Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Hovorka, M.D.
Surgery · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hovorka
Dr. John Hovorka is a surgery specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hovorka performed 2,743 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hovorka received a total of $28,521 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hovorka is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$28,521 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,743
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$584
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
529 | $130 | $324 |
| 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. |
215 | $793 | $1,974 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
194 | $74 | $219 |
| 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. |
194 | $66 | $172 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
149 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
136 | $30 | $74 |
| 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. |
118 | $169 | $454 |
| Secondary removal and dissolving of blood clot from artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance This procedure involves removing and dissolving a blood clot from an artery or artery graft. Fluoroscopic guidance is used to assist in the process. |
111 | $903 | $2,248 |
| 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. |
109 | $88 | $246 |
| 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. |
108 | $6,721 | $16,884 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
108 | $726 | $1,806 |
| 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. |
108 | $112 | $286 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
106 | $69 | $170 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
104 | $3,338 | $16,612 |
| 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. |
104 | $11 | $28 |
| 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. |
98 | $38 | $94 |
| 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. |
52 | $94 | $242 |
| 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. |
44 | $131 | $356 |
| Lymphedema extracellular fluid measurement A test to measure the amount of fluid in the tissues affected by lymphedema. |
33 | $76 | $240 |
| 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. |
32 | $123 | $316 |
| 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. |
21 | $81 | $212 |
| 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. |
21 | $100 | $248 |
| 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. |
18 | $61 | $150 |
| 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. |
17 | $54 | $154 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
14 | $194 | $964 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.5% high complexity
45.8% medium
53.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,521
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,074/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
82
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$556
2023
$354
2022
$321
2021
$233
2020
$1,350
2019
$25,106
2018
$601
Payments by company (2024)
PolyNovo North America LLC
$214
Kerecis Limited
$133
Ethicon US, LLC
$128
Teleflex LLC
$64
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$24,294
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,208
Cook Medical LLC
$549
Kerecis Limited
$347
Ethicon US, LLC
$313
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$258
TEI Biosciences Inc
$227
PolyNovo North America LLC
$214
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$157
Organogenesis Inc.
$114
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$111
Medtronic, Inc.
$108
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$84
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$65
Teleflex LLC
$64
Boston Scientific Corporation
$58
Allergan Inc.
$58
KCI USA, Inc.
$52
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$51
Misonix Inc
$43
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$37
ACELL, INC.
$28
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$22
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$16
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 91.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · ACTIV.A.C. iOn PROGRESS · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Advance · Apligraf · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Baxdela · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · ClosureFast · ClosureRFS · Cook Medical Introducers · Cook Medical Zenith · DABRA · DABRA Laser System · DABRA laser system · DALIRESP · DALVANCE · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · Echelon Flex · Enseal · Flexitouch Plus · HD-IVUS · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · NEOX · NOVOSORB BTM · Orbactiv · QuikClot · SURGIMEND · Santyl · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · VENOVO · Vabomere · ZENITH ALPHA · ZILVER PTX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Surgerists in nearby ZIP areas
48
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.7 mi
3.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hovorka is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hovorka experienced with additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hovorka performed 529 additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hovorka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hovorka received a total of $28,521 from 27 companies across 82 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Hovorka's costs compare to other surgerists in Mcallen?
Dr. Hovorka's average Medicare payment per service is $584. 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. Hovorka) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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