Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Frank Mazzola, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Harlingen, TX
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
2310 N ED CAREY DR, Harlingen, TX 78550
9564285522
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1558323915 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. Mazzola

Dr. Frank Mazzola is a cardiovascular disease in Harlingen, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mazzola performed 2,775 Medicare services across 1,176 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mazzola received a total of $82,279 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 389 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Mazzola 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 38% volume in TX$ $82,279 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,775
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,176
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~139 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
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days542$19$64
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)430$88$234
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days331$19$65
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days326$22$80
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead289$10$70
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days173$28$158
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system115$41$85
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity79$61$151
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system65$50$125
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system60$51$125
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system58$37$110
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)56$132$343
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity55$99$330
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional30$632$1,685
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional29$20$78
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)25$65$149
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat22$80$363
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode21$375$1,501
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system21$81$190
Echocardiogram, transthoracic21$144$500
Heart muscle strain imaging14$27$97
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of upper chamber of heart causing supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate)13$603$2,479
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.
29.4% high complexity
0.5% medium
70.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$82,279
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,754/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for cardiovascular disease
17
Companies
389
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
$57,403 (69.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,535 (25.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,341 (5.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,823
2023
$10,745
2022
$32,495
2021
$9,297
2020
$7,831
2019
$4,886
2018
$13,203

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$67,862
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$5,970
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$3,830
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$2,147
Abbott Laboratories
$1,701
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$169
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$135
AtriCure, Inc.
$132
LifeWatch Services Inc
$109
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$33
PFIZER INC.
$29
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · Ablation Therapy Hardware · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · BIOMONITOR · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Confidense · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · FORTIFY ASSURA · GALLANT · Hi-Torque All Star guide wire · Iforia 5 VR-T DX · JOT DX · LINQ II · LUX-DX · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · MitraClip System · Orsiro · PENTARAY · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · Plexa · Plexa ProMRI · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SEEQ · Solia · Vascepa · XARELTO · Xience V coronary stent system
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for cardiovascular disease in TX.

Equivalent to $2,965 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
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. Mazzola is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%), with 20 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. Mazzola experienced with evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mazzola performed 542 evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days 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. Mazzola receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mazzola received a total of $82,279 from 17 companies across 389 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. Mazzola's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Harlingen?
Dr. Mazzola's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Mazzola) 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 →