Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Javier Banchs, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Temple, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Banchs
Dr. Javier Banchs is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Temple, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Banchs performed 1,716 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Banchs received a total of $7,429 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 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. Banchs 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,716 Medicare services
$7,429 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,716
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
333 | $17 | $83 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
240 | $19 | $162 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
235 | $25 | $318 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
200 | $26 | $184 |
| 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. |
175 | $44 | $142 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
65 | $44 | $299 |
| 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. |
65 | $96 | $267 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
56 | $38 | $275 |
| 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. |
46 | $71 | $209 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
45 | $29 | $215 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
32 | $14 | $102 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
28 | $24 | $220 |
| 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. |
24 | $9 | $86 |
| 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. |
24 | $86 | $322 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
23 | $387 | $1,522 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
22 | $21 | $157 |
| 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. |
19 | $104 | $280 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
18 | $510 | $5,652 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $138 | $399 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
13 | $346 | $1,326 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
13 | $31 | $204 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
13 | $670 | $7,872 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
12 | $82 | $988 |
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.
57.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
42.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,429
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,061/year across 7 years
Bottom 22% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
16
Companies
161
Payment records
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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
$841
2023
$2,908
2022
$1,182
2021
$639
2020
$871
2019
$649
2018
$338
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$405
ATRICURE, INC.
$133
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Stereotaxis Inc
$56
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$51
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,095
Abbott Laboratories
$1,744
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$694
ATRICURE, INC.
$531
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$329
Boston Scientific Corporation
$256
Stereotaxis Inc
$191
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$152
ABIOMED
$150
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$109
AtriCure, Inc.
$51
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$39
Ethicon US, LLC
$38
PFIZER INC.
$27
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$14
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Artis Q.zen ceiling · Azure · CARTO 3 · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · ELIQUIS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · ETHICON · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FFR LINK · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · Genesis · Impella · JOT DX · MODELS · NA · Niobe · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Radiofrequency Therapy · SAVVYWIRE · STRATAFIX · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Soundstar · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Vascular Closure Device · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · WATCHMAN
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. Banchs is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 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. Banchs experienced with remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Banchs performed 333 remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days 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. Banchs receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Banchs received a total of $7,429 from 16 companies across 161 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. Banchs's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Temple?
Dr. Banchs's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Banchs) 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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