Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Clemons, MD
Internal Medicine · 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Clemons 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. Clemons
Dr. Richard Clemons is an internal medicine specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clemons performed 2,712 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clemons received a total of $13,578 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 944 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. Clemons 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in TX
$13,578 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,712
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
674 | $83 | $259 |
| 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. |
657 | $56 | $189 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
440 | $3 | $13 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
363 | $124 | $280 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
131 | $10 | $86 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
93 | $8 | $33 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
91 | $38 | $126 |
| 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. |
86 | $117 | $358 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
54 | $10 | $67 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
38 | $50 | $214 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
22 | $48 | $219 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
19 | $158 | $306 |
| 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. |
17 | $31 | $90 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
14 | $158 | $292 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
13 | $9 | $54 |
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 ↗$13,578
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,940/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
944
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
$1,055
2023
$2,476
2022
$2,152
2021
$1,981
2020
$1,528
2019
$2,042
2018
$2,345
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$245
Lilly USA, LLC
$197
Novo Nordisk Inc
$163
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$110
Amgen Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$79
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,516
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,399
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,255
Amgen Inc.
$1,102
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$813
AbbVie Inc.
$791
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$739
PFIZER INC.
$620
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$471
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$461
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$430
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$429
ABBVIE INC.
$324
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$311
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$298
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$280
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$192
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$166
AbbVie, Inc.
$162
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$152
Allergan, Inc.
$130
Eisai Inc.
$108
EXACTECH, INC.
$107
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$95
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$89
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$81
Nevro Corp.
$66
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$66
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Genentech USA, Inc.
$50
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$49
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$40
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$34
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$29
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
EISAI INC.
$19
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$18
DERMIRA, INC.
$17
Biogen, Inc.
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$16
Vertiflex, Inc.
$16
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$12
VistaPharm, Inc.
$12
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% 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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1,137
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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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. Clemons is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with 21 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. Clemons experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clemons performed 674 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Clemons receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clemons received a total of $13,578 from 59 companies across 944 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. Clemons's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Clemons's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Clemons) 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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