Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Roberto Andrade, MD

Infectious Disease · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2015 THOMAS ST, Houston, TX 77009
7138734000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508946922 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. Andrade 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. Andrade

Dr. Roberto Andrade is an infectious disease in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Andrade performed 4,872 Medicare services across 950 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Andrade received a total of $8,261 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 330 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in infectious 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. Andrade 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 7% volume in TX$ $8,261 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,872
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for infectious disease
950
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~256 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity1,847$96$300
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less872$48$215
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc860$1$4
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity709$64$200
Initial hospital admission, high complexity211$136$500
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)131$68$180
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)131$89$260
Critical care, first 30-74 min56$168$550
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)40$43$110
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$127$400
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.
35.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
64.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,261
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,180/year across 7 years
Top 16% in TX for infectious disease
26
Companies
330
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
$7,874 (95.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$387 (4.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,445
2023
$1,836
2022
$1,499
2021
$1,035
2020
$706
2019
$1,296
2018
$444

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$1,226
Insmed, Inc.
$1,106
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$792
ViiV Healthcare Company
$788
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$576
AbbVie Inc.
$539
Shionogi Inc
$471
ABBVIE INC.
$414
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$410
Janssen Products, LP
$385
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$277
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$201
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$179
Allergan, Inc.
$137
Amgen Inc.
$137
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$123
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$118
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$109
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$60
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$55
Allergan Inc.
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AVYCAZ · Arikayce · Biktarvy · CABENUVA · CRESEMBA · Cresemba · DALVANCE · DELSTRIGO · DIFICID · DOVATO · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Fetroja · ISENTRESS · Kerendia · Kimyrsa · MYCAMINE · NUZYRA · Ozempic · PIFELTRO · RECARBRIO · Rezzayo · SYMTUZA · Santyl · Symtuza · TRULICITY · VOQUEZNA · Vabomere · XACDURO · XARELTO · XERAVA · Xerava · ZERBAXA
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $170 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Infectious Diseases within 10 mi
154
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
2.7 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. Andrade is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 16%), 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. Andrade experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Andrade performed 1,847 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Andrade receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Andrade received a total of $8,261 from 26 companies across 330 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. Andrade's costs compare to other infectious diseases in Houston?
Dr. Andrade'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. Andrade) 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 →