.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Martinez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, with 19 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. Martinez experienced with cocoon membrane, per square centimeter?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Martinez performed 1,645 cocoon membrane, per square centimeter 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. Martinez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Martinez received a total of $8,772 from 55 companies across 425 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. Martinez's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Farmers Branch?
Dr. Martinez's average Medicare payment per service is $476. 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. 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 →
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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.
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