Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthias Hofer, MD
Pathology - Anatomic · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hofer
Dr. Matthias Hofer is a pathology - anatomic specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hofer performed 4,099 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hofer received a total of $30,809 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 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. Hofer 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 5% volume in TX
$30,809 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,099
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for pathology - anatomic
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,533 | $34 | $78 |
| 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. |
366 | $60 | $150 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
345 | $3 | $15 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
230 | $7 | $95 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
150 | $44 | $86 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 144 | $18 | $110 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
127 | $34 | $78 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
127 | $34 | $78 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
126 | $34 | $78 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
120 | $8 | $45 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
96 | $8 | $10 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
79 | $173 | $490 |
| 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. |
73 | $86 | $215 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
65 | $18 | $150 |
| Tumor marker analysis A laboratory test that analyzes a sample to detect the presence of tumor markers. These markers are substances that may be found in the blood, urine, or body tissues. |
65 | $20 | $115 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
47 | $6 | $25 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $98 | $275 |
| 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. |
42 | $72 | $210 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
40 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
40 | $115 | $313 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
29 | $25 | $150 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
27 | $122 | $580 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
26 | $2 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
26 | $2 | $8 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
23 | $38 | $90 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
22 | $106 | $1,255 |
| Insertion of multicomponent inflatable penile implant | 16 | $608 | $3,975 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
16 | $98 | $350 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
16 | $25 | $285 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
15 | $137 | $780 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
13 | $248 | $700 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
12 | $312 | $2,000 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
7.1% medium
91.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$30,809
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,401/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for pathology - anatomic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
253
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
$6,137
2023
$5,393
2022
$4,061
2021
$304
2020
$6,880
2019
$4,015
2018
$4,019
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,804
COLOPLAST CORP
$147
Medtronic, Inc.
$78
Endo USA, Inc.
$68
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23,469
Coloplast Corp
$4,275
NeoTract Inc.
$1,309
Medtronic, Inc.
$357
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$240
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$155
COLOPLAST CORP
$147
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$125
Axonics, Inc.
$109
ABBVIE INC.
$88
Endo USA, Inc.
$68
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$63
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$59
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$55
Allergan, Inc.
$54
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$50
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$41
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$18
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$12
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANCE · AMBICOR · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter · AVEED · AdVance XP · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - MALE SUI · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL THERAPIES · GREENLIGHT · General - BPH · General - Erectile Dysfunction · General - Therapies · INTERSTIM · LITHOVUE · LithoVue · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · ORGOVYX · PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN · PERISTEEN · PLUVICTO · PREZCOBIX · SPEEDICATH · Spectra · Stendra · TITAN · TRIA · Titan · Tria Firm · UroLift · VIRTUE · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XYOSTED · Xtandi
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
Pathology - anatomics in nearby ZIP areas
140
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Hofer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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. Hofer experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hofer performed 1,533 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Hofer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hofer received a total of $30,809 from 23 companies across 253 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. Hofer's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in San Antonio?
Dr. Hofer's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Hofer) 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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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.
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