Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Percy Morales, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Humble, TX
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Mixed engagement
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. Morales
Dr. Percy Morales is an interventional cardiology specialist in Humble, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales performed 3,046 Medicare services across 1,695 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales received a total of $26,140 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 534 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Morales 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in TX
$26,140 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,046
Medicare services
Top 36% in TX for interventional cardiology
1,695
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
425 | $60 | $230 |
| 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. |
387 | $91 | $340 |
| 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. |
378 | $10 | $55 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
249 | $29 | $95 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
207 | $17 | $80 |
| 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. |
175 | $640 | $2,190 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
170 | $19 | $85 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
169 | $22 | $100 |
| 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. |
162 | $6 | $30 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
128 | $20 | $85 |
| 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. |
128 | $64 | $235 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
124 | $20 | $90 |
| 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. |
78 | $98 | $553 |
| 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. |
53 | $121 | $515 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
43 | $57 | $220 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
33 | $27 | $125 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
21 | $555 | $2,508 |
| 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 | $192 | $971 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
19 | $54 | $473 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
15 | $10 | $158 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
14 | $331 | $1,656 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
14 | $146 | $650 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
12 | $75 | $498 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
12 | $722 | $3,567 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
11 | $81 | $346 |
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.
16.2% high complexity
1.0% medium
82.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,140
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,734/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for interventional cardiology
41
Companies
534
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
$12,531 (47.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,259 (31.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,350 (20.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,822
2023
$1,973
2022
$1,784
2021
$1,399
2020
$2,802
2019
$10,590
2018
$4,769
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$9,584
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,717
PFIZER INC.
$2,319
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,441
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,298
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$819
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$598
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$535
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$474
Amgen Inc.
$420
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$377
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$293
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$266
BIOTRONIK INC.
$237
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$209
Novo Nordisk Inc
$183
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$144
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$136
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$134
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$104
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$100
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$89
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$82
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$43
HeartFlow, Inc.
$42
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$25
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
CVRx, Inc.
$17
Invuity, Inc.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.4% 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 (48%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $858 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
1.2
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. Morales is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers, with 17 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. Morales experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales performed 425 hospital follow-up visit, moderate 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. Morales receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales received a total of $26,140 from 41 companies across 534 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. Morales's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Humble?
Dr. Morales's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Morales) 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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