Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Mendez, M.D.
Family Medicine · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Mendez
Dr. Michael Mendez is a family medicine specialist in Lubbock, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mendez performed 4,816 Medicare services across 2,211 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mendez received a total of $182,328 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 236 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mendez 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$182,328 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,816
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
2,211
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~283 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. |
1,351 | $45 | $118 |
| 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. |
661 | $61 | $171 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
653 | $36 | $89 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
422 | $8 | $33 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
213 | $71 | $157 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
199 | $123 | $246 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
160 | $1 | $16 |
| 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. |
158 | $86 | $242 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
153 | $35 | $107 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
95 | $25 | $63 |
| 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. |
94 | $99 | $248 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
88 | $0 | $10 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 79 | $190 | $515 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
67 | $57 | $141 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
57 | $81 | $202 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
50 | $0 | $10 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
46 | $59 | $122 |
| 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. |
36 | $10 | $26 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
30 | $28 | $78 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
29 | $37 | $99 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
28 | $16 | $60 |
| 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. |
25 | $25 | $63 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
23 | $3 | $20 |
| 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. |
19 | $10 | $27 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $22 | $53 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, single step A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance in a single step. |
18 | $9 | $10 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
16 | $51 | $100 |
| 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. |
14 | $28 | $75 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
14 | $41 | $167 |
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 ↗$182,328
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $26,047/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for family medicine
49
Companies
236
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$178,949 (98.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,379 (1.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$79,171
2023
$527
2022
$100,834
2021
$513
2020
$248
2019
$426
2018
$610
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kedplasma LLC
$178,424
CSL Plasma Inc.
$525
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$356
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$339
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$326
ABBVIE INC.
$310
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$272
PFIZER INC.
$207
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$137
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$117
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$116
Shire North American Group Inc
$82
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
Lilly USA, LLC
$68
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$67
Bioventus LLC
$66
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$55
Allergan Inc.
$38
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$37
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$31
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Amgen Inc.
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Biogen, Inc.
$29
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$27
Eisai Inc.
$27
Allergan, Inc.
$24
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$20
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$19
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$12
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $3,786 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
110
Per 100K population
35.0
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Mendez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 17 years of NPI registration.
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. Mendez experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mendez performed 1,351 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. Mendez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mendez received a total of $182,328 from 49 companies across 236 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. Mendez's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Mendez's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Mendez) 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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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.
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