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Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD

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National University of San Marcos

1305 W Parkwood Avenue Suite A 107
Friendswood, TX 77546

(281) 996-0068

Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from National University of San Marcos. Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, PARK LAKES FAMILY MEDICINE, PA, HPN, PARK LAKES FAMILY MEDICINE, P.A. and Astrana Care Partners of Texas.

Office Locations

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

1305 W Parkwood Avenue Suite A 107
Friendswood, TX 77546

(281) 996-0068

(281) 996-0186

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring

blood glucose tests

blood tests

diabetes management

finger stick glucose test

In 2023, Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, blood glucose tests, blood tests, diabetes management, finger stick glucose test, glucose monitoring, glucose tests, lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	50
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	52
doctor visit	278
excision	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2013 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	108
doctor visit	359

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	11
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2014 were blood draw, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	139
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
doctor visit	315
excision	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	126
diabetes management	25
doctor visit	304
lab tests	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2016 were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	141
diabetes management	24
doctor visit	289
lab tests	24
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	173
diabetes management	41
doctor visit	303
lab tests	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	174
diabetes management	34
doctor visit	311
lab tests	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	179
diabetes management	25
doctor visit	309
lab tests	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2020 were blood draw, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	164
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	272
lab tests	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	214
diabetes management	37
doctor visit	317
lab tests	54
preventive care	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	217
diabetes management	30
doctor visit	373
lab tests	48
preventive care	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Friendswood, TX were blood draw, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and lab tests.

blood draw	153
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	55
diabetes management	29
doctor visit	311
excision	55
lab tests	38
preventive care	22
vaccines	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	0
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD graduated from National University of San Marcos. He completed residency at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: National University of San Marcos

Residency: San Jacinto Methodist Hospital

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

PARK LAKES FAMILY MEDICINE, PA

HPN

PARK LAKES FAMILY MEDICINE, P.A.

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,017 FARXIGA $1,176	SYMBICORT $292	XIGDUO $253	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $213	BYDUREON $51	Other $33
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,637 Tachy System $1,437	Emblem S-ICD $122	Brady Generator $79
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,283 Ozempic $560	RYBELSUS $547	Saxenda $122	Wegovy $42	$11
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$1,137 Vascepa $1,137
Lilly USA, LLC	$938 MOUNJARO $386	JARDIANCE $183	REYVOW $166	TRULICITY $122	BASAGLAR $47	Other $33
Other	$7,958 Trintellix $471	BYSTOLIC $419	NEXLETOL $364	Contrave $338	LIVALO $330	Other $6,036

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,534
Travel and Lodging	$1,150
Education	$286

Research Payments

Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD has received 222 research payments totaling $1,619,892.

Biography

Dr. Efrain Soto practices family medicine in Friendswood, TX. He is affiliated with Astrana Health. Dr. Soto has an open panel in FRIENDSWOOD, TX according to Astrana Health. Before performing his residency at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Dr. Soto attended National University of San Marcos for medical school.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Efrain E. Soto, MD From 2012 - 2022

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