Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mohamed Bassiouny, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bassiouny
Dr. Mohamed Bassiouny is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Austin, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bassiouny performed 11,374 Medicare services across 7,412 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bassiouny received a total of $34,177 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 557 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. Bassiouny 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 2% volume in TX
$34,177 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,374
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
7,412
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~711 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
7,574 | $6 | $27 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
722 | $11 | $60 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
711 | $17 | $98 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
523 | $21 | $106 |
| 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. |
404 | $92 | $206 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
195 | $59 | $187 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
195 | $27 | $207 |
| 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. |
176 | $65 | $139 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
110 | $84 | $208 |
| 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. |
61 | $59 | $141 |
| 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. |
54 | $94 | $268 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
48 | $64 | $585 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
47 | $34 | $93 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
43 | $389 | $1,699 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
40 | $20 | $79 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
40 | $68 | $253 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
40 | $76 | $286 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
37 | $724 | $3,279 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
33 | $128 | $595 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $58 | $198 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
31 | $10 | $45 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
30 | $38 | $115 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
29 | $19 | $72 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
28 | $237 | $1,230 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
25 | $66 | $152 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
24 | $238 | $1,229 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
22 | $83 | $390 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
20 | $10 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
19 | $59 | $866 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $122 | $278 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
15 | $701 | $2,943 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
14 | $94 | $200 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
13 | $343 | $1,487 |
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.
17.1% high complexity
0.2% medium
82.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$34,177
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,882/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for cardiovascular disease
18
Companies
557
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
$28,528 (83.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,649 (16.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,785
2023
$2,290
2022
$1,918
2021
$1,813
2020
$5,951
2019
$6,047
2018
$14,373
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11,426
Abbott Laboratories
$11,209
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$4,276
BIOTRONIK INC.
$3,738
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,153
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$618
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$363
PFIZER INC.
$353
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$263
Medtronic, Inc.
$224
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$133
CVRx, Inc.
$104
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$95
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$58
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$53
Vital Connect, Inc
$46
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$36
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$31
Top 3 companies account for 78.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVISOR · AMPLATZER Occluders · ASSURITY · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Agilis NxT EP Introducer · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Connect HF · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · Generators · JOT DX · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · Navistar · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · PULSESELECT · Percepta · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · SENSOR ENABLED · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SmartAblateTM System RF Generator · Smartablate · Soundstar · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · VITALPATCH RTM · VYNDAQEL · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · Visia AF · Visitag · Viva · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $300 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
7.0
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN
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. Bassiouny is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of TX peers, 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. Bassiouny experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bassiouny performed 7,574 ekg interpretation and report 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. Bassiouny receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bassiouny received a total of $34,177 from 18 companies across 557 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. Bassiouny's costs compare to other cardiologists in Austin?
Dr. Bassiouny's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Bassiouny) 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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