Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Colbert Perez, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Perez
Dr. Colbert Perez is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lubbock, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Perez performed 13,438 Medicare services across 6,607 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Perez received a total of $28,254 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 899 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Perez 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$28,254 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,438
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
6,607
Unique beneficiaries
$149
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
3,913 | $46 | $62 |
| 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. |
2,137 | $10 | $41 |
| 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. |
2,049 | $60 | $176 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
756 | $42 | $139 |
| 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. |
545 | $60 | $177 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
474 | $128 | $535 |
| 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. |
363 | $110 | $398 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
253 | $327 | $1,145 |
| 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. |
248 | $47 | $183 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 237 | $174 | $776 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
195 | $94 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
190 | $165 | $612 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
167 | $30 | $76 |
| 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. |
156 | $99 | $335 |
| 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. |
146 | $38 | $123 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
145 | $118 | $467 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
119 | $404 | $1,509 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
111 | $45 | $60 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
108 | $189 | $500 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
93 | $4,995 | $25,569 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
89 | $122 | $446 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
81 | $84 | $329 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
79 | $120 | $467 |
| 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. |
67 | $20 | $84 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
67 | $15 | $61 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
53 | $8,546 | $35,005 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
47 | $81 | $301 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
46 | $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. |
46 | $2 | $8 |
| 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. |
46 | $75 | $259 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
42 | $793 | $3,476 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
36 | $3,893 | $25,925 |
| 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. |
35 | $82 | $495 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 34 | $171 | $874 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
32 | $115 | $389 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
26 | $36 | $89 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
24 | $16 | $56 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
24 | $11 | $36 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
19 | $173 | $670 |
| Intracranial artery catheter insertion A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes. |
18 | $1,453 | $3,636 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
18 | $70 | $239 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
15 | $16 | $56 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
14 | $998 | $3,685 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $19 | $64 |
| 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. |
13 | $388 | $1,300 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
13 | $102 | $225 |
| Removal of plaque, insertion of stent and/or balloon dilation of single coronary artery, branch or bypass graft | 12 | $489 | $1,691 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
12 | $90 | $362 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
11 | $726 | $3,289 |
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.
8.7% high complexity
17.0% medium
74.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,254
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,036/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for cardiovascular disease
52
Companies
899
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
$17,047 (60.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,207 (39.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,444
2023
$5,979
2022
$3,303
2021
$2,216
2020
$1,809
2019
$2,849
2018
$3,654
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$11,767
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,481
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,464
Abbott Laboratories
$2,390
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,480
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$880
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$759
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$716
CORDIS US CORP.
$491
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$441
Boston Scientific Corporation
$403
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$368
ABIOMED
$354
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$314
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$293
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$259
PFIZER INC.
$252
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$218
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$180
CVRx, Inc.
$131
Imperative Care, Inc
$130
TRUVIC MEDICAL, INC.
$126
Endologix LLC
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$108
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$101
Terumo Medical Corporation
$96
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$91
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$85
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$64
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$61
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$48
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
Philips North America LLC
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$32
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Surmodics, Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$18
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Teleflex LLC
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$11
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 59.2% 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 (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $210 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
88.6
County median income
$54,810
Nearest hospital
LUBBOCK HEART HOSPITAL LP
6.5 mi
6.5 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. Perez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers.
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. Perez experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Perez performed 3,913 chronic care management, first 20 min/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. Perez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Perez received a total of $28,254 from 52 companies across 899 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. Perez's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lubbock?
Dr. Perez's average Medicare payment per service is $149. 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. Perez) 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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