Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anastacio Saenz, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Temple, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saenz
Dr. Anastacio Saenz is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Temple, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saenz performed 789 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saenz received a total of $4,672 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 171 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Saenz is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ 789 Medicare services
$4,672 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗789
Medicare services
Bottom 45% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
191 | $9 | $86 |
| 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. |
71 | $11 | $67 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
63 | $76 | $923 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
43 | $15 | $108 |
| 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. |
39 | $14 | $84 |
| 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. |
34 | $187 | $2,316 |
| CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis. |
31 | $78 | $481 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
31 | $52 | $249 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
29 | $240 | $3,528 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
28 | $64 | $420 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
28 | $22 | $148 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
26 | $54 | $515 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
26 | $20 | $123 |
| 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. |
25 | $100 | $491 |
| Kidney needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. |
21 | $77 | $1,710 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
18 | $116 | $648 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
17 | $127 | $869 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
16 | $87 | $522 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
15 | $79 | $1,836 |
| CT scan of heart with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's structure. |
15 | $57 | $378 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
11 | $55 | $1,060 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
11 | $64 | $441 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
4.3% high complexity
50.3% medium
45.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,672
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $667/year across 7 years
Top 31% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
171
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,397
2023
$1,084
2022
$391
2021
$68
2020
$207
2019
$728
2018
$797
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$572
Boston Scientific Corporation
$540
Terumo Medical Corporation
$141
Medtronic, Inc.
$65
Sirtex Medical Inc
$40
ABIOMED
$22
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,403
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,164
Sirtex Medical Inc
$601
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$303
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$167
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$157
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$149
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$141
Terumo Medical Corporation
$141
Medtronic, Inc.
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$80
Penumbra, Inc.
$50
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$46
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$41
Cook Medical LLC
$36
ABIOMED
$22
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$18
Covidien LP
$17
Balt USA, LLC
$14
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$14
EKOS Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 67.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Undivided · (6582) Visions 035 · (888) PV 018 OTW · ABRE · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Abre · CLEANER · COOK CELECT · COVERA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cook Medical Filters · DIREXION · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · EMBOLD Fibered · Emprint · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · General - Embolics · General - IO Ablation · General - Vascular Intervention · ICEFX · ICEfx Cryoablation System · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · JETSTREAM · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · OBSIDIO · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Prestige Coil System · Renegade · Renegade - 18 · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TRUSELECT · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Valiant Captivia
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Saenz is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Saenz experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saenz performed 191 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Saenz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saenz received a total of $4,672 from 21 companies across 171 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Saenz's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Temple?
Dr. Saenz'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. Saenz) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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