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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adolfo Diaz, MD

Hospitalist Physician · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
720 PLEASANTON RD, San Antonio, TX 78214
2109213800
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1730463324 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. Diaz 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. Diaz

Dr. Adolfo Diaz is a hospitalist physician in San Antonio, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Diaz performed 18,136 Medicare services across 985 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Diaz received a total of $349,082 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 330 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Diaz 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $349,082 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,136
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for hospitalist physician
985
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,295 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
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda)7,200$43$161
Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant)4,200$0$1
BCG treatment for bladder cancer2,459$2$9
Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran)1,032$0$0
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)984$0$0
Injection, fluorouracil, 500 mg315$2$6
Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron)280$1$7
Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg217$3$11
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)196$93$313
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein183$12$47
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less169$100$391
Injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg168$1$2
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less104$22$87
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder72$66$257
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)59$127$439
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg49$6$26
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle44$11$41
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour41$22$86
Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less41$50$196
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle40$56$219
Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour37$10$38
Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; initiation of infusion in the office/clinic setting using office/clinic pump/supplies, with continuation of the infusion in the community setting (e.g., home, domiciliary, rest home or assisted l33$127$468
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less32$47$193
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour30$16$62
Injection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg27$1$3
Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc27$2$8
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle20$25$97
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)19$63$220
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc17$1$2
Unclassified drugs15$1$3
Irrigation of implanted venous access drug delivery device14$17$76
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)12$157$537
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
82.5% medium
15.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$349,082
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $49,869/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for hospitalist physician
18
Companies
330
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$339,145 (97.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,322 (2.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$614 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$92,860
2023
$131,056
2022
$64,754
2021
$19,304
2020
$10,513
2019
$28,751
2018
$1,843

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Incyte Corporation
$92,288
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$76,816
Lilly USA, LLC
$50,963
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$44,326
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39,312
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$15,275
Verastem, Inc.
$11,591
Seagen Inc.
$9,193
AbbVie, Inc.
$4,713
Epizyme, Inc.,
$2,250
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$1,740
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$185
ViiV Healthcare Company
$125
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$117
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Amgen Inc.
$14
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 63.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · Baxdela · C3 Delivery System · CALQUENCE · Columvi · Copiktra · DOVATO · Epkinly · GAZYVA · JAYPIRCA · Lunsumio · MONJUVI · POLIVY · Polivy · TAZVERIK · VERZENIO · Venclexta
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 →

The majority of payments (97%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hospitalist physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for hospitalist physician in TX.

Equivalent to $1,925 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hospitalist Physicians within 10 mi
140
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
5.2 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. Diaz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%).

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. Diaz experienced with pembrolizumab injection (keytruda)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Diaz performed 7,200 pembrolizumab injection (keytruda) 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. Diaz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Diaz received a total of $349,082 from 18 companies across 330 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. Diaz's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Diaz's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Diaz) 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 →