Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Belinda Torres

Physician Assistant · Mission, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2009 E GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572
9566274796
In practice since 2020 (6 years)
NPI: 1114555968 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. Torres 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. Torres

Dr. Belinda Torres is a physician assistant in Mission, TX, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Torres performed 597 Medicare services across 222 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Torres received a total of $2,306 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Torres 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.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in TX $2,306 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
597
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for physician assistant
222
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~100 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
Nursing facility visit, low complexity 306 $43 $130
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 95 $47 $185
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 60 $77 $195
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 58 $81 $260
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 29 $82 $200
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 19 $63 $177
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 18 $113 $382
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 12 $72 $250
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 ↗
$2,306
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $576/year across 4 years
Top 20% in TX for physician assistant
15
Companies
107
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
$2,306 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$247
2023
$624
2022
$976
2021
$459

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,160
Kerecis Limited
$251
Hydrofera LLC
$221
Bioventus LLC
$200
ConvaTec Inc.
$131
Misonix Inc
$63
Lifenet Health
$52
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Next Science LLC
$42
KCI USA, Inc.
$32
LifeNet Health
$30
Medline Industries LP
$22
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$19
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 70.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUACEL AG+ · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONVATEC INC. · CUTIMED SORBACT · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX PL · HYDROFERA BLUE · HYDROFERA BLUE READY - BORDER · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kimyrsa · NUZYRA · REGRANEX · SonicOne Clinic · SurgX · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · URGOK2 · V.A.C. VERAFLO
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 $386 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
347
Per 100K population
39.4
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
MISSION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Torres is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Torres experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Torres performed 306 nursing facility visit, low 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. Torres receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Torres received a total of $2,306 from 15 companies across 107 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. Torres's costs compare to other physician assistants in Mission?
Dr. Torres's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Torres) 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 →