Specialty Directory
Gastroenterology in MCALLEN, TX
Federal CMS data for 7 gastroenterology providers practicing in MCALLEN, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
7
Providers
Median industry payments
$1,603
7
Gastroenterology Providers
in MCALLEN, TX
$1,603
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
507
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Gastroenterology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Gastroenterology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALDERAS, VALESKA MD | 2,585 | 1,053 | Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | $19,652 (2018-2024) | Consulting (80%) | Very High |
| PETTLE, THEODORE MD | 1,900 | 1,035 | Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | $1,458 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ALHALEL, RALPH M.D. | 1,154 | 906 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $5,972 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| OZCELEBI, FATIH M.D. | 507 | 476 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $2,488 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| CHOWDARY, KONDAPAVULURU M.D. | 263 | 164 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $218 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| CHACON, INGRID M.D. | 173 | 163 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $1,603 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| BARRIGA, JOSE M.D. | — | — | — | $0 | — | Low |
Note: Gastroenterology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Gastroenterology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (5)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BALDERAS, VALESKA | 2,585 | $19,652 |
| ALHALEL, RALPH | 1,154 | $5,972 |
| OZCELEBI, FATIH | 507 | $2,488 |
| CHOWDARY, KONDAPAVULURU | 263 | $218 |
| CHACON, INGRID | 173 | $1,603 |
Mixed Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| PETTLE, THEODORE | 1,900 | $1,458 |
General Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BARRIGA, JOSE | 0 | $0 |