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Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD

(Dr. Jose Ignacio Mendez- Martinez, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), lung issues, diabetes, and more.

7814 Gateway Boulevard East Suite A
El Paso, TX 79915

(915) 542-2352

Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD is an interventional cardiologist in El Paso, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence, Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare, THOP Sierra Campus, Las Palmas Medical Center Del Sol Medical Center, THOP Memorial Campus and LAS PALMAS DEL SOL CARDIOLOGY, PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

4301 N Mesa Street Suite 101
El Paso, TX 79902

Address:

7814 Gateway Boulevard East Suite A
El Paso, TX 79915

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

ambulatory monitoring	35
angioplasty	28
blood draw	205
cardiac procedures	765
catheterization	68
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	1392
hospital care	695
inpatient care	695
minimally invasive procedures	68
nuclear scan	123
stent placement (stenting)	28
stress testing	279
ultrasound (sonogram)	404
vascular procedures	42

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	665

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	26
Hispanic	836
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	210
Less than 65	137

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	62
Dementia	20
Cancer	8

ambulatory monitoring	19
blood draw	159
cardiac procedures	698
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1146
hospital care	606
inpatient care	606
minimally invasive procedures	28
nuclear scan	109
stress testing	277
ultrasound (sonogram)	373
vascular procedures	69

**Gender**
Male	759
Female	1077

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	59
Hispanic	1254
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	408
Less than 65	258

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	60
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	16
blood draw	19
cardiac procedures	499
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	956
hospital care	594
inpatient care	594
minimally invasive procedures	29
nuclear scan	57
stress testing	136
ultrasound (sonogram)	317
vascular procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	674
Female	990

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	58
Hispanic	1178
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	570
85 and over	350
Less than 65	210

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	59
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

cardiac procedures	355
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	818
hospital care	482
inpatient care	482
minimally invasive procedures	18
nuclear scan	57
stress testing	120
ultrasound (sonogram)	218
vascular procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	15
Hispanic	531
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	165
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	55
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

ambulatory monitoring	23
cardiac procedures	363
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	861
hospital care	571
inpatient care	571
minimally invasive procedures	17
nuclear scan	54
stress testing	107
ultrasound (sonogram)	227
vascular procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	18
Hispanic	525
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	172
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	60
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

ambulatory monitoring	9
cardiac procedures	303
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	691
hospital care	394
inpatient care	394
minimally invasive procedures	11
nuclear scan	40
stress testing	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	173
vascular procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	21
Hispanic	474
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	155
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	63
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

ambulatory monitoring	9
cardiac procedures	270
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	661
hospital care	372
inpatient care	372
minimally invasive procedures	12
nuclear scan	43
stress testing	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	160
vascular procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	23
Hispanic	430
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	142
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	62
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

ambulatory monitoring	11
cardiac procedures	193
doctor visit	483
hospital care	283
inpatient care	283
nuclear scan	22
stress testing	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	113

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	327
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	106
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	60
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

cardiac procedures	276
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	899
hospital care	424
inpatient care	424
minimally invasive procedures	23
nuclear scan	17
stress testing	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	187
vascular procedures	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in El Paso, TX were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

ambulatory monitoring	18
angioplasty	28
blood draw	127
cardiac procedures	419
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	880
hospital care	491
inpatient care	491
minimally invasive procedures	28
nuclear scan	58
stent placement (stenting)	28
stress testing	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	243
vascular procedures	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD.

**Gender**
Female	463
Male	329

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	199
Hispanic	555
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	170
75 to 84	277
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	20
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Hospitals of Providence

Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare

THOP Sierra Campus

Las Palmas Medical Center Del Sol Medical Center

THOP Memorial Campus

LAS PALMAS DEL SOL CARDIOLOGY, PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,943 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $2,541	AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $151	COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN $90	Micra $50	Resolute $40	Other $71
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,803 CoreValve Evolut $1,992	Resolute $232	NanoCross $116	3F $113	Heart Valves $107	Other $243
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$2,544 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $2,175	Transcatheter Heart Valves $196	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $130	$43
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$2,499 Vascular $1,507	CRM $967	EP $24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,739 XARELTO $1,658	INVOKANA $81
Other	$10,715 ENTRESTO $1,082	Impella $993	iFR $964	ELIQUIS $614	Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator $483	Other $6,580

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$16,555
Travel and Lodging	$6,348
Education	$339

Biography

Dr. Jose Mendez-Martinez's specialties are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. He practices in El Paso, TX. Dr. Mendez-Martinez obtained a license to practice in Texas.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose I. Mendez-Martinez, MD From 2013 - 2021

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