Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Salvatore Barbaro, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Barbaro 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. Barbaro
Dr. Salvatore Barbaro is an interventional cardiology in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barbaro performed 2,857 Medicare services across 1,973 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barbaro received a total of $18,990 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 411 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Barbaro is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 38% volume in TX$ $18,990 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,857
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for interventional cardiology
1,973
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~143 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) | 825 | $83 | $250 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 627 | $9 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 267 | $59 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic | 237 | $131 | $403 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days | 119 | $15 | $65 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 117 | $114 | $300 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 110 | $18 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 84 | $170 | $325 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise | 76 | $119 | $200 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days | 73 | $20 | $115 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 65 | $127 | $490 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 49 | $49 | $150 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 46 | $24 | $165 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 29 | $188 | $500 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | 22 | $75 | $242 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 15 | $54 | $200 |
| Coronary stent placement | 15 | $421 | $890 |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch | 14 | $147 | $750 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 14 | $15 | $40 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 14 | $10 | $50 |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | 13 | $51 | $195 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | 13 | $70 | $245 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 13 | $9 | $25 |
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.
20.7% high complexity
9.4% medium
70.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,990
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,713/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for interventional cardiology
54
Companies
411
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
$11,687 (61.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,303 (38.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$2,412
2023$2,205
2022$1,609
2021$1,911
2020$1,511
2019$5,941
2018$3,402
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$9,049
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,659
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$894
Medtronic, Inc.
$650
ABIOMED
$503
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$484
CVRx, Inc.
$354
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$324
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$276
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$265
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$255
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$252
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$230
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$227
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$225
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$223
Novo Nordisk Inc
$219
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$218
Amgen Inc.
$207
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$207
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$170
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$167
Penumbra, Inc.
$165
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$147
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$127
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$116
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$112
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$98
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$92
Boston Scientific Corporation
$89
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$75
Terumo Medical Corporation
$70
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$68
PFIZER INC.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$52
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$44
Arrow International, Inc.
$42
Osprey Medical Inc
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$37
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$36
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$35
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
Allergan Inc.
$28
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$24
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$17
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% 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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $665 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional Cardiologys within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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. Barbaro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Barbaro experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barbaro performed 825 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. Barbaro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barbaro received a total of $18,990 from 54 companies across 411 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. Barbaro's costs compare to other interventional cardiologys in San Antonio?
Dr. Barbaro's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Barbaro) 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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