Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pedro Abanto, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician · McAllen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2101 S M ST STE A, McAllen, TX 78503
9563174044
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1982840393 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Abanto from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Abanto

Dr. Pedro Abanto is a hospitalist physician in McAllen, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abanto performed 2,125 Medicare services across 658 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abanto received a total of $4,031 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 219 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist physician. 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. Abanto 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 7% volume in TX$ $4,031 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,125
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for hospitalist physician
658
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~125 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
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity776$80$129
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity654$59$154
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity223$38$97
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less101$96$201
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)81$68$152
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity65$95$255
Initial hospital admission, high complexity55$133$292
Nursing facility visit, low complexity43$55$122
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes34$135$223
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less32$19$250
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)18$27$79
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a17$31$94
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity14$91$178
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and12$40$116
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 ↗
$4,031
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $576/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for hospitalist physician
18
Companies
219
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
$3,990 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$41 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,021
2023
$1,086
2022
$583
2021
$296
2020
$625
2019
$344
2018
$76

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,180
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$582
Next Science LLC
$414
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$339
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$274
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$265
Hydrofera LLC
$131
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$130
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$122
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
KCI USA, Inc.
$100
Solventum Corporation
$87
Organogenesis Inc.
$65
Kerecis Limited
$40
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$31
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$20
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 54.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3M Coban · ACTIV.A.C. · ACTIVAC · Apligraf · Baxdela · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CUTIMED SORBACT · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · HYDROFERA BLUE · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kimyrsa · NUZYRA · Orbactiv · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · REGRANEX · Restrata Wound Matrix · STRAVIX · SURGX · Santyl · Stravix · SurgX · URGOCLEAN AG · URGOK2 · V.A.C. VERAFLO · V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · Xperience
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 hospitalist physician in TX.

Equivalent to $190 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hospitalist Physicians within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Abanto is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%), with 17 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. Abanto experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abanto performed 776 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 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. Abanto receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abanto received a total of $4,031 from 18 companies across 219 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. Abanto's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in McAllen?
Dr. Abanto's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Abanto) 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 →