Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ahmed Selim, MD, MS

Cardiovascular Disease · Burleson, TX
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Research-focused
209 OLD HIGHWAY 1187, Burleson, TX 76028
8173381300
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1386950368 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Selim

Dr. Ahmed Selim is a cardiovascular disease in Burleson, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Selim performed 1,396 Medicare services across 944 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Selim received a total of $123,287 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Selim 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ 1,396 Medicare services$ $123,287 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,396
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
944
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~93 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity195$91$223
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)128$91$232
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec117$29$75
Initial hospital admission, high complexity112$135$434
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days111$18$66
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead106$11$42
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days90$20$56
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days71$23$74
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)55$126$310
New patient office visit (45-59 min)41$117$355
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days40$29$146
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)38$65$156
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation31$699$1,761
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)30$154$442
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional25$20$75
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional25$663$900
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report22$83$237
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers22$14$42
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function22$2$30
Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion21$62$250
Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm19$226$660
Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th18$24$60
Echocardiogram, transthoracic16$140$471
Insertion of tube in upper and/or lower heart chambers to record and identify origin of abnormal heart rhythm14$197$320
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity14$62$155
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat13$84$535
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.
25.3% high complexity
1.6% medium
73.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$123,287
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,612/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for cardiovascular disease
16
Companies
207
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$102,813 (83.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,475 (16.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,696
2023
$2,588
2022
$5,878
2021
$104,263
2020
$2,500
2019
$2,295
2018
$1,067

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$50,509
Abbott Laboratories
$30,218
Medtronic, Inc.
$28,151
BIOTRONIK INC.
$7,805
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,500
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,500
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,040
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$156
PFIZER INC.
$91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$84
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
ABIOMED
$27
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLURE QUADRA · AMPLATZER AMULET · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisor Catheter · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CROME DR MRI SURESCAN · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carto 3 · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE PRECISION · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · GENERAL - BRADY · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Impella · JARDIANCE · MICRA · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · Selectra · Sentus · Solia · Sprint Quattro · VYNDAQEL · XARELTO
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 →

The majority of payments (83%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for cardiovascular disease in TX.

Equivalent to $8,831 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
45.0
County median income
$81,826
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE EMERGENCY 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. Selim is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (research-focused, top 5%), with 15 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. Selim experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Selim performed 195 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Selim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Selim received a total of $123,287 from 16 companies across 207 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. Selim's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Burleson?
Dr. Selim's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Selim) 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 →