Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luis Colato, M.D.
Internal Medicine · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Colato
Dr. Luis Colato is an internal medicine specialist in El Paso, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Colato performed 2,512 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Colato received a total of $13,440 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 431 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. Colato 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 15% volume in TX
$13,440 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,512
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
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. |
343 | $78 | $249 |
| 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. |
341 | $65 | $176 |
| 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. |
270 | $9 | $44 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
210 | $89 | $352 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
193 | $15 | $46 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
153 | $6 | $22 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
99 | $99 | $302 |
| 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. |
94 | $60 | $162 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
89 | $13 | $37 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 85 | $26 | $76 |
| 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. |
79 | $112 | $327 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
58 | $17 | $54 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
53 | $10 | $38 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
53 | $24 | $78 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
52 | $16 | $57 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
42 | $69 | $189 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
40 | $20 | $68 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
32 | $372 | $1,922 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
32 | $81 | $222 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
29 | $54 | $185 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
29 | $2 | $6 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
27 | $90 | $249 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
22 | $10 | $92 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
16 | $399 | $1,253 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $83 | $222 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $134 | $438 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $63 | $175 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
11 | $55 | $183 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
11 | $6 | $14 |
| 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. |
11 | $53 | $219 |
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.
20.5% high complexity
11.1% medium
68.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,440
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,920/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
431
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
$2,815
2023
$2,375
2022
$3,606
2021
$909
2020
$394
2019
$852
2018
$2,489
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,455
Abbott Laboratories
$367
ABIOMED
$214
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$161
CORDIS US CORP.
$91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$74
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$57
Amgen Inc.
$38
PFIZER INC.
$29
Philips North America LLC
$24
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,359
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,451
Abbott Laboratories
$845
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$782
Amgen Inc.
$700
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$638
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$374
ABIOMED
$340
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$322
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$306
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$296
PFIZER INC.
$274
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$252
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$234
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$146
Boston Scientific Corporation
$145
ATRICURE, INC.
$110
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$101
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$96
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$93
CORDIS US CORP.
$91
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$77
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$74
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$73
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$57
Endologix LLC
$41
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$28
Philips North America LLC
$24
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
CVRx, Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
297
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
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0.0 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. Colato is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), with 19 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. Colato experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Colato performed 343 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. Colato receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Colato received a total of $13,440 from 34 companies across 431 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. Colato's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in El Paso?
Dr. Colato's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Colato) 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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