Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ramon Sanchez, MD

Psychiatry · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
700 S ZARZAMORA ST STE 207, San Antonio, TX 78207
2102250481
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1063404408 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. Sanchez 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. Sanchez

Dr. Ramon Sanchez is a psychiatry specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sanchez performed 1,346 Medicare services across 474 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sanchez received a total of $11,892 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 651 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in psychiatry. 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. Sanchez 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 7% volume in TX $11,892 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,346
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for psychiatry
474
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~67 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 786 $81 $200
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 170 $3 $10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 156 $58 $150
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity 136 $94 $200
Home visit, established patient, low complexity 64 $58 $150
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 21 $128 $250
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 13 $125 $300
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 ↗
$11,892
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,699/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for psychiatry
37
Companies
651
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
$11,868 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,474
2023
$2,008
2022
$2,437
2021
$2,044
2020
$785
2019
$1,163
2018
$981

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$2,283
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,564
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$882
Lundbeck LLC
$834
ITI, Inc.
$791
Alkermes, Inc.
$779
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$743
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$669
Indivior Inc.
$607
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$473
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$339
Allergan Inc.
$243
ABBVIE INC.
$206
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$205
Eisai Inc.
$134
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Almatica Pharma LLC
$97
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Corium, LLC
$88
Tris Pharma Inc
$78
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Shire North American Group Inc
$52
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$51
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$41
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$31
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$28
Bausch Health US, LLC
$27
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$25
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P.
$16
Neuronetics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for psychiatry in TX.

Equivalent to $884 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Psychiatrists within 10 mi
321
Per 100K population
15.8
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
0.0 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. Sanchez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, with 20 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. Sanchez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sanchez performed 786 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Sanchez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sanchez received a total of $11,892 from 37 companies across 651 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. Sanchez's costs compare to other psychiatrists in San Antonio?
Dr. Sanchez'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. Sanchez) 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 →