Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rigoberto Ramirez, MD

Anesthesiology · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
800 E DAWSON ST, Tyler, TX 75701
9035938441
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1578593182 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. Ramirez 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. Ramirez

Dr. Rigoberto Ramirez is an anesthesiology in Tyler, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramirez performed 182 Medicare services across 181 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramirez received a total of $3,190 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Ramirez 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 31% volume in TX$ $3,190 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
182
Medicare services
Top 31% in TX for anesthesiology
181
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~10 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
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy48$73$1,241
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope32$60$1,021
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen25$137$2,099
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope25$52$860
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement18$114$1,932
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope12$66$1,130
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back11$90$1,391
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones11$78$1,008
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.
9.9% high complexity
26.4% medium
63.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,190
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $456/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for anesthesiology
9
Companies
28
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
$3,190 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$273
2023
$397
2022
$317
2021
$553
2020
$152
2019
$164
2018
$1,334

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Brainlab, Inc.
$1,233
Abbott Laboratories
$751
Avanos Medical
$407
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$321
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$244
Acacia Pharma Inc
$152
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$35
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$33
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 75.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · APONVIE · Airo · BARHEMSYS · BRIDION · BYFAVO · Buzz · Claria MRI · Curve · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EXPAREL · Elements · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Exact Trac · Exparel · HemoSphere · Kick · Node · Novalis · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · PNB AND ACCESSORIES · QUIKBLOC · TramaCad · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for anesthesiology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,753 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
17.2
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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. Ramirez is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 9%), with 19 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. Ramirez experienced with anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramirez performed 48 anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 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. Ramirez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramirez received a total of $3,190 from 9 companies across 28 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. Ramirez's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Tyler?
Dr. Ramirez's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Ramirez) 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 →