Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lyssa Ochoa, MD
Surgery · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
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. Ochoa
Dr. Lyssa Ochoa is a surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ochoa performed 1,762 Medicare services across 1,427 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ochoa received a total of $37,369 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 244 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Ochoa 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$37,369 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,762
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for surgery
1,427
Unique beneficiaries
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
355 | $53 | $170 |
| 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. |
311 | $62 | $142 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
134 | $91 | $270 |
| 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. |
103 | $118 | $320 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
79 | $8 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
77 | $132 | $301 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
49 | $181 | $505 |
| 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. |
48 | $122 | $283 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
45 | $30 | $61 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
44 | $136 | $380 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
43 | $10 | $50 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
43 | $4 | $50 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
43 | $38 | $99 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
37 | $88 | $265 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
36 | $61 | $144 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
35 | $2 | $50 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
34 | $115 | $333 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
29 | $128 | $301 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
26 | $2,945 | $10,193 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
26 | $76 | $233 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
24 | $632 | $2,277 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
24 | $96 | $271 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
21 | $1,288 | $7,125 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $152 | $403 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
17 | $72 | $234 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $133 | $401 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
16 | $25 | $44 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
16 | $52 | $89 |
| 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. |
11 | $99 | $219 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
42.8% medium
54.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,369
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,338/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for surgery
38
Companies
244
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
$17,003 (45.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,855 (34.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,416 (19.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$96 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,150
2023
$16,077
2022
$1,170
2021
$3,187
2020
$1,356
2019
$968
2018
$460
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17,146
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$11,023
Abbott Laboratories
$1,885
Endologix LLC
$1,420
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,057
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$681
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$659
Endologix, LLC
$463
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$310
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$283
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$283
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$281
BSN Medical Inc
$270
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$211
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$186
Endologix, Inc.
$156
Bolton Medical Inc
$124
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$101
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$101
Surmodics, Inc.
$99
Penumbra, Inc.
$86
Innovation Technologies Inc
$67
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$51
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$47
Cook Medical LLC
$47
Philips North America LLC
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$37
Organogenesis Inc.
$35
Inari Medical, Inc.
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$20
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$17
Kerecis Limited
$17
Avinger Inc.
$16
BIOTRONIK INC.
$15
ConvaTec Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 8% for surgery in TX.
Equivalent to $2,121 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
274
Per 100K population
13.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SAN ANTONIO STATE HOSP STATE SCHOOL
5.8 mi
5.8 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. Ochoa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of TX peers, with 16 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. Ochoa experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ochoa performed 355 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Ochoa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ochoa received a total of $37,369 from 38 companies across 244 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. Ochoa's costs compare to other surgerists in San Antonio?
Dr. Ochoa's average Medicare payment per service is $138. 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. Ochoa) 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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