Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Reich, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
7622 LOUIS PASTEUR DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106147840
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1992766935 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. Reich 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. Reich

Dr. Stephen Reich is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Reich performed 4,506 Medicare services across 2,585 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Reich received a total of $15,535 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 160 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Reich 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 26% volume in TX$ $15,535 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,506
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,585
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~225 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
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days728$21$100
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead639$10$58
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days632$18$74
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days428$18$81
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)258$63$202
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days253$25$181
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system185$57$179
New patient office visit (45-59 min)143$115$456
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)137$86$298
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes122$9$77
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access79$11$41
Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm76$229$1,212
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report64$81$315
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers64$14$57
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function63$2$11
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)61$145$573
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat54$81$362
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system50$71$274
Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion47$62$452
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system46$35$114
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)46$130$401
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation44$710$3,196
Insertion of catheters for recording and pacing of left lower heart chamber rhythm and induction of abnormal rhythm43$126$490
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode37$346$1,480
Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist29$582$2,372
Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system23$58$207
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system23$74$237
Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin20$59$256
Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker18$244$1,022
Destruction of heart conduction tissue to create heart block18$436$1,682
Programming of single lead pacemaker system17$52$153
Initial hospital admission, high complexity17$133$562
Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm16$230$1,212
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity14$91$289
Insertion of pacemaker and lower heart chamber electrode12$234$1,367
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.
36.0% high complexity
1.4% medium
62.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,535
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,219/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
13
Companies
160
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
$15,535 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$561
2023
$5,541
2022
$1,595
2021
$2,049
2020
$433
2019
$1,892
2018
$3,463

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,081
Abbott Laboratories
$2,722
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,422
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,259
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,141
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,090
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$848
AtriCure, Inc.
$608
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$554
ATRICURE, INC.
$326
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$247
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
CVRx, Inc.
$111
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCENT · ACCOLADE · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · Confirm Rx · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ellipse ICD · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · INTELLANAV · JOT DX · MICRA · Micra · Models · NA · NEXLIZET · Paso · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · SelectSecure · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN
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 $345 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
0.7
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. Reich is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in TX), 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. Reich experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Reich performed 728 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days 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. Reich receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Reich received a total of $15,535 from 13 companies across 160 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. Reich's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Reich's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Reich) 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 →