Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joel Solis, M.D.
Emergency 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Solis
Dr. Joel Solis is an emergency medicine specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Solis performed 4,760 Medicare services across 3,041 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Solis received a total of $250,148 from 77 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1582 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency 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. Solis 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$250,148 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,760
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for emergency medicine
3,041
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~238 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 (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. |
638 | $86 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
483 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
451 | $8 | $23 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
408 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
368 | $61 | $176 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
313 | $13 | $34 |
| 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. |
310 | $10 | $40 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
296 | $10 | $39 |
| 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. |
218 | $2 | $31 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
198 | $3 | $18 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
128 | $124 | $270 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
117 | $10 | $80 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
114 | $0 | $5 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
88 | $1 | $13 |
| Annual depression screening | 82 | $18 | $39 |
| 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. |
69 | $0 | $38 |
| 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. |
60 | $19 | $64 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
44 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
39 | $44 | $76 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
36 | $30 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
34 | $72 | $100 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
33 | $0 | $41 |
| 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. |
31 | $36 | $81 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 30 | $18 | $42 |
| 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. |
22 | $24 | $79 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
22 | $16 | $41 |
| 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. |
21 | $11 | $32 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
21 | $48 | $183 |
| 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. |
18 | $74 | $168 |
| 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. |
16 | $207 | $542 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $24 | $63 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
14 | $4 | $26 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
13 | $35 | $92 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
11 | $22 | $62 |
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 ↗$250,148
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $35,735/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for emergency medicine
77
Companies
1,582
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
$199,896 (79.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$34,442 (13.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,809 (6.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$92,682
2023
$92,665
2022
$23,360
2021
$20,755
2020
$7,205
2019
$7,762
2018
$5,718
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$185,988
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48,523
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,437
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$871
Lilly USA, LLC
$757
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$718
AbbVie Inc.
$695
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$665
ABBVIE INC.
$638
PFIZER INC.
$599
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$526
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$485
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$459
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$406
Romark Laboratories, LC
$401
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$351
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$319
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$303
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$285
Dexcom, Inc.
$284
Radius Health, Inc.
$278
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$265
DEXCOM, INC.
$224
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$208
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$197
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$193
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$174
AbbVie, Inc.
$168
Abbott Laboratories
$166
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$161
Shire North American Group Inc
$149
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$145
Allergan, Inc.
$144
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$127
Allergan Inc.
$125
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$122
Genentech USA, Inc.
$119
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$108
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
Mannkind Corporation
$84
Eisai Inc.
$81
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$72
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$66
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Intuity Medical Inc
$52
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$51
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$51
Phadia US Inc.
$47
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$46
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Exact Sciences Corporation
$38
Biogen, Inc.
$32
Stryker Corporation
$32
Tris Pharma Inc
$31
Nevro Corp.
$30
OptiNose US, Inc.
$29
MannKind Corporation
$28
Corcept Therapeutics
$27
VIVUS, Inc.
$22
Optinose US, Inc.
$21
Corium, LLC
$20
EISAI INC.
$19
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
ITI, Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$13
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Bioventus LLC
$13
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% 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 (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in emergency medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for emergency medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $5,255 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. Solis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 20 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. Solis experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Solis performed 638 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Solis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Solis received a total of $250,148 from 77 companies across 1,582 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. Solis's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Mcallen?
Dr. Solis's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Solis) 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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