Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Russell Havranek, MD

Gastroenterology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8550 DATAPOINT DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106158308
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1871672519 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. Havranek 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. Havranek

Dr. Russell Havranek is a gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity1,086$25$125
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)267$86$150
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)227$61$100
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy184$62$735
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial184$48$115
Colonoscopy with biopsy156$128$970
Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms125$59$240
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional110$44$115
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report109$53$120
New patient office visit (30-44 min)72$72$170
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope58$126$880
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk40$174$880
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes37$78$123
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity34$76$350
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$102$210
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare33$177$1,250
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional32$17$39
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm21$101$835
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)19$43$55
Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract17$539$1,425
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk14$174$880
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope12$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
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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
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
5.1
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 18%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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 gastroenterologys 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 →
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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