Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kofoworola Ekadi, M.D.

Professional Counselor · Burleson, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
12001 SOUTH FWY, Burleson, TX 76028
8172938797
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1942262316 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. Ekadi 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. Ekadi

Dr. Kofoworola Ekadi is a professional counselor in Burleson, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ekadi performed 1,635 Medicare services across 883 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ekadi received a total of $2,696 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in professional counselor. 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. Ekadi 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 27% volume in TX $2,696 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,635
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for professional counselor
883
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~82 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
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.
569 $87 $281
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month
This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions.
199 $44 $100
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
100 $0 $26
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
70 $71 $236
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
58 $146 $459
Complete ultrasound of abdomen
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen.
55 $93 $287
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present.
55 $190 $552
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
53 $54 $174
Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing
This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing.
53 $66 $242
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
51 $97 $604
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
50 $86 $231
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
48 $117 $436
Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes
A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually.
47 $25 $85
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 45 $18 $59
Annual depression screening 42 $18 $57
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
40 $127 $262
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived
A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics.
24 $33 $164
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
24 $10 $91
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
21 $96 $325
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
20 $10 $120
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
11 $30 $156
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 ↗
$2,696
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $385/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for professional counselor
28
Companies
172
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
$2,537 (94.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$160 (5.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$189
2023
$349
2022
$332
2021
$371
2020
$539
2019
$379
2018
$537

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$414
ABBVIE INC.
$295
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$283
Amgen Inc.
$197
PFIZER INC.
$178
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$177
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$154
Allergan, Inc.
$142
AbbVie Inc.
$125
Exact Sciences Corporation
$91
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$84
Allergan Inc.
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$42
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
DEXCOM, INC.
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Eisai Inc.
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$26
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
ITI, Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$19
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · Auvelity · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYSTOLIC · BYVALSON · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FIASP · FLECTOR · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LYRICA · MYRBETRIQ · Minimed 670G System · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Repatha · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xultophy 100/3.6 · YUPELRI · Yupelri
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $165 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Professional counselors within 10 mi
1,365
Per 100K population
722.9
County median income
$81,826
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
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. Ekadi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers, with 20 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. Ekadi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ekadi performed 569 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. Ekadi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ekadi received a total of $2,696 from 28 companies across 172 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. Ekadi's costs compare to other professional counselors in Burleson?
Dr. Ekadi's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Ekadi) 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 →