Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Baptista, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Humble, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baptista
Dr. Edward Baptista is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Humble, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baptista performed 3,488 Medicare services across 2,490 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baptista received a total of $17,119 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 887 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. Baptista 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 29% volume in TX
$17,119 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,488
Medicare services
Top 29% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,490
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~184 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. |
1,139 | $97 | $282 |
| 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. |
805 | $11 | $44 |
| 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. |
311 | $6 | $23 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
200 | $8 | $10 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
118 | $62 | $187 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
104 | $145 | $538 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
85 | $10 | $36 |
| 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. |
71 | $4 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
70 | $13 | $42 |
| 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. |
67 | $64 | $193 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
59 | $7 | $21 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
50 | $21 | $69 |
| 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. |
50 | $688 | $1,824 |
| 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. |
47 | $112 | $432 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
46 | $8 | $24 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $97 | $361 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
32 | $8 | $28 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
31 | $25 | $84 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
28 | $6 | $19 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
27 | $5 | $16 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
27 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
21 | $53 | $229 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
19 | $196 | $554 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
15 | $62 | $186 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $77 | $438 |
| 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. |
13 | $125 | $378 |
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.
3.4% high complexity
0.4% medium
96.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,119
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,446/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for cardiovascular disease
58
Companies
887
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
$17,017 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$101 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,959
2023
$2,450
2022
$2,370
2021
$2,352
2020
$2,323
2019
$2,443
2018
$3,221
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,279
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,073
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,387
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$899
Amgen Inc.
$826
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$555
PFIZER INC.
$549
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$524
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$508
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$487
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$405
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$404
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$380
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$358
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$350
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$348
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$309
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$297
BIOTRONIK INC.
$287
CVRx, Inc.
$285
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$274
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$206
Novo Nordisk Inc
$167
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$158
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$138
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
ABIOMED
$117
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$108
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$85
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$73
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Bolton Medical Inc
$66
AtriCure, Inc.
$62
Medtronic, Inc.
$61
HeartFlow, Inc.
$57
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$53
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$50
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$45
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$42
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$39
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$37
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$34
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$33
Biom'Up France SAS
$32
Endologix LLC
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Resmed Corp
$25
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$14
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $491 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
350
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST 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. Baptista is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% 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. Baptista experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baptista performed 1,139 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. Baptista receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baptista received a total of $17,119 from 58 companies across 887 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. Baptista's costs compare to other cardiologists in Humble?
Dr. Baptista's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Baptista) 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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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.
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