Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andres Morales, D.O
Neurology · Sherman, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Morales
Dr. Andres Morales is a neurology specialist in Sherman, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales performed 5,704 Medicare services across 1,938 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales received a total of $5,007 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 385 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Morales 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 12% volume in TX
$5,007 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,704
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for neurology
1,938
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
2,902 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
741 | $90 | $312 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
347 | $72 | $240 |
| 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. |
285 | $61 | $220 |
| 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. |
269 | $117 | $438 |
| Gadolinium MRI contrast injection Administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent to enhance magnetic resonance imaging. The dose is measured per milliliter of the agent injected. |
180 | $1 | $4 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
99 | $190 | $611 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
92 | $198 | $656 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
87 | $112 | $465 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 77 | $150 | $536 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
62 | $39 | $216 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 61 | $53 | $183 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
59 | $103 | $336 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
55 | $9 | $31 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
54 | $163 | $519 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
36 | $285 | $928 |
| 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. |
33 | $133 | $431 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $110 | $406 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
28 | $324 | $1,075 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
19 | $140 | $547 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
19 | $100 | $331 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
19 | $95 | $301 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $94 | $318 |
| 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. |
17 | $61 | $193 |
| 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. |
17 | $92 | $291 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 15 | $6 | $20 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
14 | $81 | $312 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
13 | $37 | $116 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
12 | $73 | $312 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
11 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
11 | $63 | $199 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
11 | $117 | $370 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
11 | $78 | $313 |
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.
50.9% high complexity
12.8% medium
36.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,007
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $715/year across 7 years
Top 39% in TX for neurology
42
Companies
385
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
$4,737 (94.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$270 (5.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,488
2023
$1,449
2022
$833
2021
$541
2020
$110
2019
$258
2018
$327
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,783
UCB, Inc.
$298
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$285
PFIZER INC.
$218
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$201
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$199
Lilly USA, LLC
$166
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$153
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$146
SK Life Science, Inc.
$121
AbbVie Inc.
$117
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$115
GENZYME CORPORATION
$91
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Lundbeck LLC
$80
EMD Serono, Inc.
$74
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$67
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$63
Celgene Corporation
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$56
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$56
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$51
Genentech USA, Inc.
$44
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$34
ARGENX US, INC.
$34
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$32
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$26
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$21
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
US WorldMeds, LLC
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$15
GE HealthCare
$14
Biogen, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AMPLATZER Occluders · AMYVID · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Austedo XR · BAFIERTAM · BOTOX · BRILINTA · Briviact · COMIRNATY · Connectivity and Remote care · DUOPA · DYSPORT · Dhivy · Dysport · EMGALITY · Enspryng · Fintepla · GOCOVRI · Horizant · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · KISUNLA · KYNMOBI · LEADPOINT · LYNPARZA · LYVISPAH · Leqembi · MAVENCLAD · MAYZENT · MYOBLOC · Motpoly XR · NOURIANZ · NURTEC ODT · Ongentys · PAXLOVID · Prospera · QULIPTA · RADICAVA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rystiggo · SOLIRIS · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VNS - Sentiva · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VYEPTI · VYVGART HYTRULO · XARELTO · ZEPOSIA
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 $88 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
14.3
County median income
$70,455
Nearest hospital
WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Morales is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Morales experienced with lidocaine hcl injection for iv infusion, 10 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales performed 2,902 lidocaine hcl injection for iv infusion, 10 mg 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. Morales receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales received a total of $5,007 from 42 companies across 385 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. Morales's costs compare to other neurologists in Sherman?
Dr. Morales's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Morales) 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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