Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Antao Du, M.D.

Neurology · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1904 PINE ST STE 200, Abilene, TX 79601
3256705570
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1396916037 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Du from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Du

Dr. Antao Du is a neurology in Abilene, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Du performed 7,160 Medicare services across 2,119 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Du received a total of $2,721 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Du 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $2,721 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,160
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for neurology
2,119
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~398 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Botox injection, per unit3,461$5$19
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity755$89$341
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)438$59$257
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)413$85$365
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)326$1$3
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity233$59$228
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy221$42$163
Initial hospital admission, high complexity220$127$511
Critical care, first 30-74 min204$160$800
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)186$126$510
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)173$156$630
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study165$54$283
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve66$82$358
Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator53$13$54
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies52$97$395
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional42$152$605
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies36$154$620
New patient office visit (45-59 min)30$104$484
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity26$70$304
Nursing facility visit, low complexity21$49$212
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 2-12 hours with review and report by health care professional14$101$383
Needle measurement of electrical activity in trunk or head muscles14$55$210
Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies11$85$318
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 ↗
$2,721
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $389/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for neurology
20
Companies
147
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
$2,649 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$72 (2.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$533
2023
$249
2022
$412
2021
$665
2020
$317
2019
$241
2018
$304

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$390
ABBVIE INC.
$354
PFIZER INC.
$282
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$281
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$273
Allergan, Inc.
$216
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$132
AbbVie, Inc.
$105
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$105
GE HEALTHCARE
$97
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$72
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$69
Biogen, Inc.
$68
UCB, Inc.
$64
Eisai Inc.
$49
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APTIOM · COMIRNATY · DUOPA · Duopa · EMGALITY · Fintepla · LEQEMBI · LINZESS · Leqembi · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · OCREVUS · PAXLOVID · QULIPTA · SKYCLARYS · SOLIRIS · TECFIDERA · TOSYMRA · UBRELVY · VNS Therapy · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VYEPTI
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $38 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
40.1
County median income
$63,472
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Du is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of practice experience.

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. Du experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Du performed 3,461 botox injection, per unit 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. Du receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Du received a total of $2,721 from 20 companies across 147 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. Du's costs compare to other neurologys in Abilene?
Dr. Du's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Du) 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 →
About this page

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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →