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Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD

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Specializes in: Transplant Hepatology (Liver Transplant Medicine), Adult Hepatology and Adult Gastroenterology

University of Central Florida College of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: hepatobiliary disorders

550 Peachtree Street NE Suite 1720
Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 253-6824

Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD is a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine), adult hepatology and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare and United Digestive.

Office Locations

United Digestive

550 Peachtree Street NE Suite 1720
Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 253-6824

(404) 253-6825

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

abdominal ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

ultrasound

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

limited abdominal ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD performed more abdominal ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for limited abdominal ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	167
doctor visit	520
hospital care	300
inpatient care	300
pelvic imaging	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	167
vascular procedures	94

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	199
doctor visit	554
hospital care	307
inpatient care	307
pelvic imaging	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	199
vascular procedures	115

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	12
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	202
doctor visit	650
hospital care	393
inpatient care	393
pelvic imaging	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	202
vascular procedures	117

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	11
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	259
doctor visit	506
hospital care	290
inpatient care	290
pelvic imaging	126
ultrasound (sonogram)	259
vascular procedures	126

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	238
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	24
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	146
doctor visit	579
hospital care	382
inpatient care	382
pelvic imaging	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	146
vascular procedures	63

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	147
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	13
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	279
doctor visit	679
hospital care	271
inpatient care	271
pelvic imaging	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	279
vascular procedures	139

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	157
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	11
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	477
doctor visit	709
hospital care	256
inpatient care	256
pelvic imaging	194
ultrasound (sonogram)	477
vascular procedures	194

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	207
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	14
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	562
doctor visit	674
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
pelvic imaging	235
preventive care	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	562
vaccines	17
vascular procedures	235

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	187
Hispanic	13
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	322
doctor visit	455
hospital care	204
inpatient care	204
pelvic imaging	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	322
vascular procedures	153

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	413
doctor visit	494
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
pelvic imaging	204
ultrasound (sonogram)	413
vascular procedures	204

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	20
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	442
doctor visit	479
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
pelvic imaging	217
ultrasound (sonogram)	442
vascular procedures	217

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	14
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Atlanta, GA were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	315
doctor visit	572
hospital care	272
inpatient care	272
pelvic imaging	150
preventive care	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	315
vaccines	17
vascular procedures	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD.

**Gender**
Female	222
Male	155

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	139
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	204
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	10
75 to 84	78
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	195

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine (1990)

Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

United Digestive

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$505,994 Harvoni $152,721	Sovaldi $72,621	Viread $56,798	Epclusa $47,605	Vemlidy $44,157	Other $132,092
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$331,977 Epclusa $213,417	Vemlidy $71,904	$46,655
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$193,128 XIFAXAN $193,033	Uceris $58	UCERIS TABLETS $23	XIFAXANIBSD $14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$190,847 XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $147,952	XIFAXAN $21,627	Xifaxan 550 mg $17,509	XIFAXAN - 550MG $3,614	UCERIS TABLETS $121	Other $24
AbbVie, Inc.	$101,658 Viekira $66,174	Lupron $34,999	Mavyret $251	Humira $163	Technivie $36	Other $35
Other	$172,736 XIFAXAN $90,953	Ocaliva $49,047	DAKLINZA $24,405	Ribapak-Ribasphere Tablets $2,744	Trulance $365	Other $5,223

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$698,225
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$271,180
Travel and Lodging	$269,753
Honoraria	$155,320
Consulting Fee	$62,075
Other	$39,787

Research Payments

Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD has received 4 research payments totaling $6,240.

Biography

Dr. Enrique Martinez sees patients in Atlanta, GA. His medical specialties are adult gastroenterology, transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine), and adult hepatology. Dr. Martinez speaks Spanish. His clinical interests encompass hepatobiliary disorders. His professional affiliations include Piedmont Healthcare and United Digestive. Dr. Martinez obtained his medical school training at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF). He has received the distinction of Castle Connolly Top Doctor - Since. He welcomes new patients at his office inAtlanta, GA as reported by United Digestive.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Jesus Martinez, MD, FAASLD From 2012 - 2022

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