Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Hovorka, M.D.
Surgery · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hovorka performed 2,743 Medicare services across 1,316 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hovorka received a total of $28,521 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Hovorka 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 3% volume in TX
$28,521 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,743
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for surgery
1,316
Unique beneficiaries
$584
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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
27
Companies
82
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
$24,222 (84.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,298 (15.1%)
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)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
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 total 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? 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 (85%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for surgery in TX.
Equivalent to $1,040 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Hovorka is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Hovorka experienced with additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hovorka performed 529 additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation 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. Hovorka receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hovorka received a total of $28,521 from 27 companies across 82 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. 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 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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