Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Craig, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Gonzales, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Craig
Dr. William Craig is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Gonzales, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Craig performed 32,739 Medicare services across 10,876 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Craig received a total of $250,844 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 337 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Craig 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$250,844 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗32,739
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for cardiovascular disease
10,876
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
9,348 | $0 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
3,829 | $124 | $223 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
3,354 | $98 | $210 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
3,144 | $44 | $95 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
2,571 | $53 | $105 |
| 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. |
1,726 | $10 | $52 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
912 | $67 | $184 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
859 | $37 | $100 |
| 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. |
714 | $82 | $167 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
625 | $142 | $580 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 11-20 min An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. The service involves a total time of 11 to 20 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
526 | $22 | $60 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
462 | $8 | $45 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 406 | $28 | $80 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 374 | $147 | $315 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
356 | $24 | $60 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
345 | $51 | $438 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
343 | $326 | $964 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
342 | $47 | $177 |
| 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. |
286 | $62 | $175 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
253 | $4 | $40 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
227 | $89 | $238 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
224 | $44 | $300 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
182 | $5 | $20 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
132 | $6 | $43 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
126 | $157 | $800 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
111 | $209 | $375 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
109 | $39 | $115 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
100 | $601 | $1,200 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
91 | $17 | $67 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
74 | $45 | $142 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
63 | $19 | $60 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
60 | $16 | $55 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
60 | $11 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
60 | $140 | $500 |
| Same-day hospital admission and discharge, low complexity Initial hospital care for a patient admitted and discharged on the same day, involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 45 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
57 | $73 | $250 |
| Drug infusion during cardiac catheterization Administration of medication through a catheter inserted into the heart during a cardiac catheterization procedure. |
50 | $74 | $400 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 37 | $215 | $2,195 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $130 | $400 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
28 | $50 | $186 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
28 | $16 | $52 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
25 | $14 | $65 |
| 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. |
24 | $121 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $43 | $103 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
15 | $11 | $30 |
| Echocardiogram for congenital heart defect follow-up An ultrasound of the heart used to monitor and follow up on a congenital heart defect. |
13 | $25 | $400 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
13 | $156 | $300 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
34.3% medium
63.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$250,844
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $35,835/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
34
Companies
337
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$202,300 (80.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$27,712 (11.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,178 (6.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,653 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$203,424
2023
$1,299
2022
$616
2021
$16,615
2020
$677
2019
$9,789
2018
$18,423
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$202,300
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28,015
ENDOTRONIX, INC.
$15,264
CVRx, Inc.
$1,346
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$600
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$557
Amgen Inc.
$528
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$320
PFIZER INC.
$184
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$180
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$145
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$143
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$122
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$106
Abbott Laboratories
$103
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$97
Lilly USA, LLC
$91
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$85
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$82
ABIOMED
$72
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$50
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$46
Allergan Inc.
$45
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$11
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$11
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$10
Top 3 companies account for 97.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CORDELLA PULOMONARY ARTERY PRESSURE SENSOR · CardioMEMS HF System · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · EDARBI · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FFRct · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. · HeartMate · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NORTHERA · NURTEC ODT · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · REXULTI · Repatha · Rhythm Express · SCEMBLIX · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZYPITAMAG (pitavastatin)
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $766 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$59,355
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Craig is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of TX peers, with 20 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. Craig experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Craig performed 9,348 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Craig receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Craig received a total of $250,844 from 34 companies across 337 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. Craig's costs compare to other cardiologists in Gonzales?
Dr. Craig's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Craig) 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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