Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hussein El-Newihi, MD
Gastroenterology · El Centro, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. El-Newihi
Dr. Hussein El-Newihi is a gastroenterology specialist in El Centro, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. El-Newihi performed 3,241 Medicare services across 2,804 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. El-Newihi received a total of $5,218 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 235 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. El-Newihi 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$5,218 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,241
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for gastroenterology
2,804
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~171 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
722 | $95 | $200 |
| 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. |
686 | $65 | $175 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
654 | $4 | $49 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
270 | $83 | $497 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
229 | $188 | $948 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
172 | $135 | $747 |
| 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. |
108 | $119 | $291 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
81 | $17 | $45 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
80 | $23 | $115 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
42 | $179 | $497 |
| 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. |
41 | $82 | $188 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
34 | $17 | $531 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
30 | $129 | $566 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
26 | $84 | $366 |
| Endoscopic ligation of esophageal or gastric varices A procedure using a flexible endoscope to tie off dilated veins in the stomach or esophagus. |
21 | $169 | $623 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $66 | $374 |
| Stomach outlet dilation via endoscopy A flexible tube with a camera is used to widen the opening at the bottom of the stomach. This procedure helps relieve blockages or narrowing in the stomach outlet. |
15 | $137 | $450 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lower portion of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
14 | $37 | $245 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,218
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $745/year across 7 years
Top 29% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
235
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,218 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,201
2023
$805
2022
$655
2021
$614
2020
$756
2019
$463
2018
$725
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$260
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$164
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$158
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$157
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$143
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$72
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$50
Celgene Corporation
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$31
PFIZER INC.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$884
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$321
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$307
ABBVIE INC.
$281
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$260
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$243
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$231
AbbVie, Inc.
$169
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$164
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$163
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$158
Shionogi Inc
$135
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$134
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$125
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$119
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$119
PFIZER INC.
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$105
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$104
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$100
GENZYME CORPORATION
$96
AbbVie Inc.
$89
Celgene Corporation
$84
UCB, Inc.
$81
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$77
Medtronic, Inc.
$72
Allergan, Inc.
$69
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$65
Allergan Inc.
$55
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$43
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$38
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 29.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · Amitiza · Amplia MRI · CIMZIA · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · GI GENIUS · GIVLAARI · HUMIRA · INJECTAFER · IQIRVO · LINZESS · LifeVest · Linzess · MOTEGRITY · Movantik · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · RELISTOR · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SHINGRIX · SKYRIZI · Symproic · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · WATCHMAN · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPATIER · ZEPOSIA · Zelnorm
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$56,393
Nearest hospital
EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. El-Newihi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. El-Newihi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. El-Newihi performed 722 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. El-Newihi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. El-Newihi received a total of $5,218 from 36 companies across 235 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. El-Newihi's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in El Centro?
Dr. El-Newihi's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. El-Newihi) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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