Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patricia Salvato, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Houston, 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. Salvato
Dr. Patricia Salvato is an internal medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salvato performed 17,329 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salvato received a total of $11,443 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 868 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. Salvato 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 2% volume in TX
$11,443 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗17,329
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
7,190 | $12 | $26 |
| Allergen extract preparation and provision A professional service involving the preparation and provision of a single-dose vial of allergen extract. |
3,640 | $14 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,915 | $85 | $160 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
777 | $48 | $197 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
358 | $103 | $414 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
354 | $38 | $149 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
325 | $56 | $217 |
| 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. |
317 | $57 | $150 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
316 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
258 | $103 | $409 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
255 | $55 | $282 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
255 | $83 | $400 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
185 | $129 | $160 |
| 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. |
138 | $0 | $40 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
116 | $23 | $111 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
115 | $79 | $408 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
115 | $23 | $109 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
114 | $305 | $1,211 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
114 | $223 | $824 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
88 | $10 | $39 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
78 | $3 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
50 | $24 | $25 |
| 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. |
41 | $72 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
37 | $167 | $180 |
| 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. |
26 | $130 | $240 |
| 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. |
21 | $11 | $45 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
19 | $57 | $76 |
| 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. |
14 | $195 | $778 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
13 | $19 | $45 |
| 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. |
13 | $117 | $614 |
| 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. |
13 | $70 | $200 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
13 | $15 | $40 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
12 | $108 | $632 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $133 | $212 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $95 | $175 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $18 | $25 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
5.6% medium
94.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,443
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,635/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
868
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
$1,180
2023
$1,668
2022
$1,652
2021
$2,250
2020
$1,596
2019
$1,749
2018
$1,348
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$233
ViiV Healthcare Company
$151
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$147
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$96
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$84
PFIZER INC.
$65
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$48
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$43
Novo Nordisk Inc
$40
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$34
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$927
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$812
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$782
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$662
AbbVie Inc.
$662
ViiV Healthcare Company
$481
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$423
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$405
ABBVIE INC.
$405
Novo Nordisk Inc
$390
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$386
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$339
PFIZER INC.
$289
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$280
Lilly USA, LLC
$279
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$276
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$241
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$236
Allergan, Inc.
$227
Abbott Laboratories
$223
Romark Laboratories, LC
$198
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$190
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$173
EMD Serono, Inc.
$163
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$162
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$142
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$124
Kaleo, Inc.
$123
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Amgen Inc.
$81
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$76
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Celgene Corporation
$65
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$59
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$59
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$55
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$49
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Eisai Inc.
$40
Theratechnologies Inc.
$37
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Allergan Inc.
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$24
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$22
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Shionogi Inc
$16
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$16
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$16
ITI, Inc.
$16
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$15
US WorldMeds, LLC
$15
Lupin Inc.
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$12
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 22.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,645
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
1.9 mi
1.9 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. Salvato is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% 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. Salvato experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salvato performed 7,190 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Salvato receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salvato received a total of $11,443 from 70 companies across 868 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. Salvato's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Salvato's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Salvato) 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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