Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Lovoi, MD
Internal Medicine · Corpus Christi, 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. Lovoi
Dr. Michael Lovoi is an internal medicine specialist in Corpus Christi, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lovoi performed 11,507 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lovoi received a total of $18,698 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1138 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. Lovoi 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$18,698 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗11,507
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$47
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. |
3,914 | $85 | $249 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,821 | $0 | $2 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
567 | $18 | $52 |
| 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. |
418 | $2 | $6 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
404 | $0 | $1 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
373 | $8 | $24 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 371 | $5 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
360 | $121 | $223 |
| 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. |
239 | $90 | $261 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
200 | $82 | $234 |
| 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. |
155 | $9 | $28 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
146 | $134 | $383 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
141 | $16 | $35 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
134 | $116 | $431 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
133 | $107 | $362 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
129 | $40 | $83 |
| 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. |
120 | $10 | $28 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
102 | $42 | $126 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
101 | $86 | $324 |
| 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. |
85 | $54 | $176 |
| 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. |
76 | $69 | $140 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
74 | $29 | $48 |
| 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. |
74 | $0 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
43 | $182 | $491 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
42 | $22 | $113 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
41 | $131 | $372 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
40 | $85 | $335 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
30 | $16 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
26 | $40 | $211 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
24 | $31 | $80 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
24 | $79 | $211 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
21 | $23 | $113 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
18 | $21 | $109 |
| 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. |
17 | $158 | $322 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
16 | $36 | $96 |
| Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg | 16 | $0 | $1 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $60 | $218 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
43.6% medium
54.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,698
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,671/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
1,138
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
$4,213
2023
$3,651
2022
$2,506
2021
$2,265
2020
$2,260
2019
$1,723
2018
$2,079
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$739
Novo Nordisk Inc
$697
ABBVIE INC.
$420
PFIZER INC.
$403
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$314
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$277
Amgen Inc.
$245
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$182
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$164
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$61
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$46
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
Exact Sciences Corporation
$40
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,160
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,989
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,856
Amgen Inc.
$1,839
ABBVIE INC.
$1,385
PFIZER INC.
$771
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$746
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$650
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$617
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$580
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$537
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$513
Allergan Inc.
$474
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$441
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$403
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$293
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$284
AbbVie Inc.
$276
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$269
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$234
Allergan, Inc.
$230
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$199
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$185
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$183
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$182
Shire North American Group Inc
$151
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$122
Eisai Inc.
$105
Dexcom, Inc.
$102
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$77
Exact Sciences Corporation
$74
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$69
Genentech USA, Inc.
$57
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$54
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$42
Strongbridge US INC.
$42
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
DEXCOM, INC.
$28
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$19
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$17
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · Belviq · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUEXIS · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dymista · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GEMTESA · GIVLAARI · GVOKE PFS · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. · Horizant · INVOKANA · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KEVEYIS · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LIVALO · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NAMZARIC · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · Ormalvi · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RAYOS · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SIVEXTRO · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · Seglentis · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · Xultophy 100/3.6
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
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
105
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
12.8 mi
12.8 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. Lovoi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with 21 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. Lovoi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lovoi performed 3,914 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. Lovoi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lovoi received a total of $18,698 from 51 companies across 1,138 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. Lovoi's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Lovoi's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Lovoi) 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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