Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Omar Najera, MD
Surgery · Schertz, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Najera 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. Najera
Dr. Omar Najera is a surgery specialist in Schertz, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Najera performed 3,645 Medicare services across 1,695 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Najera received a total of $17,289 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 988 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Najera 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$17,289 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,645
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for surgery
1,695
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
811 | $45 | $78 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
669 | $2 | $9 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
638 | $121 | $255 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
332 | $100 | $147 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
308 | $3 | $15 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
249 | $35 | $61 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
218 | $24 | $68 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
122 | $53 | $85 |
| 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. |
86 | $88 | $179 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
55 | $61 | $214 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 36 | $129 | $316 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
34 | $17 | $31 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
29 | $104 | $205 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
22 | $83 | $160 |
| Automated retinal imaging for disease detection Imaging of the retina to detect disease, featuring automated review and a report generated at the point of care. |
20 | $32 | $110 |
| 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. |
16 | $67 | $129 |
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 ↗$17,289
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,470/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for surgery
58
Companies
988
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
$16,485 (95.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$774 (4.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,343
2023
$2,412
2022
$4,059
2021
$3,940
2020
$3,326
2019
$155
2018
$53
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,484
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,063
Dexcom, Inc.
$983
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$959
Abbott Laboratories
$762
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$732
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$631
Mannkind Corporation
$622
Amgen Inc.
$579
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$516
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$493
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$443
Insulet Corporation
$437
Radius Health, Inc.
$396
Medtronic, Inc.
$360
ABBVIE INC.
$350
MannKind Corporation
$333
DEXCOM, INC.
$296
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$289
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$265
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$259
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$241
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$234
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$221
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$220
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$212
AbbVie Inc.
$203
Corcept Therapeutics
$164
CeQur Corporation
$118
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$98
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$87
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$85
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$83
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$63
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
Eisai Inc.
$61
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$60
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$59
Companion Medical, Inc.
$56
Nevro Corp.
$53
Intuity Medical Inc
$52
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$49
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$48
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$47
LIFESCAN, INC.
$45
PFIZER INC.
$40
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$21
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$21
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $474 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
280
Per 100K population
13.7
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
LAUREL RIDGE TREATMENT CENTER
11.0 mi
11.0 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. Najera is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of TX peers.
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. Najera experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Najera performed 811 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Najera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Najera received a total of $17,289 from 58 companies across 988 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. Najera's costs compare to other surgerists in Schertz?
Dr. Najera's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Najera) 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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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.
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