Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Pedro, M.D.

Optician · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7833 OAKMONT BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76132
8173360661
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1982634481 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. Pedro 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. Pedro

Dr. Steven Pedro is an optician specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pedro performed 3,244 Medicare services across 1,888 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pedro received a total of $4,192 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 151 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Pedro 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 21% volume in TX $4,192 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,244
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for optician
1,888
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~171 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 (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.
1,105 $81 $137
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
503 $4 $8
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface.
384 $71 $123
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
243 $1 $2
Injection into skin growths, more than 7
A procedure involving the injection of medication into more than seven skin growths.
164 $43 $76
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1
Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer.
138 $33 $75
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.
94 $102 $176
Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin affected by inflammation or infection. It is performed when the affected area covers up to 10 percent of the patient's total body surface area.
89 $37 $63
Injection into skin growths, 1-7
A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths.
80 $31 $64
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths 61 $84 $144
Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter.
47 $121 $208
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.
44 $57 $99
UV therapy with tar or petroleum jelly
A treatment using ultraviolet radiation combined with the application of tar or petroleum jelly to the skin.
41 $84 $126
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter.
35 $113 $186
Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
34 $108 $183
Ultraviolet light skin treatment
Application of ultraviolet light to the skin for therapeutic purposes.
29 $16 $27
Removal of noncancer skin growth, face/ears/eyelids/nose/lips/mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter.
27 $98 $188
Punch biopsy of additional skin growth
A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination.
26 $45 $65
Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters.
23 $680 $978
Punch biopsy of first skin growth
A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination.
22 $88 $136
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals.
20 $114 $194
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter.
12 $129 $213
Skin graft for scalp, arm, or leg wound, 10.1-30 sq cm
This procedure involves repairing a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin from another area to cover the defect. The graft size is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters.
12 $632 $926
Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm
This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter.
11 $67 $169
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 ↗
$4,192
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $599/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for optician
24
Companies
151
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
$4,175 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$393
2023
$1,469
2022
$767
2021
$233
2020
$186
2019
$583
2018
$562

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$742
AbbVie, Inc.
$410
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$382
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$295
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$266
Amgen Inc.
$263
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$262
PFIZER INC.
$255
ABBVIE INC.
$172
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$170
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$146
Incyte Corporation
$130
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
GENZYME CORPORATION
$113
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$112
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$106
Merz North America, Inc.
$73
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$45
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$27
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$16
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARAZLO · COSENTYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Ecoza · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TARGRETIN · VTAMA · XEOMIN
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.

Equivalent to $129 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
148
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
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. Pedro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pedro experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pedro performed 1,105 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. Pedro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pedro received a total of $4,192 from 24 companies across 151 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. Pedro's costs compare to other opticians in Fort Worth?
Dr. Pedro's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Pedro) 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 →