Specialty Directory
Rheumatology in AMARILLO, TX
Federal CMS data for 7 rheumatology providers practicing in AMARILLO, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
7
Providers
Median industry payments
$3,630
7
Rheumatology Providers
in AMARILLO, TX
$3,630
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
0
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.
Rheumatology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Rheumatology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWARTZENBERG, JANET MD | 270,739 | 11,158 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $23,832 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (94%) | Very High |
| CHEN, MING M.D., PH.D. | 6,665 | 2,705 | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $634 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (93%) | Very High |
| GHETIE, ELENA MD | 160 | 132 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $3,630 (2018-2024) | Consulting (45%) | Very High |
| BRELSFORD, WILLIAM MD, FACP, FACR | — | — | — | $5,237 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | High |
| LLOYD, BRANDY AGACNP-BC | — | — | — | $13,360 (2021-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
| CHAO, CHEN MD | — | — | — | $0 | — | Low |
| SUWAL, AMAR MD | — | — | — | $16 (2021-2021) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
Note: Rheumatology 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
Rheumatology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
General Practice (4)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BRELSFORD, WILLIAM | 0 | $5,237 |
| LLOYD, BRANDY | 0 | $13,360 |
| CHAO, CHEN | 0 | $0 |
| SUWAL, AMAR | 0 | $16 |
Mixed Practice (2)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| SCHWARTZENBERG, JANET | 270,739 | $23,832 |
| CHEN, MING | 6,665 | $634 |
Clinical Cardiology (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| GHETIE, ELENA | 160 | $3,630 |