Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Erika Gonzalez, MD
Pediatrics · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Gonzalez
Dr. Erika Gonzalez is a pediatrics specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 19,251 Medicare services across 1,304 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $77,541 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 524 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gonzalez 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in TX
$77,541 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,251
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for pediatrics
1,304
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omalizumab injection (Xolair) for asthma/allergy | 7,877 | $29 | $42 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,530 | $11 | $23 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
2,693 | $3 | $10 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
1,079 | $8 | $30 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,041 | $47 | $75 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
703 | $36 | $50 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
493 | $53 | $85 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
410 | $10 | $22 |
| 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. |
286 | $89 | $168 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
219 | $101 | $167 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
175 | $7 | $20 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
134 | $19 | $64 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
119 | $130 | $235 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 111 | $4 | $5 |
| Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg A unit dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via durable medical equipment for inhalation. |
83 | $0 | $0 |
| Blood oxygen level test (pulse oximetry) This test measures the oxygen level in your blood using a device placed on your ear or finger. It is a non-invasive way to check how well your body is oxygenating your blood. |
57 | $2 | $3 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
38 | $13 | $22 |
| 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. |
32 | $28 | $99 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
28 | $41 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
28 | $48 | $72 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
26 | $58 | $100 |
| 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. |
22 | $103 | $235 |
| 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. |
22 | $66 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
16 | $30 | $35 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
15 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
14 | $72 | $92 |
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 ↗$77,541
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,077/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for pediatrics
34
Companies
524
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$35,971 (46.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25,082 (32.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,489 (21.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$866
2023
$9,365
2022
$8,891
2021
$11,047
2020
$9,135
2019
$9,655
2018
$28,583
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$17,905
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16,908
AstraZeneca UK Limited
$10,270
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$6,461
GENZYME CORPORATION
$4,512
ALK-Abello, Inc
$4,097
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
$3,578
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,710
Genentech USA, Inc.
$2,487
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,881
CSL Behring
$1,462
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,287
OptiNose US, Inc.
$849
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$846
Optinose US, Inc.
$765
Amgen Inc.
$282
Genentech, Inc.
$173
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$154
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$149
PFIZER INC.
$102
kaleo, Inc.
$94
Grifols USA, LLC
$77
Incyte Corporation
$61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$48
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC
$47
Shire North American Group Inc
$31
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$16
Phadia US Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$14
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIMMUNE · AIRSUPRA · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · ArmonAir Digihaler · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · CINQAIR · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · EOHILIA · EUCRISA · EVUSHELD · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FEVIPIPRANT · GILENYA · Gamunex-C · Grastek · Hizentra · ImmunoCAP · NUCALA · Natesto · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OPZELURA · Odactra · PALFORZIA · PROAIR · ProAir Digihaler · QVAR · RUCONEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XARELTO · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair
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 (46%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for pediatrics in TX.
Equivalent to $403 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pediatricians within 10 mi
630
Per 100K population
30.9
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
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. Gonzalez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 20 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. Gonzalez experienced with omalizumab injection (xolair) for asthma/allergy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gonzalez performed 7,877 omalizumab injection (xolair) for asthma/allergy 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. Gonzalez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez received a total of $77,541 from 34 companies across 524 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. Gonzalez's costs compare to other pediatricians in San Antonio?
Dr. Gonzalez's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Gonzalez) 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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