Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ho Pak, DO
Family Medicine · New Braunfels, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pak 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. Pak
Dr. Ho Pak is a family medicine specialist in New Braunfels, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pak performed 8,135 Medicare services across 3,102 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pak received a total of $3,363 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 195 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. Pak 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 2% volume in TX
$3,363 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,135
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for family medicine
3,102
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
1,985 | $11 | $29 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
871 | $37 | $95 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
811 | $37 | $93 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 11-20 min An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. The service involves a total time of 11 to 20 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
740 | $22 | $57 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 21+ minutes An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. This service requires a total time of 21 or more minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
426 | $34 | $90 |
| 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. |
425 | $87 | $247 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
346 | $78 | $160 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 336 | $18 | $36 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
333 | $124 | $250 |
| Annual depression screening | 331 | $18 | $36 |
| 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. |
298 | $59 | $175 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
208 | $45 | $121 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
200 | $1 | $20 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
198 | $4 | $13 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
117 | $65 | $164 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
82 | $41 | $120 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
63 | $14 | $36 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
52 | $44 | $131 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 48 | $136 | $425 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
31 | $3 | $5 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
26 | $0 | $5 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
24 | $93 | $320 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
24 | $101 | $258 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
22 | $94 | $329 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $48 | $124 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
18 | $40 | $101 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
14 | $100 | $270 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
14 | $25 | $76 |
| 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. |
14 | $80 | $322 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
13 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
12 | $11 | $28 |
| 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. |
12 | $94 | $272 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $12 | $46 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures the brain's response to sound to determine hearing thresholds. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
11 | $87 | $225 |
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 ↗$3,363
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $561/year across 6 years
Top 18% in TX for family medicine
31
Companies
195
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
$3,363 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$104
2023
$686
2022
$731
2021
$1,011
2020
$519
2019
$313
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$496
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$362
Amgen Inc.
$281
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$279
PFIZER INC.
$276
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$253
Lilly USA, LLC
$218
Medtronic, Inc.
$129
GE HealthCare
$119
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$104
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Abbott Laboratories
$95
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$81
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$59
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$53
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Itamar Medical Inc
$19
Bigfoot Biomedical Inc
$17
Organon LLC
$17
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Mannkind Corporation
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
MannKind Corporation
$13
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $41 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
433
Per 100K population
248.1
County median income
$99,015
Nearest hospital
RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL
8.6 mi
8.6 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. Pak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers, 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. Pak experienced with online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pak performed 1,985 online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes 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. Pak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pak received a total of $3,363 from 31 companies across 195 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. Pak's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in New Braunfels?
Dr. Pak's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Pak) 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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