Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Maria Blahey, MD

Family Medicine · Beaumont, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
755 N 11TH ST, Beaumont, TX 77702
4098982994
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1053304725 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. Blahey 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. Blahey

Dr. Maria Blahey is a family medicine in Beaumont, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blahey performed 1,413 Medicare services across 880 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blahey received a total of $4,243 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 236 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Blahey 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▲ Top 20% volume in TX$ $4,243 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,413
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for family medicine
880
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~71 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)292$79$135
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel184$10$60
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential164$8$25
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)133$0$10
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min101$77$110
Annual wellness visit, follow-up97$122$150
Blood draw (venipuncture)84$8$20
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)75$53$100
Automated urinalysis42$2$11
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg42$7$20
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)40$10$25
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional39$16$35
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent35$76$100
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test28$16$45
Bone density scan (DEXA)21$35$125
Flu vaccine administration19$28$42
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)17$3$8
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,243
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $606/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for family medicine
48
Companies
236
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
$4,210 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$33 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$233
2023
$596
2022
$676
2021
$1,308
2020
$344
2019
$419
2018
$667

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$544
AbbVie Inc.
$374
Amgen Inc.
$374
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$366
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$261
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$248
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$208
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$197
Novo Nordisk Inc
$167
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$166
PFIZER INC.
$160
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$127
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$110
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Exact Sciences Corporation
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$50
Biogen, Inc.
$48
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$46
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Allergan, Inc.
$46
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Dexcom, Inc.
$34
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Lilly USA, LLC
$31
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$29
Eisai Inc.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
GE HEALTHCARE
$22
Hologic, LLC
$22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$15
UCB, Inc.
$14
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Radius Health, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.5% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $300 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
94
Per 100K population
37.0
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH
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. Blahey is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%), with 20 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. Blahey experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blahey performed 292 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Blahey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blahey received a total of $4,243 from 48 companies across 236 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. Blahey's costs compare to other family medicines in Beaumont?
Dr. Blahey's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Blahey) 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 →