Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luis Eguia, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1817 S D ST, Mcallen, TX 78503
9563628490
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1093706889 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Eguia

Dr. Luis Eguia is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Eguia performed 866 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Eguia received a total of $6,556 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 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. Eguia 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 ▲ 866 Medicare services $6,556 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
866
Medicare services
Bottom 22% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$89
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
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.
182 $89 $253
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.
77 $63 $140
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.
72 $10 $37
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
67 $58 $115
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.
53 $11 $50
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system
Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function.
45 $79 $185
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
45 $90 $305
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
43 $133 $595
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
40 $53 $684
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system
Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function.
38 $69 $170
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.
34 $124 $275
Pacemaker system evaluation
Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems.
29 $42 $100
Cardiac rhythm monitor programming
Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection.
24 $45 $80
Pacemaker/ICD evaluation at implant or replacement
Assessment of a single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator during the initial implantation or replacement procedure.
20 $117 $985
Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation
A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction.
16 $722 $3,365
Implantable defibrillator system check
A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems.
15 $45 $135
Insertion of implantable defibrillator system
A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur.
14 $695 $2,745
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
13 $83 $360
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers.
13 $14 $55
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
13 $2 $10
Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion
Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered.
13 $63 $480
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.
35.8% high complexity
3.0% medium
61.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,556
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $937/year across 7 years
Top 42% in TX for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
93
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
$537
2023
$1,423
2022
$1,317
2021
$37
2020
$19
2019
$2,848
2018
$376

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$427
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$110
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,868
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,317
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,281
Medtronic, Inc.
$835
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$177
Abbott Laboratories
$28
Cook Medical LLC
$27
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arctic Front · CARDIOMEMS · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · COOK CELECT · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Cartoreplay · Confidense · Evera · GENERAL - STENTS · PENTARAY · Paso · Pentaray Nav · Rhythmia Mapping System · S-ICD System Magnet · VISITAG SURPOINT External Processing Unit · Visitag · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Zilver Vena
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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Eguia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Eguia experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Eguia performed 182 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Eguia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Eguia received a total of $6,556 from 8 companies across 93 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. Eguia's costs compare to other cardiologists in Mcallen?
Dr. Eguia's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Eguia) 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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About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →