Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sassan Ehdaie, MD

Pain Medicine · Beaumont, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
755 N 11TH ST, Beaumont, TX 77702
4092361600
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1295926475 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. Ehdaie 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. Ehdaie

Dr. Sassan Ehdaie is a pain medicine in Beaumont, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ehdaie performed 4,438 Medicare services across 2,021 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ehdaie received a total of $1,715 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain 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. Ehdaie 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 15% volume in TX$ $1,715 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,438
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for pain medicine
2,021
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~247 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)2,616$68$223
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance400$70$286
New patient office visit (45-59 min)368$93$366
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level156$92$370
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level153$88$367
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance143$67$278
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance125$75$309
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level106$56$217
Joint injection, major joint67$34$146
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level65$39$275
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)58$49$145
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level33$106$620
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level32$61$233
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint32$60$212
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint31$197$905
Destruction of nerves supplying joint between spine and pelvis using imaging guidance23$140$559
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint16$25$111
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve14$29$183
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 ↗
$1,715
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $286/year across 6 years
Bottom 37% in TX for pain medicine
10
Companies
32
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
$1,715 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$207
2023
$23
2022
$15
2020
$172
2019
$909
2018
$390

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,164
Boston Scientific Corporation
$149
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$99
Nevro Corp.
$78
Medtronic, Inc.
$78
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$67
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$24
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
SI-BONE, Inc.
$19
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$15
Top 3 companies account for 82.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · Exparel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Prospera · RESTORE · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 $39 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pain Medicines within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.2
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. Ehdaie is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Ehdaie experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ehdaie performed 2,616 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. Ehdaie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ehdaie received a total of $1,715 from 10 companies across 32 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. Ehdaie's costs compare to other pain medicines in Beaumont?
Dr. Ehdaie's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Ehdaie) 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 →