Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Oscar Enriquez, MD

Internal Medicine · Port Arthur, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8333 9TH AVE STE A, Port Arthur, TX 77642
4097272808
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1487737219 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Enriquez

Dr. Oscar Enriquez is an internal medicine in Port Arthur, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Enriquez performed 4,268 Medicare services across 1,968 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Enriquez received a total of $1,382 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Enriquez 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 8% volume in TX$ $1,382 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,268
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for internal medicine
1,968
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~225 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)764$56$139
Nursing facility visit, low complexity697$52$134
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle368$10$47
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes354$30$87
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)318$89$206
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection208$0$8
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)175$0$6
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity123$80$177
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg122$0$5
Annual depression screening120$17$25
Annual wellness visit, follow-up119$122$300
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg102$6$15
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity99$59$141
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures74$32$35
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes71$96$254
Flu vaccine administration66$29$35
Echocardiogram, transthoracic64$85$425
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a62$29$78
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and49$34$102
New patient office visit (30-44 min)36$48$207
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes35$59$179
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead33$9$32
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes32$14$40
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries29$58$165
Home visit, established patient, low complexity28$58$164
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity27$97$250
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less26$50$142
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity23$90$204
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow16$92$378
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min16$87$209
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes12$138$324
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.
1.5% high complexity
23.9% medium
74.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,382
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $197/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for internal medicine
15
Companies
56
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
$1,382 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$467
2023
$44
2022
$171
2021
$300
2020
$29
2019
$121
2018
$250

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$397
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$193
DEXCOM, INC.
$178
SI-BONE, Inc.
$143
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$95
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$83
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$83
Lundbeck LLC
$52
PFIZER INC.
$39
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CHANTIX · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · KYNMOBI · Kerendia · LINZESS · Orbactiv · REXULTI · UBRELVY · Veozah · ZERBAXA · iFuse Implant
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 $32 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
81
Per 100K population
31.9
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
6.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Enriquez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Enriquez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Enriquez performed 764 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. Enriquez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Enriquez received a total of $1,382 from 15 companies across 56 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. Enriquez's costs compare to other internal medicines in Port Arthur?
Dr. Enriquez's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Enriquez) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →