Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Minesh Patel, M.D., P.A

Family Medicine · Beaumont, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3091 COLLEGE ST, Beaumont, TX 77701
4098333535
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1457360083 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. Patel 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. Patel

Dr. Minesh Patel is a family medicine in Beaumont, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 2,558 Medicare services across 1,410 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $3,387 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 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. Patel 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 10% volume in TX$ $3,387 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,558
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for family medicine
1,410
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~135 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)701$88$310
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)591$63$220
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection162$0$30
Annual wellness visit, follow-up149$123$278
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle133$10$45
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage127$22$50
Flu vaccine administration116$29$45
Annual depression screening110$17$75
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus80$34$275
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min73$61$206
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)58$0$49
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg52$1$30
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries44$60$205
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus36$16$55
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity32$211$537
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead25$10$90
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)24$16$35
Administration of vaccine16$15$43
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and16$40$127
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a13$31$96
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 ↗
$3,387
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $484/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for family medicine
29
Companies
181
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
$3,387 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$591
2023
$329
2022
$390
2021
$469
2020
$265
2019
$545
2018
$797

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$595
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$329
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$277
Inari Medical, Inc.
$246
Novo Nordisk Inc
$232
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$223
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$129
Lilly USA, LLC
$115
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$106
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$93
Pulmonx Corporation
$92
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$86
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$85
PFIZER INC.
$78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Amgen Inc.
$62
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Eisai Inc.
$45
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$23
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Optinose US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Amitiza · BREZTRI · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUZALLO · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dexilant · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FreeStyle Libre 2 · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · Linzess · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · S · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Tresiba · Trintellix · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Victoza · XIFAXAN · Xhance · ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER
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 $132 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
93
Per 100K population
36.6
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST BEAUMONT 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 18%), 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. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 701 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $3,387 from 29 companies across 181 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. Patel's costs compare to other family medicines in Beaumont?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Patel) 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 →