Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pedro Mego, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Mission, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Mego 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. Mego
Dr. Pedro Mego is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mission, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mego performed 1,961 Medicare services across 1,441 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mego received a total of $47,393 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 319 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mego 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
▲ Top 50% volume in TX
$47,393 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,961
Medicare services
Top 50% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,441
Unique beneficiaries
$247
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~98 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. |
372 | $59 | $146 |
| 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. |
238 | $86 | $275 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
200 | $126 | $376 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
161 | $8 | $26 |
| 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. |
148 | $161 | $490 |
| 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. |
133 | $9 | $32 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
122 | $82 | $236 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
115 | $108 | $320 |
| 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. |
68 | $56 | $164 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
62 | $29 | $89 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
60 | $8 | $10 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
52 | $37 | $123 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
37 | $919 | $2,936 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
34 | $1,016 | $3,006 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
30 | $120 | $416 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
26 | $72 | $210 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
22 | $5,484 | $27,418 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
21 | $771 | $2,660 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
18 | $6,595 | $27,525 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
16 | $74 | $262 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
13 | $2,147 | $12,008 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
13 | $130 | $364 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
34.2% medium
65.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$47,393
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,770/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for cardiovascular disease
35
Companies
319
Individual payments
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Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,871 (56.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,001 (40.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,521 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,063
2023
$2,167
2022
$1,107
2021
$1,501
2020
$1,228
2019
$13,970
2018
$26,356
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$15,408
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$9,988
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$4,464
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$4,317
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,132
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$1,600
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,343
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,288
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$1,271
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$838
Abbott Laboratories
$821
Medtronic, Inc.
$682
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$543
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$461
PFIZER INC.
$300
Terumo Medical Corporation
$250
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$238
Amgen Inc.
$206
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$202
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$192
Sechrist Industries Inc
$155
ABIOMED
$127
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$114
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$107
Philips North America LLC
$69
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$38
Novo Nordisk Inc
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$34
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endovascular Systems ATK · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · (DD1) Duo Hybrid · ACCOLADE · ANGIOJET · Acculink carotid stent system · Acticor · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CROSSER · ClosureFast · Connectivity and Remote care · CoreValve Evolut · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DALVANCE · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · Etrinsa · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · Fortify Assura · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Vascular Intervention · Glidesheath · HAWKONE · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IGT_D Therapy · IVUS Systems · Impella · Kimyrsa · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · MYNX CONTROLTM · NEXLETOL · OPTEASE Retrievable Vena Cava Filter · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · QUTENZA · Repatha · Supera peripheral stent system · Turbo Power · ULTRASCORE · VENOVO · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · XARELTO · ZILVER VENA · ZONTIVITY
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 (57%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $2,417 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
MISSION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Mego is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, with 20 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. Mego experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mego performed 372 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. Mego receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mego received a total of $47,393 from 35 companies across 319 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. Mego's costs compare to other cardiologists in Mission?
Dr. Mego's average Medicare payment per service is $247. 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. Mego) 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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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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