Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Perret, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease · San Angelo, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Perret 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. Perret
Dr. Kenneth Perret is a pulmonary disease specialist in San Angelo, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Perret performed 1,743 Medicare services across 1,296 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Perret received a total of $11,545 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 391 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary 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. Perret 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 25% volume in TX
$11,545 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,743
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for pulmonary disease
1,296
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
407 | $165 | $534 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
169 | $24 | $94 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
168 | $36 | $100 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
139 | $41 | $108 |
| 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. |
132 | $60 | $141 |
| 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. |
121 | $64 | $150 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
92 | $29 | $162 |
| 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. |
58 | $93 | $204 |
| 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. |
51 | $89 | $215 |
| 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. |
43 | $128 | $396 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $162 | $407 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
37 | $18 | $788 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
31 | $9 | $36 |
| Additional 30 minutes of critical care This code represents an additional 30 minutes of critical care services provided beyond the initial critical care time period. |
26 | $83 | $240 |
| Bronchoscopy A procedure to examine the airways inside the lungs using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. |
23 | $0 | $827 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
22 | $38 | $895 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
21 | $132 | $1,431 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
20 | $74 | $295 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
20 | $51 | $366 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
19 | $17 | $17 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
18 | $7 | $8 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
18 | $65 | $850 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
18 | $62 | $63 |
| Emergent tracheostomy An emergency procedure to create an opening in the windpipe to insert a breathing tube, guided by an endoscope. |
12 | $109 | $364 |
| Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus. |
12 | $52 | $802 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes. |
12 | $180 | $776 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $30 | $50 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
14.0% medium
85.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,545
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,649/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for pulmonary disease
35
Companies
391
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
$11,545 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,327
2023
$3,466
2022
$2,339
2021
$1,083
2020
$593
2019
$895
2018
$842
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,084
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,768
GENZYME CORPORATION
$836
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$783
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$732
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$679
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$465
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$362
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$334
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$330
Grifols USA, LLC
$272
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$258
Genentech USA, Inc.
$182
Amgen Inc.
$172
Pulmonx Corporation
$169
United Therapeutics Corporation
$146
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$137
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$118
Covidien LP
$85
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$65
Insmed, Inc.
$62
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$51
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$50
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$42
Baxter Healthcare
$39
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$35
Allergan Inc.
$35
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
Philips North America LLC
$14
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 49.3% 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.
Equivalent to $662 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$66,254
Nearest hospital
SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER
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. Perret is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Perret experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Perret performed 407 critical care, first 30-74 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. Perret receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Perret received a total of $11,545 from 35 companies across 391 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. Perret's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in San Angelo?
Dr. Perret's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Perret) 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.
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