Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Julio Andino-Velez, M.D.

Neurology · Rockwall, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3140 HORIZON RD STE 105, Rockwall, TX 75032
4694430742
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1629224670 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Andino-Velez from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Andino-Velez

Dr. Julio Andino-Velez is a neurology in Rockwall, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Andino-Velez performed 3,408 Medicare services across 2,688 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Andino-Velez received a total of $4,092 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 286 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Andino-Velez 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 15% volume in TX$ $4,092 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,408
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for neurology
2,688
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~200 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 (30-39 min)933$93$297
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries282$59$198
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)219$166$505
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician195$10$30
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes161$194$500
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), digital analysis150$209$590
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour149$100$302
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes149$25$87
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy146$289$890
Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report144$65$150
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report137$50$155
Extended office or other outpatient service by clinical staff, first hour131$14$25
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)124$127$415
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)82$65$210
Annual depression screening82$18$40
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems80$3$25
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study72$74$266
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries48$97$305
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt47$112$346
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function46$94$307
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies16$162$586
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies15$219$787
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,092
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $585/year across 7 years
Top 43% in TX for neurology
37
Companies
286
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
$4,079 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$962
2023
$735
2022
$240
2021
$235
2020
$477
2019
$676
2018
$766

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$527
SK Life Science, Inc.
$462
ABBVIE INC.
$426
Amgen Inc.
$328
AbbVie Inc.
$265
US WorldMeds, LLC
$177
Abbott Laboratories
$161
Corium, LLC
$133
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$133
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$122
Eisai Inc.
$118
MDD US Operations, LLC
$101
Biogen, Inc.
$101
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$83
GE Healthcare
$78
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
Lilly USA, LLC
$60
EMD Serono, Inc.
$56
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
GENZYME CORPORATION
$51
Allergan Inc.
$47
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$39
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Lundbeck LLC
$26
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$25
Almatica Pharma LLC
$21
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
GE HEALTHCARE
$15
Egalet US Inc
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$14
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · APOKYN · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · Adlarity · Aimovig · BOTOX · Briviact · COPAXONE · Cenobamate · EMGALITY · GILENYA · GOCOVRI · GRALISE · Gocovri · INBRIJA · INFINITY · INGREZZA · LEMTRADA · Leqembi · MAYZENT · Mavenclad · NAMZARIC · NASCOBAL · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · Neupro · ONZETRA XSAIL · OXTELLAR XR · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rebif · SPRIX · Spritam · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · VUMERITY · Vimpat · XARELTO · Xadago
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 $120 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
159
Per 100K population
136.0
County median income
$124,917
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ROCKWALL
0.0 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. Andino-Velez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Andino-Velez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Andino-Velez performed 933 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. Andino-Velez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Andino-Velez received a total of $4,092 from 37 companies across 286 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. Andino-Velez's costs compare to other neurologys in Rockwall?
Dr. Andino-Velez's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Andino-Velez) 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 →