Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erika Gonzalez, MD

Pediatrics · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
333 N SANTA ROSA ST, San Antonio, TX 78207
2106165385
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1427022516 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. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez

Dr. Erika Gonzalez is a pediatrics in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Omalizumab injection (Xolair) for asthma/allergy7,877$29$42
Allergy immunotherapy preparation3,530$11$23
Allergy skin test2,693$3$10
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections1,079$8$30
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month1,041$47$75
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month703$36$50
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month493$53$85
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle410$10$22
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)286$89$168
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month219$101$167
Professional service for single injection of allergen175$7$20
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume134$19$64
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)119$130$235
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg111$4$5
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg83$0$0
Test to measure oxygen level in blood using ear or finger device57$2$3
Evaluation of use of breathing device38$13$22
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration32$28$99
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)28$41$100
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)28$48$72
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza26$58$100
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$103$235
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)22$66$125
Flu vaccine administration16$30$35
Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production15$6$30
Flu vaccine, high-dose14$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
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Geographic Context

Pediatricss 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

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. Gonzalez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 0%), with 20 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. 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 pediatricss 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 →
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 →