Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Khurram Nazir, M.D.
Neurology · Panama City, FL
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nazir
Dr. Khurram Nazir is a neurology specialist in Panama City, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nazir performed 3,445 Medicare services across 2,264 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nazir received a total of $179,604 from 84 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1055 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Nazir is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in FL
$179,604 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 122657 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,445
Medicare services
Top 16% in FL for neurology
2,264
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
633 | $39 | $100 |
| 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. |
433 | $91 | $260 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
427 | $75 | $201 |
| 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. |
339 | $65 | $185 |
| 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. |
317 | $63 | $156 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
265 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
157 | $119 | $324 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
152 | $102 | $258 |
| 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. |
136 | $130 | $341 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
128 | $133 | $375 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
94 | $288 | $735 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
78 | $159 | $448 |
| 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. |
54 | $79 | $210 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
42 | $340 | $879 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
41 | $46 | $120 |
| 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. |
36 | $170 | $540 |
| 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. |
35 | $95 | $235 |
| 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. |
20 | $68 | $166 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
18 | $162 | $300 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
16 | $42 | $110 |
| VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
12 | $165 | $530 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
12 | $219 | $450 |
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 ↗$179,604
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $25,658/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for neurology
84
Companies
1,055
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
$143,514 (79.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$22,141 (12.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,948 (7.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$20,615
2023
$19,984
2022
$41,016
2021
$40,673
2020
$40,374
2019
$15,164
2018
$1,778
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$49,368
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30,495
Allergan, Inc.
$27,570
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22,141
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20,100
AbbVie Inc.
$13,455
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$2,856
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,363
Amgen Inc.
$910
Lilly USA, LLC
$777
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$710
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$578
Biogen, Inc.
$569
PFIZER INC.
$564
Lundbeck LLC
$562
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$490
ARGENX US, INC.
$449
UCB, Inc.
$418
SK Life Science, Inc.
$405
US WorldMeds, LLC
$378
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$342
GENZYME CORPORATION
$270
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$255
MDD US Operations, LLC
$250
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$240
CSL Behring
$216
Abbott Laboratories
$212
EMD Serono, Inc.
$208
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$208
Genentech USA, Inc.
$202
Nevro Corp.
$189
Celgene Corporation
$186
Grifols USA, LLC
$177
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$136
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$129
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$122
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$115
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$112
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$106
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$99
GE HEALTHCARE
$91
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$79
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$75
Eisai Inc.
$69
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$60
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$45
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$39
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$38
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$38
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$37
Allergan Inc.
$35
Horizon Pharma plc
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$31
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$29
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Promius Pharma LLC
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$27
Merz North America, Inc.
$25
Egalet US Inc
$25
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$23
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Mallinckrodt LLC
$20
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$18
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$18
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
EISAI INC.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$16
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 59.8% of total 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 (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for neurology in FL.
Equivalent to $5,213 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$70,188
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Nazir is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Nazir experienced with hospital follow-up visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nazir performed 633 hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 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. Nazir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nazir received a total of $179,604 from 84 companies across 1,055 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. Nazir's costs compare to other neurologists in Panama City?
Dr. Nazir's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Nazir) 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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