Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eduardo Candanosa, M.D
Emergency Medicine · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Candanosa 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. Candanosa
Dr. Eduardo Candanosa is an emergency medicine specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Candanosa performed 2,856 Medicare services across 1,176 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Candanosa received a total of $4,106 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Candanosa 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 1% volume in TX
$4,106 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,856
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for emergency medicine
1,176
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
516 | $60 | $100 |
| 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. |
290 | $91 | $150 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
257 | $2 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
206 | $8 | $30 |
| 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. |
203 | $29 | $80 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
180 | $0 | $1 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
142 | $8 | $20 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
113 | $27 | $45 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
106 | $33 | $99 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
98 | $16 | $45 |
| 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. |
85 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
76 | $45 | $82 |
| 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. |
63 | $11 | $33 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
59 | $10 | $25 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
54 | $0 | $10 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
51 | $35 | $100 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
50 | $16 | $40 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
42 | $36 | $121 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
38 | $13 | $20 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
33 | $6 | $103 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
31 | $6 | $15 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
31 | $5 | $15 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
29 | $84 | $1,490 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
28 | $139 | $2,176 |
| 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. |
24 | $33 | $80 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
19 | $211 | $453 |
| 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. |
18 | $120 | $250 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
14 | $168 | $2,801 |
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 ↗$4,106
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $587/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for emergency medicine
34
Companies
231
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
$4,106 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$899
2023
$1,176
2022
$772
2021
$711
2020
$300
2019
$124
2018
$124
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$931
Lilly USA, LLC
$584
AbbVie Inc.
$343
ABBVIE INC.
$269
PFIZER INC.
$231
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$213
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$170
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$156
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$138
Amgen Inc.
$127
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$112
Abbott Laboratories
$109
ViiV Healthcare Company
$100
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$82
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$27
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Ardelyx, Inc.
$26
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Intuity Medical Inc
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Allergan Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Eisai Inc.
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · APRETUDE · AREXVY · AUSTEDO · Austedo XR · COMIRNATY · CREON · DUEXIS · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · GEMTESA · IBSRELA · INSPIRE · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · Pogo Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for emergency medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $144 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Emergency medicines within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
4.5
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
3.4 mi
3.4 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. Candanosa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Candanosa experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Candanosa performed 516 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Candanosa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Candanosa received a total of $4,106 from 34 companies across 231 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. Candanosa's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Mcallen?
Dr. Candanosa's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Candanosa) 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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