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Dr. Hector Ubaldo, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Ubaldo 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. Ubaldo
Dr. Hector Ubaldo is an internal medicine specialist in Katy, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ubaldo performed 4,630 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ubaldo received a total of $6,470 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 113 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ubaldo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$6,470 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,630
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
880 | $3 | $15 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
834 | $18 | $45 |
| 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. |
596 | $89 | $175 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
390 | $25 | $55 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 217 | $16 | $55 |
| 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. |
209 | $65 | $125 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
156 | $3 | $7 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
133 | $16 | $21 |
| 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. |
112 | $11 | $40 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
99 | $8 | $16 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 80 | $19 | $76 |
| Annual depression screening | 75 | $19 | $22 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
71 | $131 | $175 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
67 | $16 | $31 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
65 | $29 | $60 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
62 | $50 | $63 |
| 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. |
49 | $23 | $84 |
| 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. |
48 | $9 | $25 |
| Walking/gait training therapy, per 15 min A therapy session focused on training walking skills. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
47 | $17 | $65 |
| OCT scan of both ears An optical coherence tomography scan performed on both ears to capture detailed images of the ear structures. |
43 | $30 | $132 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 39 | $76 | $125 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
34 | $3 | $10 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
28 | $13 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
23 | $31 | $39 |
| 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. |
22 | $116 | $275 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 21 | $20 | $58 |
| 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. |
21 | $98 | $175 |
| 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. |
20 | $48 | $125 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
20 | $42 | $95 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
20 | $45 | $85 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
20 | $71 | $125 |
| 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. |
18 | $95 | $196 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 17 | $56 | $200 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $31 | $38 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
15 | $27 | $102 |
| 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. |
14 | $20 | $75 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer This procedure involves wearing a device to record blood pressure over a day or longer. It includes analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and providing a report. |
13 | $34 | $85 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
12 | $29 | $79 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 12 | $233 | $246 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
12 | $99 | $302 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,470
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $924/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
113
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,038
2023
$487
2022
$371
2021
$273
2020
$130
2019
$130
2018
$41
Payments by company (2024)
PhotoniCare Inc
$4,934
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PhotoniCare Inc
$4,934
Abbott Laboratories
$327
Novo Nordisk Inc
$238
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$119
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$98
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$85
AbbVie Inc.
$69
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$60
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$48
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$46
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Corium, LLC
$25
Pulmonx Corporation
$21
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Neuronetics, Inc.
$21
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$17
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Amgen Inc.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$13
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · AZSTARYS · CHANTIX · CHARTIS CATHETER · ELIQUIS · Edarbi · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · Hymovis · JARDIANCE · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · Kristalose · MOUNJARO · Mitigare · NEUROSTAR TMS THERAPY · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · Otezla · OtoSight Middle Ear Scope · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QELBREE · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TLANDO · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · Tlando · Tresiba · UBRELVY · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · XYOSTED
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,343
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF KATY
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ubaldo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ubaldo experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ubaldo performed 880 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ubaldo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ubaldo received a total of $6,470 from 31 companies across 113 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ubaldo's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Katy?
Dr. Ubaldo's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Ubaldo) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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