Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Enrique Griego, M.D.
Family Medicine · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Griego
Dr. Enrique Griego is a family medicine specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Griego performed 6,213 Medicare services across 3,280 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Griego received a total of $215,705 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1286 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Griego 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$215,705 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,213
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for family medicine
3,280
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~327 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. |
815 | $55 | $120 |
| Venipuncture for blood draw Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect blood samples. This procedure is performed on patients aged 3 years or older. |
463 | $11 | $21 |
| 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. |
428 | $8 | $25 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
421 | $8 | $25 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
421 | $6 | $20 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 416 | $8 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
399 | $13 | $50 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
396 | $7 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
272 | $10 | $40 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
218 | $29 | $75 |
| 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. |
193 | $2 | $10 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
189 | $5 | $20 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
184 | $4 | $15 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
163 | $16 | $50 |
| 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. |
139 | $85 | $170 |
| 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. |
122 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
118 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
88 | $35 | $80 |
| 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. |
78 | $9 | $50 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
78 | $0 | $20 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
69 | $0 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
64 | $124 | $250 |
| Annual depression screening | 63 | $18 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
49 | $56 | $165 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
43 | $22 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
42 | $29 | $30 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
41 | $63 | $105 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
38 | $72 | $250 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
37 | $19 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
32 | $1 | $10 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
22 | $13 | $50 |
| 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. |
20 | $211 | $445 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
18 | $18 | $50 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
17 | $79 | $200 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
17 | $55 | $170 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
15 | $36 | $100 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
14 | $18 | $150 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
11 | $52 | $165 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
6.9% medium
92.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$215,705
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,815/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for family medicine
59
Companies
1,286
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$205,282 (95.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,423 (4.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$15,661
2023
$14,290
2022
$23,321
2021
$12,143
2020
$22,090
2019
$74,042
2018
$54,159
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$77,462
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$49,343
Lilly USA, LLC
$32,888
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28,564
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17,883
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,379
Amgen Inc.
$1,009
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$635
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$591
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$574
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$550
ABBVIE INC.
$468
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$361
PFIZER INC.
$303
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$257
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$201
Corcept Therapeutics
$186
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$177
Eisai Inc.
$159
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$139
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Dexcom, Inc.
$113
Echosens North America, Inc.
$100
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$99
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$70
Radius Health, Inc.
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$63
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$59
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$58
Allergan, Inc.
$52
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$52
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$49
Allergan Inc.
$44
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
MannKind Corporation
$35
Genentech USA, Inc.
$32
Horizon Pharma plc
$31
Ardelyx, Inc.
$23
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$21
Acclarent, Inc
$20
Mannkind Corporation
$19
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$16
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Intuity Medical Inc
$14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
CeQur Corporation
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Biogen, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 74.0% 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 (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $3,472 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
254
Per 100K population
28.8
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Griego is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 19 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. Griego experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Griego performed 815 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. Griego receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Griego received a total of $215,705 from 59 companies across 1,286 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. Griego's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Mcallen?
Dr. Griego's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Griego) 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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