Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Fernando Boccalandro, M.D.
Optician · Odessa, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Boccalandro
Dr. Fernando Boccalandro is an optician specialist in Odessa, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Boccalandro performed 3,556 Medicare services across 2,806 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Boccalandro received a total of $4,636 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 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. Boccalandro 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 18% volume in TX
$4,636 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,556
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for optician
2,806
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~178 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 (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. |
680 | $85 | $269 |
| 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. |
534 | $55 | $182 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
470 | $49 | $187 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
369 | $62 | $192 |
| 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. |
243 | $11 | $29 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
182 | $38 | $104 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
117 | $99 | $278 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
108 | $22 | $154 |
| 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. |
96 | $9 | $33 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
82 | $10 | $38 |
| 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. |
82 | $120 | $412 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
79 | $51 | $203 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
75 | $25 | $102 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
59 | $130 | $513 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
55 | $14 | $73 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $91 | $276 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
36 | $17 | $70 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
32 | $73 | $280 |
| 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. |
29 | $26 | $101 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
24 | $89 | $302 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
24 | $77 | $280 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 24 | $169 | $762 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
19 | $49 | $187 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
19 | $62 | $271 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
18 | $143 | $617 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
17 | $433 | $1,512 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $98 | $364 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
13 | $167 | $542 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
12 | $4 | $22 |
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.
17.4% high complexity
9.0% medium
73.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,636
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $662/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for optician
30
Companies
170
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
$4,253 (91.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$222 (4.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$162 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$578
2023
$548
2022
$602
2021
$438
2020
$483
2019
$750
2018
$1,238
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,339
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$518
Amgen Inc.
$369
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$289
Medtronic, Inc.
$262
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
$222
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$198
Boston Scientific Corporation
$192
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$172
Inari Medical, Inc.
$165
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$101
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$101
United Therapeutics Corporation
$85
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$77
PFIZER INC.
$46
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$42
GE HealthCare
$39
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
VIVUS LLC
$17
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
DEXCOM, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8324) Azurion 7 M20 · ABRE · ANDEXXA · AVEIR · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Artis Q · Artis icono floor · Assurity Pacemaker · Azurion 7 M20 · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CardioMEMS HF System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DEFINITY · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Definity · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · DxTerity · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · EkoSonic · Ellipse ICD · Emboshield NAV6 system · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · JOT DX · LEQVIO · Livalo · MULTAQ · ORENITRAM · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · QUADRA ASSURA · Qsymia · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quartet CRT Lead · Repatha · Resolute · S · SPECT Symbia Evo · UPTRAVI · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $130 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
15.9
County median income
$71,031
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
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. Boccalandro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Boccalandro experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Boccalandro performed 680 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Boccalandro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Boccalandro received a total of $4,636 from 30 companies across 170 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. Boccalandro's costs compare to other opticians in Odessa?
Dr. Boccalandro's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Boccalandro) 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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