Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wadih Nadour, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Pittsburgh, PA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
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. Nadour
Dr. Wadih Nadour is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Pittsburgh, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nadour performed 1,270 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nadour received a total of $6,639 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 193 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nadour 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 of NPI registration
▲ 1,270 Medicare services
$6,639 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,270
Medicare services
Bottom 36% in PA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
284 | $6 | $24 |
| 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. |
173 | $84 | $373 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
161 | $45 | $203 |
| 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. |
98 | $9 | $37 |
| 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. |
88 | $88 | $334 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
75 | $9 | $43 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 64 | $175 | $851 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
40 | $71 | $275 |
| 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. |
35 | $123 | $529 |
| 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. |
34 | $100 | $384 |
| 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. |
31 | $61 | $229 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
27 | $418 | $1,711 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
18 | $8 | $41 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
17 | $14 | $52 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
17 | $2 | $9 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 17 | $264 | $1,085 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
15 | $46 | $210 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
14 | $44 | $223 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $19 | $72 |
| 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. |
13 | $133 | $514 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
12 | $71 | $270 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $160 | $972 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
11 | $81 | $311 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
22.1% high complexity
10.2% medium
67.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,639
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $948/year across 7 years
Top 28% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
193
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,534
2023
$1,917
2022
$532
2021
$560
2020
$274
2019
$1,567
2018
$254
Payments by company (2024)
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$246
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc.
$172
Jenavalve Technology, Inc.
$148
ABIOMED
$142
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$130
Boston Scientific Corporation
$123
PFIZER INC.
$94
Amgen Inc.
$78
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$55
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$32
Inari Medical, Inc.
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABIOMED
$974
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$880
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$517
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$351
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$301
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$291
Boston Scientific Corporation
$286
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$267
Amgen Inc.
$245
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$240
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$232
Terumo Medical Corporation
$216
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$201
PFIZER INC.
$188
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc.
$172
Jenavalve Technology, Inc.
$148
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$140
Abbott Laboratories
$138
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Medtronic, Inc.
$99
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$55
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$47
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$35
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$32
Inari Medical, Inc.
$30
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$27
HeartFlow, Inc.
$25
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$12
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVVIGO Guidance System · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Definity · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · HEARTRAIL · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Lumason · METACROSS OTW · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · R2P MISAGO · Repatha · Rybelsus · S · SHOCKWAVE INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2+ CORONARY · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · WALLSTENT · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · Zio monitor
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
196
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WEST PENN HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Nadour is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Nadour experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nadour performed 284 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Nadour receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nadour received a total of $6,639 from 40 companies across 193 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Nadour's costs compare to other cardiologists in Pittsburgh?
Dr. Nadour's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Nadour) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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