Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jorge Diaz, MD
Optician · Victoria, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Diaz
Dr. Jorge Diaz is an optician specialist in Victoria, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Diaz performed 4,027 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Diaz received a total of $15,745 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 889 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. Diaz 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 17% volume in TX
$15,745 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,027
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$68
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
528 | $84 | $190 |
| 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. |
478 | $115 | $265 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 238 | $18 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
225 | $124 | $193 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
219 | $59 | $105 |
| Annual depression screening | 216 | $18 | $60 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
214 | $281 | $345 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
214 | $17 | $17 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
200 | $14 | $25 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
175 | $52 | $160 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
159 | $10 | $22 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
157 | $22 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
147 | $30 | $36 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dosage An injection of the hepatitis B vaccine administered to adults as part of a three-dose immunization schedule. |
129 | $69 | $164 |
| 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. |
128 | $92 | $250 |
| Additional vaccine administration This code covers the administration of each additional vaccine given during the same encounter. It is billed alongside the primary vaccine administration code. |
105 | $10 | $19 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
104 | $10 | $36 |
| 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. |
63 | $53 | $134 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
60 | $0 | $15 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
59 | $10 | $21 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
46 | $9 | $59 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
29 | $198 | $659 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
29 | $0 | $11 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
25 | $35 | $69 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
20 | $61 | $93 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
18 | $16 | $36 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
14 | $2 | $36 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
14 | $133 | $467 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
14 | $157 | $246 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
7.8% medium
91.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,745
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,249/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
889
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
$2,897
2023
$2,793
2022
$2,435
2021
$1,588
2020
$1,907
2019
$2,076
2018
$2,049
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$560
Novo Nordisk Inc
$501
Lilly USA, LLC
$369
Amgen Inc.
$320
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$212
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$103
ABBVIE INC.
$83
PFIZER INC.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$70
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$66
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$65
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,639
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,044
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,527
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,500
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$996
Amgen Inc.
$976
PFIZER INC.
$605
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$575
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$559
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$510
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$409
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$297
Radius Health, Inc.
$297
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$224
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$223
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$214
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$197
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$182
Nevro Corp.
$169
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$155
ABBVIE INC.
$119
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Exact Sciences Corporation
$114
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$103
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$95
AbbVie Inc.
$86
Abbott Laboratories
$83
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$77
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$69
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$65
Medtronic, Inc.
$61
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$49
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$45
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Dexcom, Inc.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$27
Eisai Inc.
$17
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$17
Allergan Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Geographic Context
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
4
County median income
$70,101
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
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. Diaz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), with 20 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. Diaz experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Diaz performed 528 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Diaz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Diaz received a total of $15,745 from 47 companies across 889 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. Diaz's costs compare to other opticians in Victoria?
Dr. Diaz's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Diaz) 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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