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
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Biard 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. Biard
Dr. Maria Biard is a family medicine in Irving, TX, with 20 years in practice. 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 services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 1,032 | $100 | $310 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 680 | $80 | $426 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month | 512 | $37 | $147 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days | 505 | $38 | $187 |
| Automated urinalysis | 272 | $2 | $16 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle | 210 | $10 | $81 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 209 | $9 | $80 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 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 | 166 | $128 | $465 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) | 121 | $10 | $59 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 120 | $38 | $234 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) | 116 | $0 | $15 |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 116 | $0 | $17 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 106 | $268 | $1,029 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration | 102 | $31 | $108 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 101 | $23 | $96 |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 92 | $31 | $142 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) | 79 | $5 | $32 |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis | 77 | $6 | $32 |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 62 | $89 | $669 |
| Flu vaccine administration | 60 | $31 | $92 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent | 58 | $73 | $110 |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 55 | $1 | $22 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) | 54 | $30 | $250 |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | 53 | $76 | $672 |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 42 | $20 | $134 |
| Administration of vaccine | 34 | $13 | $88 |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 33 | $40 | $237 |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 30 | $61 | $436 |
| Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes | 25 | $25 | $123 |
| Test for balance and posture | 24 | $35 | $325 |
| Evaluation of psychological test, first hour | 24 | $85 | $426 |
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 23 | $31 | $187 |
| Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment | 22 | $2 | $11 |
| Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | 22 | $164 | $710 |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | 20 | $57 | $331 |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 19 | $1 | $3 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 18 | $5 | $43 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 15 | $83 | $609 |
| Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment | 13 | $162 | $566 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 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 Medicines 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), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), with 20 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. Biard experienced with complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Biard performed 1,032 complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 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 medicines 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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