Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luis Jr Delgado, M.D.

Family Medicine · McAllen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5128 N 10TH ST, McAllen, TX 78504
9566313831
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1114922499 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. Delgado

Dr. Luis Jr Delgado is a family medicine in McAllen, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Delgado performed 799 Medicare services across 662 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Delgado received a total of $7,608 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 409 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Delgado 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 35% volume in TX$ $7,608 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
799
Medicare services
Top 35% in TX for family medicine
662
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~40 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)201$78$222
Blood draw (venipuncture)191$8$13
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)73$9$32
Creatinine test (kidney function)65$5$19
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis63$6$29
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)52$53$149
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min34$72$169
Annual wellness visit, follow-up34$120$206
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated30$4$20
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential29$7$24
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit15$158$200
Annual depression screening12$16$25
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 ↗
$7,608
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,087/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for family medicine
44
Companies
409
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,564 (99.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$30 (0.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$891
2023
$811
2022
$724
2021
$962
2020
$1,110
2019
$1,399
2018
$1,711

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,386
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$656
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$559
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$539
Lilly USA, LLC
$515
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$436
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$296
Amgen Inc.
$277
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$240
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$214
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$210
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$196
Allergan, Inc.
$168
Acclarent, Inc
$157
AbbVie Inc.
$136
ABBVIE INC.
$127
PFIZER INC.
$124
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$107
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$105
Allergan Inc.
$88
Abbott Laboratories
$78
Dexcom, Inc.
$72
Phadia US Inc.
$71
Shire North American Group Inc
$58
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$56
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$52
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$43
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
DEXCOM, INC.
$42
Baxter Healthcare
$30
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$26
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
Nevro Corp.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
Mannkind Corporation
$16
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$15
Romark Laboratories, LC
$15
SI-BONE, Inc.
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of total 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 →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $952 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
254
Per 100K population
28.8
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
3.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Delgado is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Delgado experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Delgado performed 201 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. Delgado receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Delgado received a total of $7,608 from 44 companies across 409 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. Delgado's costs compare to other family medicines in McAllen?
Dr. Delgado's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Delgado) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →