Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yogeshkumar Patel, M.D.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Patel
Dr. Yogeshkumar Patel is a pediatric gastroenterology physician in Abilene, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 7,576 Medicare services across 3,231 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $4,631 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 278 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric gastroenterology physician. 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. Patel 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ 7,576 Medicare services
$4,631 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,576
Medicare services
1.0× state median for pediatric gastroenterology physician
3,231
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
2,471 | $26 | $200 |
| 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. |
1,438 | $90 | $252 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
889 | $66 | $400 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
889 | $53 | $400 |
| 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. |
345 | $71 | $1,035 |
| 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. |
330 | $62 | $218 |
| 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. |
240 | $108 | $375 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
153 | $139 | $1,265 |
| 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. |
151 | $134 | $603 |
| 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. |
114 | $113 | $1,380 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
104 | $87 | $921 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
75 | $119 | $1,725 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
68 | $114 | $2,500 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
55 | $79 | $350 |
| 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. |
46 | $194 | $1,840 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
43 | $148 | $1,291 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
39 | $569 | $2,875 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
21 | $354 | $1,420 |
| Nuclear medicine exhaled breath sampling A nuclear medicine procedure used to collect and analyze samples of exhaled breath. |
21 | $11 | $35 |
| Nuclear medicine study of exhaled breath A nuclear medicine test that analyzes samples of exhaled breath. The procedure involves imaging or measuring radioactive tracers within the breath samples. |
21 | $93 | $175 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
20 | $56 | $1,117 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 19 | $31 | $460 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
12 | $18 | $700 |
| 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. |
12 | $158 | $483 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
11.4% medium
88.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,631
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $662/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for pediatric gastroenterology physician
39
Companies
278
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
$4,606 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,629
2023
$713
2022
$510
2021
$653
2020
$99
2019
$378
2018
$649
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$759
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$530
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$384
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$336
AbbVie, Inc.
$285
AbbVie Inc.
$243
Ardelyx, Inc.
$216
Allergan Inc.
$183
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$164
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$159
PFIZER INC.
$134
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$124
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$102
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$97
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$78
QOL Medical, LLC
$76
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$45
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$44
Celgene Corporation
$40
GENZYME CORPORATION
$39
Allergan, Inc.
$36
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$34
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$30
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$28
Celltrion USA Inc.
$25
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$18
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$16
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$14
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$13
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$13
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$12
Organon LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Amitiza · Bylvay · CLENPIQ · CREON · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Entyvio · Epclusa · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · IQIRVO · KRYSTEXXA · LINZESS · Linzess · Livdelzi · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Motegrity · OCALIVA · OMVOH · Orbera · PREPOPIK · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUTAB · Smoflipid · TRILLIUM AFFINITY NT · Talicia · Trintellix · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · VOWST · VYEPTI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · XIFAXANIBSD · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZYMFENTRA
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.
Equivalent to $61 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pediatric gastroenterology physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$66,406
Nearest hospital
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
8.9 mi
8.9 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Patel experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 2,471 tissue pathology examination, moderate 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $4,631 from 39 companies across 278 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. Patel's costs compare to other pediatric gastroenterology physicians in Abilene?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Patel) 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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