Specialty Directory
Rheumatology in Austin, TX
Federal CMS data for 14 rheumatology providers practicing in Austin, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
14
Providers
Median industry payments
$668
14
Rheumatology Providers
in Austin, TX
$668
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
77
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOVAL, ROBERT MD | 139,163 | 1,260 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $64,840 (2018-2024) | Consulting (64%) | Very High |
| MARTINEZ, JOSEPH MD | 117,354 | 973 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $18,365 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (95%) | Very High |
| SAYERS, BRIAN MD | 111,755 | 334 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $219 (2020-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ROBINETT, LOUIS M.D. | 52,301 | 600 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $6,503 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| YOUSUF, SONIA MD | 48,185 | 1,795 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $2,127 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LOPEZ VELAZQUEZ, MARCO M.D. | 10,351 | 240 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $3,941 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | High |
| JACQUEZ, JORDAN MD | 95 | 88 | New patient office visit (45-59 min) | $33 (2024-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| HACKSHAW, KEVIN M.D. | 59 | 45 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $55 (2023-2023) | Education (100%) | Very High |
| SUBASH, MEERA M.D. | 52 | 34 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $463 (2023-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| PICKRELL, PAUL MD | — | — | — | $14,686 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (56%) | Moderate |
| MAKKENA, RAMA MD | — | — | — | $235 (2022-2023) | Debt Forgiveness (56%) | Moderate |
| PATEL, SAMIR M.D. | — | — | — | $872 (2018-2022) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
| SHAPIRO, SAMANTHA M.D. | — | — | — | $136 (2019-2019) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
| KWOK, ALYSSA M.D. | — | — | — | $331 (2022-2024) | Food & Beverage (83%) | 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.
Mixed Practice (6)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KOVAL, ROBERT | 139,163 | $64,840 |
| MARTINEZ, JOSEPH | 117,354 | $18,365 |
| SAYERS, BRIAN | 111,755 | $219 |
| ROBINETT, LOUIS | 52,301 | $6,503 |
| YOUSUF, SONIA | 48,185 | $2,127 |
| LOPEZ VELAZQUEZ, MARCO | 10,351 | $3,941 |
General Practice (5)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| PICKRELL, PAUL | 0 | $14,686 |
| MAKKENA, RAMA | 0 | $235 |
| PATEL, SAMIR | 0 | $872 |
| SHAPIRO, SAMANTHA | 0 | $136 |
| KWOK, ALYSSA | 0 | $331 |
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| JACQUEZ, JORDAN | 95 | $33 |
| HACKSHAW, KEVIN | 59 | $55 |
| SUBASH, MEERA | 52 | $463 |