Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joycelyn Theard, MD
Gastroenterology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Theard
Dr. Joycelyn Theard is a gastroenterology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Theard performed 1,744 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Theard received a total of $8,577 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 498 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Theard is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in TX
$8,577 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,744
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
857 | $25 | $285 |
| 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. |
262 | $83 | $150 |
| 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. |
172 | $46 | $90 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
98 | $67 | $825 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
75 | $143 | $1,250 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
70 | $70 | $900 |
| 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. |
45 | $97 | $240 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
29 | $171 | $900 |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding. |
27 | $194 | $1,200 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
21 | $174 | $900 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
18 | $43 | $1,200 |
| Stool test for blood A laboratory test that checks a stool sample for hidden blood using a chemical reaction. This test helps detect bleeding in the digestive tract. |
17 | $4 | $40 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
15 | $16 | $38 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
13 | $95 | $900 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
13 | $59 | $175 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
12 | $64 | $135 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,577
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,225/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
498
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,589
2023
$1,175
2022
$1,469
2021
$1,212
2020
$1,548
2019
$789
2018
$796
Payments by company (2024)
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$329
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$235
ABBVIE INC.
$233
Ardelyx, Inc.
$208
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$138
QOL Medical, LLC
$87
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$81
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$65
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$39
Celltrion USA Inc.
$37
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Celgene Corporation
$32
PFIZER INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 50.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,001
QOL Medical, LLC
$989
AbbVie Inc.
$977
ABBVIE INC.
$877
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$845
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$563
Celgene Corporation
$455
PFIZER INC.
$281
Ardelyx, Inc.
$257
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$251
AbbVie, Inc.
$240
UCB, Inc.
$197
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$187
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$157
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$136
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$132
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$116
Allergan Inc.
$107
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$63
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$50
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$46
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$41
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$39
Celltrion USA Inc.
$37
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$36
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$31
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$30
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Shionogi Inc
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Romark Laboratories, LC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
104
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Theard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Theard experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Theard performed 857 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Theard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Theard received a total of $8,577 from 41 companies across 498 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Theard's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Theard's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Theard) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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