Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gerald Koppes, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
525 OAK CENTRE DR STE 270, San Antonio, TX 78258
2102702992
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1922081900 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. Koppes 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. Koppes

Dr. Gerald Koppes is a cardiovascular disease in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Koppes performed 3,518 Medicare services across 2,967 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Koppes received a total of $745 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Koppes 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 28% volume in TX$ $745 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,518
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,967
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~176 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
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead726$11$26
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)726$88$153
Echocardiogram, transthoracic377$146$265
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow310$142$337
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)251$66$104
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan184$68$92
Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle blood flow by pet184$22$40
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician184$16$32
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician184$11$21
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)84$130$205
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts80$93$204
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries65$97$202
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system45$39$53
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$114$235
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional21$52$131
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers19$91$162
Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report17$162$329
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)16$147$292
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen11$67$154
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.
12.0% high complexity
35.2% medium
52.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$745
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $124/year across 6 years
Bottom 17% in TX for cardiovascular disease
12
Companies
32
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$745 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$215
2022
$131
2021
$180
2020
$48
2019
$68
2018
$102

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$337
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$112
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$88
Abbott Laboratories
$75
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · Corlanor · ENTRESTO · NEXLETOL · PRALUENT · Repatha · SAVVYWIRE · Vascepa · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $21 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
150
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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. Koppes is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Koppes experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Koppes performed 726 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Koppes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Koppes received a total of $745 from 12 companies across 32 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. Koppes's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in San Antonio?
Dr. Koppes's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Koppes) 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 →