Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Philip Morales, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Morales
Dr. Philip Morales is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Plano, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales performed 15,777 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales received a total of $9,677 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 436 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Morales is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in TX
$9,677 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗15,777
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
11,424 | $0 | $4 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
705 | $8 | $41 |
| 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. |
618 | $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. |
510 | $134 | $704 |
| 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. |
386 | $86 | $238 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
384 | $131 | $729 |
| 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. |
367 | $9 | $51 |
| 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. |
156 | $4 | $26 |
| 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. |
141 | $136 | $692 |
| 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. |
124 | $57 | $168 |
| 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. |
117 | $9 | $128 |
| 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. |
114 | $107 | $577 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 91 | $197 | $1,035 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
88 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
53 | $186 | $1,215 |
| 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. |
42 | $170 | $858 |
| 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. |
41 | $210 | $1,552 |
| 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. |
41 | $85 | $439 |
| 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. |
39 | $177 | $891 |
| 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. |
39 | $121 | $664 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
30 | $76 | $393 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
28 | $2 | $28 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
27 | $13 | $65 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
27 | $34 | $397 |
| 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. |
23 | $72 | $207 |
| 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. |
22 | $190 | $1,289 |
| 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. |
22 | $278 | $1,426 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
21 | $4 | $48 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
19 | $69 | $148 |
| 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. |
16 | $59 | $186 |
| CT scan of abdominal blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the abdomen. |
14 | $188 | $1,183 |
| 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. |
14 | $419 | $2,101 |
| 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. |
12 | $204 | $979 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
11 | $70 | $333 |
| 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. |
11 | $82 | $468 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
3.5% high complexity
79.9% medium
16.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,677
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,382/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
436
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,093
2023
$1,438
2022
$1,529
2021
$1,107
2020
$616
2019
$1,250
2018
$2,643
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$230
Amgen Inc.
$201
Philips North America LLC
$116
Abbott Laboratories
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$96
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$85
Novo Nordisk Inc
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
PFIZER INC.
$38
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$35
Acarix USA Inc.
$28
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,829
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,385
Amgen Inc.
$603
Abbott Laboratories
$442
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$365
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$333
HeartFlow, Inc.
$325
Boston Scientific Corporation
$324
Medtronic, Inc.
$306
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$301
Inari Medical, Inc.
$279
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$254
PFIZER INC.
$224
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$216
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$212
Novo Nordisk Inc
$200
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$162
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$162
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$155
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$153
ABIOMED
$147
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Philips North America LLC
$116
Itamar Medical Inc
$94
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$63
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$58
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$51
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$49
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$41
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$35
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Teleflex LLC
$29
Acarix USA Inc.
$28
EKOS Corporation
$25
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Arrow International, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$23
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$23
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$20
Relypsa, Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 39.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Undivided · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · ABRE · AMPLATZER AMULET · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CADScor System · CAMZYOS · CONFIRM RX · Catheter - GuideLiner · ClosureFast · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Definity · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · IN.PACT Admiral · INSPIRE · Impella · Interventional Products · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Lexiscan · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MULTAQ · Micra · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Resolute · Roszet · Rybelsus · S · SHOCKWAVE INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2+ CORONARY · SOMATOM Pro.Pulse · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · Veltassa · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WatchPAT · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZILVER PTX · ZONTIVITY
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
284
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PLANO
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Morales is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Morales experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales performed 11,424 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Morales receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales received a total of $9,677 from 49 companies across 436 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Morales's costs compare to other cardiologists in Plano?
Dr. Morales's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Morales) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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