Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fabiana Farinetti, MD

Pediatrics · Humble, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
17903 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY STE 201, Humble, TX 77346
2818121846
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1184814493 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. Farinetti

Dr. Fabiana Farinetti is a pediatrics specialist in Humble, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farinetti performed 1,529 Medicare services across 774 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farinetti received a total of $3,305 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. 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. Farinetti 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in TX $3,305 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,529
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for pediatrics
774
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~85 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.
355 $88 $220
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.
183 $48 $65
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days
Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period.
162 $40 $130
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
149 $37 $105
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month
This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month.
122 $36 $80
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.
118 $63 $150
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
75 $131 $230
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
60 $10 $30
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
53 $10 $50
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
43 $13 $60
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.
33 $8 $30
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
27 $10 $30
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
26 $75 $79
Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes
This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period.
26 $32 $85
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
26 $29 $30
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
23 $16 $30
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.
21 $107 $340
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
16 $3 $20
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
11 $170 $345
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 ↗
$3,305
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $472/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for pediatrics
30
Companies
117
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
$2,105 (63.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,200 (36.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$512
2023
$110
2022
$141
2021
$1,410
2020
$225
2019
$469
2018
$439

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,200
Novo Nordisk Inc
$445
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$167
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$150
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$132
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$132
Lilly USA, LLC
$104
PFIZER INC.
$94
Abbott Laboratories
$79
Allergan, Inc.
$71
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$65
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51
AbbVie Inc.
$45
ABBVIE INC.
$42
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$25
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Allergan Inc.
$20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · COSENTYX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Doc Band · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GENERAL BPH · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KAPSPARGO · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · Prolia · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SIMPONI ARIA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · STELARA · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TZIELD · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIMOVO · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · XARELTO
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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for pediatrics in TX.

Equivalent to $216 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatricians within 10 mi
1,050
Per 100K population
22.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
KINGWOOD PINES HOSPITAL
4.6 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. Farinetti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers, with 18 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. Farinetti experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farinetti performed 355 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. Farinetti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farinetti received a total of $3,305 from 30 companies across 117 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. Farinetti's costs compare to other pediatricians in Humble?
Dr. Farinetti's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Farinetti) 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 →