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 in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)569$87$281
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month199$44$100
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)100$0$26
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min70$71$236
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow58$146$459
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen55$93$287
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts55$190$552
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries53$54$174
Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing53$66$242
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function51$97$604
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity50$86$231
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers48$117$436
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes47$25$85
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes45$18$59
Annual depression screening42$18$57
Annual wellness visit, follow-up40$127$262
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free24$33$164
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle24$10$91
New patient office visit (45-59 min)21$96$325
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)20$10$120
Flu vaccine administration11$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 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. Ekadi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 18%), 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. 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 →