Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jose Rivera, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Rivera
Dr. Jose Rivera is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Plano, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rivera performed 19,439 Medicare services across 6,172 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rivera received a total of $6,341 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 356 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Rivera 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 1% volume in TX
$6,341 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,439
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for cardiovascular disease
6,172
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
12,000 | $0 | $4 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,126 | $134 | $729 |
| 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. |
1,005 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
934 | $135 | $704 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
610 | $7 | $41 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
480 | $43 | $216 |
| 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. |
425 | $10 | $51 |
| 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. |
419 | $87 | $238 |
| 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. |
217 | $137 | $692 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
206 | $8 | $17 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
185 | $4 | $26 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
154 | $49 | $258 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
131 | $110 | $577 |
| 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. |
127 | $123 | $664 |
| 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. |
121 | $59 | $186 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
102 | $55 | $448 |
| 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. |
97 | $329 | $1,599 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
95 | $35 | $357 |
| 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. |
91 | $83 | $439 |
| 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. |
83 | $83 | $406 |
| 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. |
80 | $175 | $891 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 67 | $312 | $1,254 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
57 | $172 | $858 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
52 | $2 | $28 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
49 | $195 | $1,215 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
49 | $1,056 | $4,869 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
49 | $198 | $979 |
| 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. |
49 | $60 | $168 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
34 | $5 | $155 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
33 | $218 | $1,552 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
33 | $72 | $361 |
| 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. |
27 | $115 | $310 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
25 | $18 | $98 |
| 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. |
25 | $135 | $517 |
| CT scan of neck blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses dye to visualize the blood vessels in the neck. This imaging test helps examine the structure and flow within the neck's vascular system. |
24 | $183 | $1,289 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
21 | $8 | $96 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $81 | $393 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
20 | $90 | $476 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
19 | $14 | $65 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
18 | $277 | $1,426 |
| 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. |
18 | $95 | $352 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
17 | $78 | $148 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 17 | $27 | $139 |
| 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. |
17 | $87 | $468 |
| 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. |
11 | $67 | $707 |
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.
6.7% high complexity
76.7% medium
16.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,341
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $906/year across 7 years
Top 43% in TX for cardiovascular disease
44
Companies
356
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
$6,341 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$933
2023
$1,191
2022
$1,236
2021
$1,272
2020
$555
2019
$403
2018
$750
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,208
Amgen Inc.
$607
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$389
Novo Nordisk Inc
$318
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$317
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$294
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$293
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$265
PFIZER INC.
$264
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$233
Itamar Medical Inc
$195
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$171
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$151
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$150
HeartFlow, Inc.
$145
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$135
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$112
Shionogi Inc
$91
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$87
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$71
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$69
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$62
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$51
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$46
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$43
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$39
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$35
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$34
Kerecis Limited
$25
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$25
Relypsa, Inc.
$25
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$20
Baxter Healthcare
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · Biograph mCT X-4R · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Corlanor · Definity · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FFRct · Fetroja · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Lexiscan · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Micra · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPTIMIZER · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOMATOM Pro.Pulse · VERQUVO · VIBATIV · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WatchPAT · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY · ZYPITAMAG (pitavastatin)
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 $33 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
284
Per 100K population
25.4
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PLANO
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. Rivera is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% 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. Rivera experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rivera performed 12,000 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Rivera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rivera received a total of $6,341 from 44 companies across 356 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. Rivera's costs compare to other cardiologists in Plano?
Dr. Rivera's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Rivera) 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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