Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Haq Nawaz, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6700 W 9TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063580200
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1740419597 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. Nawaz 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. Nawaz

Dr. Haq Nawaz is a gastroenterology in Amarillo, TX, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nawaz performed 1,571 Medicare services across 1,448 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nawaz received a total of $2,273 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 38 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Nawaz 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in TX$ $2,273 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,571
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for gastroenterology
1,448
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~98 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy180$46$580
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)163$89$230
New patient office visit (45-59 min)102$117$350
Initial hospital admission, high complexity73$131$440
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare70$191$962
Blood draw (venipuncture)69$8$13
Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope68$18$79
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel66$10$50
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential66$8$26
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity60$90$230
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity56$100$300
Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope52$130$500
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)52$59$162
Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope51$168$580
Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope51$119$825
Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope49$298$1,022
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity45$59$160
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm39$76$338
Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope28$97$789
Colonoscopy with biopsy26$56$919
Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile and pancreatic duct using an endoscope26$22$101
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen21$46$131
Ferritin level test (iron stores)19$13$57
Iron level test19$6$17
Iron binding capacity test19$9$44
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)19$4$20
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope17$83$750
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope16$137$719
Lipase (fat enzyme) level14$7$33
Removal of stent from pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope12$267$984
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk12$169$798
Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope11$257$1,291
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.
3.9% high complexity
21.8% medium
74.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,273
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $379/year across 6 years
Bottom 42% in TX for gastroenterology
8
Companies
38
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
$2,273 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$30
2023
$1,323
2022
$31
2021
$639
2020
$55
2019
$195

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$1,222
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$449
Boston Scientific Corporation
$285
ABBVIE INC.
$173
Olympus America Inc.
$80
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$32
Biogen, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AXIOS · Advanix Biliary · Artis icono floor · Artis zee multi-purpose · DISPOSABLE TRIPLE LUMEN SPHINCTEROTOME · ERCP V-System · EXALT · Endocuff Vision · MAVYRET · ONGENTYS · Olympus EMR & ESD Devices · RINVOQ · Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-655 · XELJANZ
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 $145 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
10.3
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. Nawaz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Nawaz experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nawaz performed 180 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Nawaz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nawaz received a total of $2,273 from 8 companies across 38 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. Nawaz's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Amarillo?
Dr. Nawaz's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Nawaz) 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 →