Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2108 S M ST STE 4, Mcallen, TX 78503
9563628530
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1285016899 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. Cruz Saldana

Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana is an internal medicine specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cruz Saldana performed 500 Medicare services across 381 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cruz Saldana received a total of $52,090 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 391 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Cruz Saldana 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ 500 Medicare services $52,090 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
500
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in TX for internal medicine
381
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~50 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 142 $92 $254
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 84 $115 $277
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 77 $92 $242
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 69 $133 $540
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 49 $57 $179
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 30 $123 $275
Critical care, first 30-74 min 21 $167 $426
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 17 $146 $371
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 11 $38 $140
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 ↗
$52,090
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,441/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for internal medicine
40
Companies
391
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
$36,797 (70.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,158 (25.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$2,070 (4.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$65 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$39,455
2023
$5,443
2022
$1,973
2021
$1,615
2020
$600
2019
$1,799
2018
$1,205

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EMD Serono, Inc.
$30,355
Genentech USA, Inc.
$7,915
Genentech, Inc.
$2,173
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,932
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$1,306
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,156
Medtronic, Inc.
$928
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$761
Biogen, Inc.
$661
UCB, Inc.
$624
Amgen Inc.
$524
Eisai Inc.
$426
GENZYME CORPORATION
$419
ABBVIE INC.
$362
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$272
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$267
Celgene Corporation
$262
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$195
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$151
Lilly USA, LLC
$148
PFIZER INC.
$145
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$135
Shire North American Group Inc
$121
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$111
Lundbeck LLC
$99
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$85
ARGENX US, INC.
$77
SK Life Science, Inc.
$61
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
AbbVie Inc.
$43
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
EISAI INC.
$41
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$40
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$39
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$38
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Grifols USA, LLC
$15
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 →

The majority of payments (71%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $10,418 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
169
Per 100K population
19.2
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Cruz Saldana is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of TX peers.

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. Cruz Saldana experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cruz Saldana performed 142 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. Cruz Saldana receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cruz Saldana received a total of $52,090 from 40 companies across 391 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. Cruz Saldana's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Mcallen?
Dr. Cruz Saldana's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Cruz Saldana) 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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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 →