Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aurelio Cervera, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cervera
Dr. Aurelio Cervera is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lubbock, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cervera performed 10,846 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cervera received a total of $13,476 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 415 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.
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✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$13,476 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,846
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
2,099 | $15 | $61 |
| 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. |
1,824 | $10 | $41 |
| 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. |
1,578 | $89 | $259 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
1,551 | $20 | $84 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
655 | $47 | $62 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
550 | $24 | $166 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
386 | $122 | $349 |
| 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. |
296 | $61 | $176 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
253 | $55 | $141 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
156 | $80 | $301 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
156 | $13 | $46 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
156 | $2 | $8 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
134 | $9 | $123 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 128 | $154 | $500 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
69 | $701 | $2,811 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
66 | $126 | $539 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
65 | $11 | $39 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
60 | $229 | $1,066 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
56 | $18 | $66 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
54 | $25 | $100 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
52 | $19 | $65 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
52 | $226 | $1,067 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
50 | $632 | $1,743 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
42 | $80 | $218 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
38 | $48 | $120 |
| 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. |
34 | $119 | $398 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
33 | $77 | $495 |
| 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. |
33 | $61 | $177 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
32 | $613 | $2,094 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
31 | $382 | $1,300 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
26 | $70 | $198 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
25 | $258 | $877 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
23 | $660 | $2,288 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
21 | $582 | $1,862 |
| 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. |
21 | $133 | $496 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
16 | $346 | $1,177 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
13 | $54 | $183 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
12 | $62 | $152 |
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.
47.6% high complexity
3.0% medium
49.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,476
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,925/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
415
Payment records
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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
$2,505
2023
$2,644
2022
$2,530
2021
$1,482
2020
$971
2019
$1,167
2018
$2,176
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,195
Abbott Laboratories
$866
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$143
Endologix LLC
$86
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$76
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$30
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Cook Medical LLC
$16
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,443
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,600
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,411
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$655
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$585
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$570
Boston Scientific Corporation
$450
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$322
PFIZER INC.
$206
Amgen Inc.
$174
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$155
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$143
CVRx, Inc.
$131
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$127
Endologix LLC
$86
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$63
Innovation Technologies Inc
$59
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
CORDIS US CORP.
$26
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$16
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
BIOTRONIK INC.
$10
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 70.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
19
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Cervera is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with 19 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. Cervera experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cervera performed 2,099 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Cervera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cervera received a total of $13,476 from 32 companies across 415 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. Cervera's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lubbock?
Dr. Cervera'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?
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