Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wilfredo Munoz, MD
Family Medicine · Mcallen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Munoz
Dr. Wilfredo Munoz is a family medicine specialist in Mcallen, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Munoz performed 3,314 Medicare services across 1,275 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Munoz received a total of $2,529 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 154 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. Munoz 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$2,529 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,314
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for family medicine
1,275
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~174 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 (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. |
629 | $57 | $175 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
309 | $10 | $40 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
306 | $0 | $25 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
301 | $8 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
209 | $13 | $50 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
156 | $8 | $65 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
140 | $14 | $125 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
117 | $10 | $40 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
115 | $0 | $25 |
| 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. |
113 | $87 | $225 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 108 | $8 | $30 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
108 | $3 | $15 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
72 | $16 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
64 | $8 | $10 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
61 | $30 | $50 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
59 | $0 | $25 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
54 | $41 | $175 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
52 | $41 | $85 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
49 | $4 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
44 | $29 | $75 |
| PSA test (complexed) A blood test that measures the level of complexed prostate-specific antigen in the body. |
26 | $18 | $75 |
| 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. |
26 | $9 | $50 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
22 | $89 | $400 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
22 | $202 | $285 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
21 | $16 | $50 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
20 | $6 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
20 | $53 | $250 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
19 | $79 | $258 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
16 | $16 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
15 | $163 | $328 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
14 | $20 | $44 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
14 | $1 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
13 | $29 | $30 |
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 ↗$2,529
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $361/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for family medicine
30
Companies
154
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
$2,529 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$155
2023
$335
2022
$217
2021
$383
2020
$441
2019
$459
2018
$538
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$251
Novo Nordisk Inc
$209
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$192
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$177
Lilly USA, LLC
$151
ABBVIE INC.
$145
Allergan Inc.
$144
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$130
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$123
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$88
Radius Health, Inc.
$86
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$77
Biogen, Inc.
$72
Allergan, Inc.
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$51
Horizon Pharma plc
$48
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$45
Amgen Inc.
$44
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$38
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
PFIZER INC.
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 25.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BREO · BREZTRI · BYSTOLIC · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COLOGUARD · DUEXIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Movantik · NUZYRA · Ozempic · PENNSAID · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYMPROIC · Santyl · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · Talicia · Trintellix · Trulance · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $76 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
254
Per 100K population
28.8
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.7 mi
3.7 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. Munoz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Munoz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Munoz performed 629 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Munoz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Munoz received a total of $2,529 from 30 companies across 154 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. Munoz's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Mcallen?
Dr. Munoz's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Munoz) 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.
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