Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Maria Biard, MD
Family Medicine · Irving, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Biard
Dr. Maria Biard is a family medicine specialist in Irving, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Biard performed 5,913 Medicare services across 3,330 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Biard received a total of $13,644 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 857 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Biard 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 3% volume in TX
$13,644 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,913
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
3,330
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
1,032 | $100 | $310 |
| 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. |
680 | $80 | $426 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
512 | $37 | $147 |
| 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. |
505 | $38 | $187 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
272 | $2 | $16 |
| 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. |
210 | $10 | $81 |
| 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. |
209 | $9 | $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. |
206 | $54 | $287 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 201 | $18 | $80 |
| Annual depression screening | 172 | $18 | $79 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
166 | $128 | $465 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
121 | $10 | $59 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
120 | $38 | $234 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
116 | $0 | $15 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
116 | $0 | $17 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
106 | $268 | $1,029 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
102 | $31 | $108 |
| 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. |
101 | $23 | $96 |
| 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. |
92 | $31 | $142 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
79 | $5 | $32 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
77 | $6 | $32 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
62 | $89 | $669 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
60 | $31 | $92 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
58 | $73 | $110 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
55 | $1 | $22 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
54 | $30 | $250 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
53 | $76 | $672 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
42 | $20 | $134 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
34 | $13 | $88 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
33 | $40 | $237 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
30 | $61 | $436 |
| Substance misuse assessment and brief intervention A structured assessment of alcohol or substance misuse combined with a brief intervention lasting 15 to 30 minutes. |
25 | $25 | $123 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
24 | $35 | $325 |
| Psychological test evaluation, first hour A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session. |
24 | $85 | $426 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
23 | $31 | $187 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
22 | $2 | $11 |
| 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. |
22 | $164 | $710 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
20 | $57 | $331 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
19 | $1 | $3 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 18 | $5 | $43 |
| 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. |
15 | $83 | $609 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $162 | $566 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $21 | $86 |
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 ↗$13,644
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,949/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
69
Companies
857
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
$13,644 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$55
2023
$588
2022
$2,955
2021
$3,436
2020
$1,304
2019
$2,309
2018
$2,997
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,589
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,148
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$926
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$792
Lilly USA, LLC
$756
PFIZER INC.
$698
AbbVie Inc.
$610
Amgen Inc.
$606
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$604
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$595
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$561
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$395
ABBVIE INC.
$372
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$352
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$255
Allergan Inc.
$238
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$235
Abbott Laboratories
$227
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$192
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$167
AbbVie, Inc.
$160
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$160
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$152
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$117
Eisai Inc.
$89
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$85
Allergan, Inc.
$83
Dexcom, Inc.
$74
Genentech USA, Inc.
$62
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$57
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$48
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$48
EISAI INC.
$47
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$46
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$41
ViiV Healthcare Company
$40
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$39
Kaleo, Inc.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Lundbeck LLC
$34
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$28
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$28
Shire North American Group Inc
$27
ALK-Abello, Inc
$25
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$24
CeQur Corporation
$22
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$22
SI-BONE, INC.
$20
Promius Pharma LLC
$19
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$18
Seqirus USA Inc
$18
SI-BONE, Inc.
$17
Mannkind Corporation
$17
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$15
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
GE HEALTHCARE
$13
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$13
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $231 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,869
Per 100K population
71.8
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Biard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of TX peers, with 20 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. Biard experienced with complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Biard performed 1,032 complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes 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. Biard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Biard received a total of $13,644 from 69 companies across 857 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. Biard's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Irving?
Dr. Biard's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Biard) 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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