Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Timoteo Cabrera, MD
Nephrology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cabrera
Dr. Timoteo Cabrera is a nephrology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cabrera performed 2,102 Medicare services across 1,250 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cabrera received a total of $3,465 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nephrology. 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. Cabrera 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 23% volume in TX
$3,465 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,102
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for nephrology
1,250
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
605 | $0 | $1 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
289 | $177 | $572 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
234 | $9 | $31 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
127 | $116 | $402 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
90 | $110 | $349 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
80 | $8 | $27 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
76 | $14 | $44 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
72 | $11 | $35 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $91 | $200 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
67 | $83 | $330 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
67 | $60 | $140 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
50 | $233 | $750 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
38 | $163 | $545 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
35 | $333 | $1,057 |
| 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. |
33 | $26 | $136 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $128 | $390 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
24 | $62 | $200 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
22 | $135 | $508 |
| Arteriovenous fistula creation in arm Surgical procedure to create a direct connection between an artery and a vein in the arm to allow blood flow between the two vessels. |
22 | $261 | $849 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
17 | $191 | $625 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
17 | $114 | $441 |
| Hemodialysis clot removal, balloon dilation, and stent placement This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit, dilating the dialysis segment with a balloon, and placing a stent, all under radiological review. |
16 | $384 | $1,218 |
| Abdominal tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist uses imaging technology to guide the placement of a tube into the abdomen and reviews the procedure. |
14 | $142 | $484 |
| Injection of air or contrast into abdominal cavity A procedure where air or X-ray contrast material is injected into the abdominal cavity to facilitate imaging. |
11 | $44 | $219 |
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.
5.8% high complexity
59.1% medium
35.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $495/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for nephrology
20
Companies
79
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
$3,465 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$871
2023
$535
2022
$715
2021
$727
2020
$121
2019
$424
2018
$72
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,156
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$619
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$210
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$193
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$178
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$170
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$127
Lilly USA, LLC
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$117
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$117
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$89
Covidien LP
$61
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$47
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$33
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$27
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$22
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Avenu Medical Inc.
$18
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 57.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6582) Visions 035 · (9260) QC · ABRE · ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · CHAMELEON · COVERA · Chameleon · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · Ellipsys · EverCross · FARXIGA · FLEX Vessel Prep System · FLUENCY · Fluency · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · LIBERTY SELECT CYCLER · LIFESTAR · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · Passeo-18 · Rayaldee · TAVNEOS · Ultomiris · WavelinQ
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 $165 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Nephrologists within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
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. Cabrera is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Cabrera experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cabrera performed 605 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Cabrera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cabrera received a total of $3,465 from 20 companies across 79 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. Cabrera's costs compare to other nephrologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Cabrera's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Cabrera) 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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