Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ana Sauceda, M.D.

Dermatology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
2829 BABCOCK RD, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106158460
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1497764302 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. Sauceda

Dr. Ana Sauceda is a dermatology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sauceda performed 4,549 Medicare services across 2,259 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sauceda received a total of $30,025 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 239 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Sauceda 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 27% volume in TX $30,025 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,549
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for dermatology
2,259
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~239 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 1,553 $5 $16
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 1,013 $59 $175
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 521 $39 $131
Skin biopsy, tangential 389 $67 $197
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 385 $85 $247
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 217 $69 $217
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 150 $38 $98
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 91 $78 $221
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 55 $108 $324
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 36 $122 $329
Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags 27 $45 $176
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 27 $123 $348
Punch biopsy, first skin growth 20 $85 $245
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 14 $207 $590
Biopsy of ear 14 $45 $188
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 14 $31 $110
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 12 $67 $333
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less 11 $204 $514
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 ↗
$30,025
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,289/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for dermatology
34
Companies
239
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
$22,989 (76.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,036 (23.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$11,505
2023
$13,843
2022
$1,047
2021
$802
2020
$568
2019
$1,332
2018
$927

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$22,420
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,187
Lilly USA, LLC
$919
GENZYME CORPORATION
$577
ABBVIE INC.
$470
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$403
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$392
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$378
Almirall LLC
$371
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$312
AbbVie, Inc.
$279
AbbVie Inc.
$253
Amgen Inc.
$234
PFIZER INC.
$220
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$213
LEO Pharma Inc.
$187
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$174
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$157
Allergan, Inc.
$146
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$128
EPI Health, LLC
$104
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$92
KCI USA, Inc
$62
Incyte Corporation
$50
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$45
DERMIRA, INC.
$40
KCI USA, Inc.
$29
Celgene Corporation
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Biofrontera Inc.
$16
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$15
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 81.7% 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 →

The majority of payments (77%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for dermatology in TX.

Equivalent to $660 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
109
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Sauceda is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Sauceda experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sauceda performed 1,553 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Sauceda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sauceda received a total of $30,025 from 34 companies across 239 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. Sauceda's costs compare to other dermatologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Sauceda's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Sauceda) 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 →