Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alfredo Camero, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Laredo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Camero
Dr. Alfredo Camero is a gastroenterology specialist in Laredo, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Camero performed 1,977 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Camero received a total of $4,743 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 198 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. Camero 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$4,743 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,977
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$89
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
448 | $64 | $100 |
| 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. |
361 | $62 | $97 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
231 | $131 | $263 |
| 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. |
198 | $86 | $145 |
| 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. |
167 | $110 | $200 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
122 | $70 | $530 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
111 | $203 | $1,028 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
100 | $4 | $50 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
54 | $87 | $754 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
46 | $149 | $787 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
27 | $120 | $674 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
25 | $93 | $471 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
16 | $94 | $524 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
16 | $145 | $789 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
15 | $197 | $1,512 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
15 | $166 | $674 |
| 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. |
14 | $89 | $205 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lower portion of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
11 | $32 | $189 |
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 ↗$4,743
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $678/year across 7 years
Top 40% in TX for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
198
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
$1,591
2023
$760
2022
$437
2021
$454
2020
$401
2019
$330
2018
$770
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$396
ABBVIE INC.
$222
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$212
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$184
Medtronic, Inc.
$161
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$68
Ardelyx, Inc.
$56
PFIZER INC.
$44
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$32
Celgene Corporation
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 52.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$584
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$469
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$424
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$423
ABBVIE INC.
$386
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$261
AbbVie Inc.
$210
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$184
Medtronic, Inc.
$161
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$154
Olympus America Inc.
$139
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$134
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$133
Shire North American Group Inc
$123
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$108
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
Celgene Corporation
$72
Covidien LP
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$68
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$61
AbbVie, Inc.
$59
Ardelyx, Inc.
$56
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
PFIZER INC.
$44
Allergan, Inc.
$41
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Shionogi Inc
$19
Romark Laboratories, LC
$16
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$16
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · ALINIA · Advanix Biliary · Agile Esophageal · BlueBoost · CRE · CREON · Compliance EndoKit · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ELEVIEW · ERCP V-System · EVIS EXERA · EXALT Model D · Endoscreener · Epclusa · Forceps · GATTEX · GENERAL THERAPIES · GIMOTI · Hemostasis Clips · Hot Snare · Humira · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · IQIRVO · Insight and SureClip · LINZESS · Livdelzi · Lockado · MAVYRET · Movantik · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · Olympus Biliary Devices · Olympus Hemostasis Devices · PillCam · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · REZDIFFRA · RINVOQ · Resolution 360 Clip · SPYGLASS · STELARA · Snare · Snares · Spyglass · SureClip · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · VISIGLIDE · VOQUEZNA · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
5
County median income
$62,506
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 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. Camero is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Camero experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Camero performed 448 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Camero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Camero received a total of $4,743 from 34 companies across 198 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. Camero's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Laredo?
Dr. Camero's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Camero) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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