Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gabriel Arevalo, M.D.

Surgery · Tomball, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
455 SCHOOL ST STE 10, Tomball, TX 77375
2813515409
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1437415494 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. Arevalo 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. Arevalo

Dr. Gabriel Arevalo is a surgery in Tomball, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arevalo performed 159 Medicare services across 146 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arevalo received a total of $151,802 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 204 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arevalo 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ 159 Medicare services$ $151,802 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
159
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in TX for surgery
146
Unique beneficiaries
$294
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11 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
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$121$483
Creation of muscle graft to trunk30$950$6,591
Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less20$34$439
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen18$67$386
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)15$103$314
Initial repair of entrapped hernia of abdomen, 3-10 cm in length14$398$3,828
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope14$192$2,274
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)14$178$600
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 ↗
$151,802
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,686/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for surgery
25
Companies
204
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$142,834 (94.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,823 (3.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,146 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$105,276
2023
$25,850
2022
$3,094
2021
$11,612
2020
$5,122
2019
$837
2018
$11

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Davol Inc.
$107,090
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$24,027
Organogenesis Inc.
$11,775
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$4,538
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$1,120
Medtronic, Inc.
$656
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$373
Ethicon US, LLC
$346
Covidien LP
$325
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$295
DAVOL INC.
$276
Baxter Healthcare
$248
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$178
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$168
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$143
TELA Bio, Inc.
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$52
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$22
KCI USA, Inc.
$20
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Biom'Up France SAS
$17
Teleflex LLC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 94.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORBATACK · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · Apligraf · BRIDION · DYSPORT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ENDOFLIP · Echelon Circular · Echelon Endopath Staple Line Reinforcement · Echelon; Endopath · Elation Balloon Dilator · Enseal · Enseal X1 · GI GENIUS · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · Harmonic · INTERSTIM · JARDIANCE · Ligation Solutions: Weck & Horizon brands · Mega Soft · N/A · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture · PERCLOT · PHASIX · PROGRIP · PURAPLY · PURAPLY WOUND MATRIX · Phasix · Phasix Mesh · Puraply · Saxenda · TISSEEL · V.A.C.ULTA · Wegovy · ZYNRELEF
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 →

The majority of payments (94%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for surgery in TX.

Equivalent to $95,473 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
156
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL
0.0 mi

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. Arevalo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%).

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. Arevalo experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arevalo performed 34 new patient office visit (45-59 min) 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. Arevalo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arevalo received a total of $151,802 from 25 companies across 204 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. Arevalo's costs compare to other surgerys in Tomball?
Dr. Arevalo's average Medicare payment per service is $294. 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. Arevalo) 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 →