Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Assadour Assadourian, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6200 I-40 W, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063549764
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1912952581 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Assadourian

Dr. Assadour Assadourian is a cardiovascular disease in Amarillo, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Assadourian performed 8,924 Medicare services across 3,949 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Assadourian received a total of $2,136 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Assadourian 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in TX$ $2,136 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,924
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,949
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~470 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
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month3,092$44$123
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test857$43$65
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)587$87$276
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month512$44$115
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month464$37$140
Heart muscle strain imaging320$29$120
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days303$38$154
Echocardiogram, transthoracic298$141$644
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead254$10$55
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity218$91$282
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries188$161$215
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)180$4$24
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan178$1,763$6,600
Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle blood flow by pet177$115$432
New patient office visit (45-59 min)174$117$427
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional134$637$1,688
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts125$111$497
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow94$121$540
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes93$9$146
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect78$261$1,019
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month77$37$135
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose75$97$167
Cardiac catheterization72$178$939
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)59$133$373
Initial hospital admission, high complexity52$133$542
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers41$81$338
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment35$15$52
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries31$34$197
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts29$119$327
Coronary stent placement25$437$1,575
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up24$73$310
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)23$166$537
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow15$76$405
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity14$203$662
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers13$49$207
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less13$63$193
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.
5.8% high complexity
20.8% medium
73.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,136
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $305/year across 7 years
Bottom 31% in TX for cardiovascular disease
7
Companies
51
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
$1,919 (89.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$217 (10.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$443
2023
$483
2022
$260
2021
$139
2020
$288
2019
$326
2018
$197

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,569
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$198
BIOTRONIK INC.
$134
PFIZER INC.
$91
Boston Scientific Corporation
$79
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 89.0% 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 →

Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $24 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
20.6
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
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. Assadourian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Assadourian experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Assadourian performed 3,092 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Assadourian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Assadourian received a total of $2,136 from 7 companies across 51 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. Assadourian's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Amarillo?
Dr. Assadourian's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Assadourian) 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 →