Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Freddie Morales, M.D.

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Killeen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2207 S CLEAR CREEK RD, Killeen, TX 76549
2545543003
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1235169640 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Morales 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. Morales

Dr. Freddie Morales is a sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician in Killeen, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales performed 3,007 Medicare services across 2,085 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales received a total of $3,919 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 140 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 24% volume in TX$ $3,919 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,007
Medicare services
Top 24% in TX for sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician
2,085
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~158 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)506$91$190
Test for exercise-induced lung stress460$25$150
Test to measure rate of airflow455$28$102
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors429$41$150
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases357$43$150
Critical care, first 30-74 min177$163$554
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)156$131$270
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)84$164$300
Flu vaccine administration70$30$35
Flu vaccine, high-dose50$72$80
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration33$8$60
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity30$91$194
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)28$92$550
Initial hospital admission, high complexity26$132$396
Pneumonia vaccine administration26$29$32
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use25$280$300
Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas25$13$37
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)22$87$650
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent17$75$79
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity17$62$155
Home sleep test (hst) with type iii portable monitor, unattended; minimum of 4 channels: 2 respiratory movement/airflow, 1 ecg/heart rate and 1 oxygen saturation14$35$237
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 ↗
$3,919
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $560/year across 7 years
Top 36% in TX for sleep medicine (internal medicine) physician
25
Companies
140
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
$2,842 (72.5%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,024 (26.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$53 (1.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,100
2023
$137
2022
$168
2021
$53
2020
$464
2019
$1,027
2018
$970

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips North America LLC
$1,024
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$797
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$600
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$267
Allergan Inc.
$226
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$184
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$88
Genentech USA, Inc.
$77
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$66
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$66
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$62
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$41
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Inogen, Inc.
$31
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$31
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$21
Itamar Medical Inc
$20
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8269) DreamStation Cpap · ACTHAR · ANORO · AVYCAZ · BREO · BREZTRI · BROVANA · Baxdela · DUPIXENT · Esbriet · FASENRA · Flexitouch Plus · Horizant · INOGEN · InogenOne · LONHALA MAGNAIR · NUCALA · OFEV · QUVIVIQ · Respiratoriy Care Undiv · SPIRIVA · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · TEFLARO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · UTIBRON · Utibron · Vabomere · WatchPATONE · Wellcentive Undiv · XARELTO · Xyrem · Yupelri
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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $130 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$66,051
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH CENTRAL TEXAS
8.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Morales experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales performed 506 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. Morales receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales received a total of $3,919 from 25 companies across 140 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 sleep medicine (internal medicine) physicians in Killeen?
Dr. Morales's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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 →
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 →