Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Felipe Navas, M.D.

Internal Medicine · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
303 E QUINCY ST, San Antonio, TX 78215
2102717648
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508889403 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. Navas 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. Navas

Dr. Felipe Navas is an internal medicine specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Navas performed 1,863 Medicare services across 884 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Navas received a total of $15,978 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Navas 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 19% volume in TX $15,978 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,863
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for internal medicine
884
Unique beneficiaries
$140
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~98 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
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 538 $29 $210
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 526 $87 $175
Eye injection for retinal disease 247 $83 $1,500
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 229 $689 $2,026
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified 104 $66 $300
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 74 $116 $231
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 51 $11 $100
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 39 $27 $250
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye 36 $101 $440
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 19 $17 $100
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 ↗
$15,978
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,283/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for internal medicine
27
Companies
80
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$6,323 (39.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,000 (31.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,563 (28.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$93 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,360
2023
$5,964
2022
$565
2021
$6,337
2020
$232
2019
$882
2018
$638

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$6,323
Genentech USA, Inc.
$5,588
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$483
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$426
Alcon Vision LLC
$348
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$299
Allergan Inc.
$262
ABBVIE INC.
$205
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$184
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$170
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$149
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$132
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$128
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$125
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$122
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
$121
OPTOVUE, INC.
$120
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$107
Allergan, Inc.
$106
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$101
RxSight Inc
$101
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$93
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Biogen, Inc.
$33
Mallinckrodt LLC
$22
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BEOVU · BYOOVIZ · CLARUS 700 · Constellation · DEXTENZA · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · EYLEA · EYLEA HD · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · OZURDEX · PROKERA · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · SUSVIMO · Spectralis · Syfovre · TEPEZZA · VABYSMO · VUITY · Vabysmo · XIPERE · XR · YUTIQ
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $858 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,134
Per 100K population
55.7
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 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. Navas is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Navas experienced with retinal imaging (oct scan)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Navas performed 538 retinal imaging (oct scan) 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. Navas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Navas received a total of $15,978 from 27 companies across 80 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. Navas's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Navas's average Medicare payment per service is $140. 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. Navas) 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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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 →