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Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD

(523 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Cayetano Heredia University

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1411 Medical Parkway Suite 102
Cedar Park, TX 78613

(512) 341-0900

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University. Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is affiliated with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, St. David's HealthCare, St. David's Georgetown Hospital, Ascension, Ascension Seton Williamson, TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC and Ascension Seton Cedar Park.

Office Locations

1411 Medical Parkway Suite 102
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

1900 Scenic Drive Suite 2218
Georgetown, TX 78626

(512) 341-0900

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801 E Whitestone Boulevard Suite 201
Cedar Park, TX 78613

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

esophageal balloon dilation

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, esophageal balloon dilation, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation 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. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	41
balloon dilation	42
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	558
doctor visit	1083
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	943
hospital care	605
inpatient care	605
minimally invasive procedures	883
preventive care	161
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	558

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	11
diagnostic procedures	168
doctor visit	249
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	241
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
minimally invasive procedures	241
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	193
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	40
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	54
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	15
diagnostic procedures	259
doctor visit	266
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	333
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223
minimally invasive procedures	333
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	259

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	31
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	21
diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	260
emergency care	14
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	301
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167
minimally invasive procedures	301
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	84
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	29
diagnostic procedures	218
doctor visit	301
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	278
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	278
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	218

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	12
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	29
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	342
doctor visit	377
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	407
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
minimally invasive procedures	407
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	342

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	42
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	399
doctor visit	367
gastrointestinal procedures	442
hospital care	109
injections	14
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	442
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	399

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	20
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	35
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	422
doctor visit	355
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	525
hospital care	63
injections	17
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	525
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	422
stent placement (stenting)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	18
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	42
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	48
diagnostic procedures	486
doctor visit	308
esophageal dilation	48
gastrointestinal procedures	595
hospital care	44
injections	19
inpatient care	44
manometry	16
minimally invasive procedures	579
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	486

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	17
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	31
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	42
diagnostic procedures	382
doctor visit	228
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	486
hospital care	32
injections	20
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	486
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	382

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	16
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	23
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	35
diagnostic procedures	359
doctor visit	205
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	469
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	469
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	359

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cedar Park, TX were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

anastomosis	41
balloon dilation	28
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	347
doctor visit	363
emergency care	14
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	456
hospital care	165
injections	17
inpatient care	165
manometry	16
minimally invasive procedures	449
preventive care	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	347
stent placement (stenting)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	281
Hispanic	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	108
85 and over	33
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	197

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD graduated from Cayetano Heredia University. He completed residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Archived) American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Cayetano Heredia University

Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Archived) American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

St. David's HealthCare

St. David's Georgetown Hospital

Ascension

Ascension Seton Williamson

TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC

Ascension Seton Cedar Park

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 523 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cedar Park, TX.

4.9

Overall Rating

(523 Ratings)

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Overall Rating: 3.0 2019-01-08

Dr. Amaro is a great doctor with a good bedside manner. Unfortunately, getting to see him is a mess. My wife and I have been seeing him for about a year and are leaving due to his and his staff's poor scheduling coordination. We had a procedure that we were waiting 6 months to get done and his staff called us the day before to cancel. Fast forward to 4 weeks later, we have called 2x and were told we would get a call back for scheduling and we never did. Then on the 3rd  call, we were told that we could be seen in 2 weeks. When we explained that that date would be possible for us, no other dates were offered and we were told we'd be told later when something opened up. When I called the next day to see why there weren't any other dates being scheduled, I was told that the books for scheduling aren't updated yet. We feel that starting from scratch will still be faster than staying on with Amaro. Cant seem to move forward.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,437 Humira $668	Mavyret $187	Viekira $134	Technivie $124	Creon $119	Other $205
AbbVie Inc.	$1,313 Skyrizi $378	Mavyret $329	Rinvoq $251	Creon $158	Humira $112	Other $85
Gilead Sciences Inc	$820 Sovaldi $250	$570
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$644 XIFAXAN $426	Uceris $161	Trulance $43	APRISO $15
UCB, Inc.	$555 Cimzia $434	$121
Other	$5,965 ZEPOSIA $644	STELARA $436	Barrx $434	OLYSIO $309	ENTYVIO $250	Other $3,892

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,468
Travel and Lodging	$419
Education	$371
Honoraria	$250
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$225

Research Payments

Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD has received 10 research payments totaling $40,429.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Rafael Amaro, MD.

GastroGPO, LLC	2022	$1,621.54	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2021	$1,560.22	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Rafael Amaro's medical specialty is gastroenterology (digestive system). Dr. Amaro has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of Cayetano Heredia University and a graduate of Jackson Memorial Medical Center's residency program. He is affiliated with St. David's Georgetown Hospital, Ascension, and Texas Digestive Disease Consultants.