Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Veronica Guel-Valdivia, MD
Family Medicine · Victoria, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Guel-Valdivia
Dr. Veronica Guel-Valdivia is a family medicine specialist in Victoria, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Guel-Valdivia performed 564 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Guel-Valdivia received a total of $12,104 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 735 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. Guel-Valdivia 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 46% volume in TX
$12,104 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗564
Medicare services
Top 46% in TX for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
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. |
149 | $79 | $140 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
111 | $3 | $17 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
80 | $3 | $14 |
| 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. |
44 | $0 | $39 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
43 | $62 | $132 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
40 | $107 | $107 |
| Annual depression screening | 23 | $18 | $18 |
| 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. |
22 | $52 | $82 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
20 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
17 | $8 | $27 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
15 | $72 | $75 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,104
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,729/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
735
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
$2,448
2023
$1,826
2022
$1,836
2021
$1,642
2020
$1,258
2019
$1,421
2018
$1,674
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$664
Novo Nordisk Inc
$379
Lilly USA, LLC
$267
PFIZER INC.
$251
Amgen Inc.
$204
ABBVIE INC.
$135
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$89
Corium, LLC
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$28
Optinose US, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Corcept Therapeutics
$19
Exact Sciences Corporation
$19
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
Tris Pharma Inc
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,891
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,856
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,032
PFIZER INC.
$1,029
Lilly USA, LLC
$761
ABBVIE INC.
$724
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$482
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$463
Amgen Inc.
$451
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$409
AbbVie Inc.
$313
Corium, LLC
$257
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$253
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$158
AbbVie, Inc.
$141
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$135
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$127
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$117
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$113
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$102
Corcept Therapeutics
$92
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$92
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Shire North American Group Inc
$80
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$67
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Exact Sciences Corporation
$53
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$45
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$40
Tris Pharma Inc
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$29
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$22
Organon LLC
$22
Optinose US, Inc.
$21
ITI, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Allergan Inc.
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$19
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$19
Mission Pharmacal Company
$18
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$18
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Radius Health, Inc.
$12
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.5% 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
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
71
County median income
$70,101
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER
7.9 mi
7.9 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. Guel-Valdivia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Guel-Valdivia experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Guel-Valdivia performed 149 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. Guel-Valdivia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Guel-Valdivia received a total of $12,104 from 56 companies across 735 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. Guel-Valdivia's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Victoria?
Dr. Guel-Valdivia's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Guel-Valdivia) 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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