Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhammad Taqi, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Palm Springs, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Taqi
Dr. Muhammad Taqi is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Palm Springs, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Taqi performed 3,138 Medicare services across 2,175 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Taqi received a total of $77,956 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 259 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Taqi 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in CA
$77,956 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,138
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
2,175
Unique beneficiaries
$137
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
598 | $174 | $1,033 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
501 | $99 | $459 |
| 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. |
425 | $108 | $423 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
290 | $143 | $701 |
| 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. |
230 | $67 | $254 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
153 | $152 | $595 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
87 | $66 | $191 |
| Brain artery catheterization A tube is inserted into an artery in the brain for diagnosis or treatment, with review by a radiologist. |
86 | $218 | $6,068 |
| Neck artery catheter insertion with radiology review A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
84 | $319 | $6,341 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
79 | $110 | $497 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 78 | $181 | $739 |
| Additional 30 minutes of critical care This code represents an additional 30 minutes of critical care services provided beyond the initial critical care time period. |
69 | $87 | $424 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
56 | $10 | $198 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
46 | $78 | $308 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
45 | $111 | $456 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
41 | $11 | $46 |
| Arterial catheter insertion in neck A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
36 | $120 | $1,127 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
34 | $291 | $1,217 |
| Arterial catheter insertion with radiologist review A tube is inserted into an artery outside the skull for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
25 | $183 | $3,511 |
| Arterial catheter insertion for diagnosis or treatment A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the neck or brain to perform a diagnostic test or treatment. |
24 | $249 | $3,933 |
| Blood vessel imaging Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels. |
22 | $72 | $285 |
| Radiologist review of image for embolization A radiologist reviews medical images to guide the insertion of material designed to block blood flow. |
21 | $57 | $232 |
| 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. |
19 | $141 | $572 |
| Head artery clot removal and dissolution A procedure to remove a blood clot from an artery in the head and inject medication to dissolve remaining clots, guided by fluoroscopy. |
17 | $595 | $2,941 |
| Chest artery catheter insertion with radiology review A tube is inserted into an artery in the chest for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
16 | $136 | $4,276 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
16 | $78 | $301 |
| 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. |
14 | $89 | $400 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
13 | $700 | $4,136 |
| Occlusion of head or neck artery | 13 | $568 | $5,606 |
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.
9.1% high complexity
4.3% medium
86.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$77,956
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,137/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
259
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$43,505 (55.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,087 (23.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,364 (21.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,521
2023
$13,264
2022
$4,615
2021
$3,329
2020
$5,121
2019
$46,256
2018
$2,849
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$728
Abbott Laboratories
$331
ABBVIE INC.
$246
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$228
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$165
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$160
Penumbra, Inc.
$140
Scientia Vascular
$122
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$121
Medtronic, Inc.
$105
Balt USA, LLC
$78
Grifols USA, LLC
$44
Microtransponder, Inc.
$29
Neurelis, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 51.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Rapid Medical LTD
$38,660
Rapid Medical Ltd
$12,219
Stryker Corporation
$7,724
Penumbra, Inc.
$4,594
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,925
Balt USA, LLC
$3,754
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,211
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$729
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$583
Abbott Laboratories
$550
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$495
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$450
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$421
Viz.ai, Inc.
$297
Scientia Vascular
$295
ABBVIE INC.
$246
phenox Inc.
$204
Imperative Care, Inc
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$160
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$150
AbbVie Inc.
$126
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$121
Genentech USA, Inc.
$102
Amgen Inc.
$99
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$74
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$64
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$59
Microtransponder, Inc.
$58
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$52
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Grifols USA, LLC
$44
Neurelis, Inc.
$25
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$18
Merz North America, Inc.
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
SK Life Science, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in student in an organized health care education/training program and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
537
Per 100K population
21.9
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
DESERT 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. Taqi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 18 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. Taqi experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Taqi performed 598 critical care, first 30-74 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. Taqi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Taqi received a total of $77,956 from 41 companies across 259 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. Taqi's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Palm Springs?
Dr. Taqi's average Medicare payment per service is $137. 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. Taqi) 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.
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