Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Russell Havranek, MD
Gastroenterology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Havranek
Dr. Russell Havranek is a gastroenterology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Havranek performed 2,871 Medicare services across 1,778 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Havranek received a total of $11,081 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 705 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Havranek 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$11,081 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,871
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for gastroenterology
1,778
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,086 | $25 | $125 |
| 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. |
267 | $86 | $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. |
227 | $61 | $100 |
| 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. |
184 | $62 | $735 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
184 | $48 | $115 |
| 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. |
156 | $128 | $970 |
| Hydrogen breath test A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms. |
125 | $59 | $240 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
110 | $44 | $115 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
109 | $53 | $120 |
| 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. |
72 | $72 | $170 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
58 | $126 | $880 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
40 | $174 | $880 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
37 | $78 | $123 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
34 | $76 | $350 |
| 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. |
34 | $102 | $210 |
| 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. |
33 | $177 | $1,250 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
32 | $17 | $39 |
| 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. |
21 | $101 | $835 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $43 | $55 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
17 | $539 | $1,425 |
| 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. |
14 | $174 | $880 |
| Anoscopy A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside. |
12 | $65 | $100 |
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 ↗$11,081
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,583/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for gastroenterology
48
Companies
705
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
$11,052 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$29 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,497
2023
$1,287
2022
$1,776
2021
$1,628
2020
$1,231
2019
$1,767
2018
$1,895
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,726
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,496
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,044
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$881
AbbVie Inc.
$856
UCB, Inc.
$845
AbbVie, Inc.
$649
Celgene Corporation
$390
PFIZER INC.
$343
Allergan Inc.
$248
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$186
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$174
GENZYME CORPORATION
$158
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$156
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$133
Romark Laboratories, LC
$121
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$117
Amgen Inc.
$109
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$108
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$105
Ardelyx, Inc.
$96
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$95
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$95
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
Celltrion USA Inc.
$63
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$55
Shire North American Group Inc
$51
Ethicon US, LLC
$45
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$39
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$38
Shionogi Inc
$37
Allergan, Inc.
$36
QOL Medical, LLC
$32
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$30
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$23
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Organon LLC
$19
VIVUS LLC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.5% 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.
Equivalent to $386 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi
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. Havranek is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers, with 19 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. Havranek experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Havranek performed 1,086 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Havranek receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Havranek received a total of $11,081 from 48 companies across 705 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. Havranek's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Havranek'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. Havranek) 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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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.
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