Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anastacio Saenz, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Temple, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
SCOTT & WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Temple, TX 76508
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In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1154580082 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. Saenz 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. Saenz

Dr. Anastacio Saenz is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Temple, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saenz performed 789 Medicare services across 718 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saenz received a total of $4,672 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 171 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology 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. Saenz 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ 789 Medicare services$ $4,672 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
789
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
718
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~46 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
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes191$9$86
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access71$11$67
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance63$76$923
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries43$15$108
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device39$14$84
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)34$187$2,316
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast31$78$481
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement31$52$249
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older)29$240$3,528
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast28$64$420
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement28$22$148
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis26$54$515
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement26$20$123
Removal of tunneled central venous tube25$100$491
Needle biopsy of kidney21$77$1,710
Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin18$116$648
Removal of central venous tube with port or pump17$127$869
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast16$87$522
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance15$79$1,836
Ct scan of heart structure with contrast15$57$378
Needle biopsy of liver through skin11$55$1,060
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast11$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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
4.3% high complexity
37.8% medium
57.9% 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
21
Companies
171
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
$4,672 (100.0%)

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)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
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 total 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? 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 $592 per 100 Medicare services performed
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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. Saenz is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Saenz experienced with use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saenz performed 191 use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 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. Saenz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saenz received a total of $4,672 from 21 companies across 171 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. 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 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 →