Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vincent Honrubia, M.D.

Optician · McAllen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4865 N. MCCOLL RD, McAllen, TX 78504
9566618200
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1487658035 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. Honrubia 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. Honrubia

Dr. Vincent Honrubia is an optician in McAllen, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Honrubia performed 887 Medicare services across 628 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Honrubia received a total of $18,810 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 325 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Honrubia 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▲ 887 Medicare services$ $18,810 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
887
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in TX for optician
628
Unique beneficiaries
$811
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~44 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)139$1$65
Unclassified drugs109$2,929$4,550
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope104$139$350
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose67$387$3,500
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)59$64$91
Ct scan of face without contrast54$63$600
New patient office visit (30-44 min)54$74$151
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope43$1,727$12,600
Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope42$3,662$28,000
Removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope41$154$5,700
Test to assess middle ear function41$11$55
Dilation of canal between middle ear and throat (eustachian tube) on both sides of body, using endoscope inserted through nose33$2,053$12,600
Repair of collapsed nasal valve32$994$6,000
Reshaping of nasal cartilage32$274$3,195
Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages19$108$1,300
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope18$198$728
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.
3.6% high complexity
23.8% medium
72.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$18,810
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,687/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for optician
17
Companies
325
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
$14,848 (78.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,962 (21.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,339
2023
$2,142
2022
$7,801
2021
$658
2020
$2,407
2019
$2,822
2018
$642

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Acclarent, Inc
$4,334
OptiNose US, Inc.
$4,006
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,912
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,404
Optinose US, Inc.
$884
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$598
Aerin Medical Inc.
$575
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$573
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$420
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$416
Olympus America Inc.
$390
GENZYME CORPORATION
$184
Stryker Corporation
$42
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$31
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$12
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% 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 →

Most payments (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for optician in TX.

Equivalent to $2,121 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
4.5
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. Honrubia is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 10%), 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. Honrubia experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Honrubia performed 139 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Honrubia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Honrubia received a total of $18,810 from 17 companies across 325 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. Honrubia's costs compare to other opticians in McAllen?
Dr. Honrubia's average Medicare payment per service is $811. 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. Honrubia) 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 →