Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Haq Nawaz, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Amarillo, 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. Nawaz
Dr. Haq Nawaz is a gastroenterology specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
180 | $46 | $580 |
| 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. |
163 | $89 | $230 |
| 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. |
102 | $117 | $350 |
| 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. |
73 | $131 | $440 |
| 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. |
70 | $191 | $962 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
69 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
68 | $18 | $79 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
66 | $10 | $50 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
66 | $8 | $26 |
| 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. |
60 | $90 | $230 |
| 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. |
56 | $100 | $300 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope. |
52 | $130 | $500 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
52 | $59 | $162 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
51 | $168 | $580 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
51 | $119 | $825 |
| 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. |
49 | $298 | $1,022 |
| 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. |
45 | $59 | $160 |
| 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. |
39 | $76 | $338 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
28 | $97 | $789 |
| 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. |
26 | $56 | $919 |
| Radiologist review of bile and pancreatic duct imaging A radiologist reviews images obtained from a tube placed into the bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope. |
26 | $22 | $101 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
21 | $46 | $131 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
19 | $13 | $57 |
| Iron level test | 19 | $6 | $17 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
19 | $9 | $44 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
19 | $4 | $20 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
17 | $83 | $750 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
16 | $137 | $719 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
14 | $7 | $33 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
12 | $267 | $984 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
12 | $169 | $798 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
11 | $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
29.9% medium
66.3% 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
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
10.3
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Nawaz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. 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 gastroenterologists 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 →
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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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