Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin McKinney, MD

Endocrinology · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
400 HARBORSIDE DR, Galveston, TX 77555
4097470890
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1770642126 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. McKinney

Dr. Kevin McKinney is an endocrinology in Galveston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. McKinney performed 202 Medicare services across 167 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. McKinney received a total of $14,649 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 373 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. McKinney 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▲ 202 Medicare services$ $14,649 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
202
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in TX for endocrinology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
167
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11 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)138$68$270
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)28$46$183
New patient office visit (45-59 min)19$90$415
New patient office visit (30-44 min)17$66$273
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 ↗
$14,649
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,093/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for endocrinology
49
Companies
373
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
$12,999 (88.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,650 (11.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,500
2023
$4,759
2022
$1,921
2021
$1,153
2020
$537
2019
$1,176
2018
$1,601

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,062
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,650
Amgen Inc.
$1,294
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,197
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,020
Lilly USA, LLC
$868
Dexcom, Inc.
$482
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$465
Corcept Therapeutics
$440
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$431
GENZYME CORPORATION
$385
Abbott Laboratories
$336
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$297
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$231
Medtronic, Inc.
$223
Insulet Corporation
$217
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$209
MannKind Corporation
$180
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$171
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$167
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$166
Embecta Corp.
$134
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$132
PFIZER INC.
$128
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$125
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$125
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$124
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$121
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$115
AbbVie Inc.
$110
Shire North American Group Inc
$106
AbbVie, Inc.
$105
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$101
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$100
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$100
ABBVIE INC.
$96
CeQur Corporation
$95
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$64
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$39
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Radius Health, Inc.
$33
DEXCOM, INC.
$23
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$16
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$13
Mannkind Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $7,252 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
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. McKinney is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. McKinney experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. McKinney performed 138 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. McKinney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. McKinney received a total of $14,649 from 49 companies across 373 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. McKinney's costs compare to other endocrinologys in Galveston?
Dr. McKinney's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. McKinney) 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 →