Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gabriela Torres, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Fort Sam Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
2109163647
In practice since 2020 (5 years)
NPI: 1639774755 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. Torres 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. Torres

Dr. Gabriela Torres is an acute care nurse practitioner in Fort Sam Houston, TX, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Torres performed 4,008 Medicare services across 2,022 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Torres received a total of $4,362 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in acute care nurse practitioner. 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. Torres 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.

✓ 5 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in TX $4,362 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,008
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for acute care nurse practitioner
2,022
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~802 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
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test
A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism.
1,539 $34 $78
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
513 $3 $15
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.
465 $56 $150
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.
304 $80 $215
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
176 $8 $95
Yeast/candida DNA test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample.
130 $34 $77
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
129 $8 $10
Group B Strep DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria.
129 $34 $77
Staphylococcus aureus DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample.
127 $34 $77
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 104 $18 $110
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
80 $0 $30
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
43 $25 $150
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
41 $76 $275
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.
40 $9 $30
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder.
39 $39 $180
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
30 $49 $215
Red blood cell concentration measurement
A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood.
23 $2 $8
Hemoglobin blood test
A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
23 $2 $8
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 20 $29 $145
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.
20 $108 $313
Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection
This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle.
18 $21 $75
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
15 $8 $45
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 ↗
$4,362
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,091/year across 4 years
Top 6% in TX for acute care nurse practitioner
24
Companies
57
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
$4,084 (93.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$278 (6.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,314
2023
$2,027
2022
$922
2021
$100

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$448
ABBVIE INC.
$395
Axonics, Inc.
$389
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$379
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$369
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$363
Lilly USA, LLC
$250
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$247
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$243
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$195
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$157
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$125
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$122
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$121
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$110
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$96
Tolmar, Inc.
$33
QOL Medical, LLC
$21
Celgene Corporation
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 28.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics · BOTOX · Bulkamid · DUPIXENT · ELIGARD · ENTYVIO · Epclusa · FASENRA · GEMTESA · GIAPREZA · INTERSTIM · IQIRVO · Livdelzi · Myrbetriq · NURO · OMVOH · ORGOVYX · Pomalyst · REBYOTA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · TLANDO · TREMFYA · VOQUEZNA · VOWST · Vemlidy · XACDURO · XTANDI · XYOSTED
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 (94%) 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 acute care nurse practitioner in TX.

Equivalent to $109 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Acute care nurse practitioners within 10 mi
263
Per 100K population
12.9
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
Brooke Army Medical Center (FT Sam Houston)
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. Torres is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers.

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. Torres experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Torres performed 1,539 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Torres receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Torres received a total of $4,362 from 24 companies across 57 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. Torres's costs compare to other acute care nurse practitioners in Fort Sam Houston?
Dr. Torres's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Torres) 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 →