Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dileep Menon, M.D

Internal Medicine · Rio Grande City, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
101 N FM 3167 STE 104, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
9563521431
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1104956119 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. Menon

Dr. Dileep Menon is an internal medicine specialist in Rio Grande City, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Menon performed 1,379 Medicare services across 1,053 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Menon received a total of $14,146 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 235 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. Menon 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 26% volume in TX $14,146 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,379
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for internal medicine
1,053
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~73 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.
558 $87 $253
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
176 $51 $138
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.
144 $67 $140
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.
107 $10 $50
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.
81 $108 $275
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.
59 $27 $80
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.
35 $24 $66
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision.
30 $16 $130
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate.
30 $27 $110
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.
30 $11 $45
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.
24 $27 $80
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.
24 $62 $215
2-day continuous ECG with review and report
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results.
22 $50 $260
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.
16 $16 $44
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.
15 $78 $812
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.
15 $91 $305
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.
13 $13 $30
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.
12.8% high complexity
17.3% medium
69.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$14,146
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $2,358/year across 6 years
Top 6% in TX for internal medicine
19
Companies
235
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
$14,130 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$16
2022
$152
2021
$166
2020
$214
2019
$6,624
2018
$6,973

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$4,680
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,083
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,822
Boston Scientific Corporation
$981
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$601
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$383
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$365
ABIOMED
$289
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$178
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
Medtronic, Inc.
$152
Amgen Inc.
$92
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$81
PFIZER INC.
$75
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$69
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$36
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 74.8% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $1,026 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$38,182
Nearest hospital
STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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 2023
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. Menon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Menon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Menon performed 558 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. Menon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Menon received a total of $14,146 from 19 companies across 235 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. Menon's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Rio Grande City?
Dr. Menon's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Menon) 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.

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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