Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sameer Singh, M.D.

Surgery · Carrollton, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4325 N JOSEY LN STE 206, Carrollton, TX 75010
2149158515
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1831357227 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. Singh

Dr. Sameer Singh is a surgery in Carrollton, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Singh performed 1,792 Medicare services across 1,346 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Singh received a total of $2,170 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Singh 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in TX$ $2,170 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,792
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for surgery
1,346
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~105 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
Automated urinalysis390$2$5
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)327$60$183
Bladder ultrasound after voiding126$7$22
Blood draw (venipuncture)111$8$17
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)111$88$259
Urine culture, bacterial colony count107$8$16
Urine culture, bacterial identification102$8$16
New patient office visit (45-59 min)96$116$336
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)66$18$37
Bacterial culture, aerobic46$8$16
Antibiotic sensitivity test46$8$17
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle45$11$29
New patient office visit (30-44 min)34$78$226
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection32$0$1
Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis27$34$101
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity23$99$262
Initial hospital admission, high complexity23$136$349
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope22$177$494
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity20$81$224
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope19$336$815
Testosterone (hormone) level, total19$25$52
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.
1.1% high complexity
14.0% medium
85.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,170
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $310/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in TX for surgery
29
Companies
95
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
$1,902 (87.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$268 (12.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$264
2023
$34
2022
$32
2021
$294
2020
$205
2019
$717
2018
$624

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$494
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$246
Abbott Laboratories
$190
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$185
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$159
PFIZER INC.
$116
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$91
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Tolmar, Inc.
$71
COLOPLAST CORP
$49
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$46
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
Olympus America Inc.
$35
Retrophin, Inc.
$29
Allergan Inc.
$28
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$28
Augmenix, Inc.
$21
Endo USA, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$14
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$14
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$13
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$10
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADVANTAGE FIT · Axumin · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CLENPIQ · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GREENLIGHT · HeartMate Touch · INTERSTIM · ImaJin · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NAVITOR · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Resection Disposables · PROVENGE · Prolia · ShockPulse - SE · SpaceOAR · Stendra · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TOVIAZ · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xtandi
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $121 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
406
Per 100K population
42.9
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
CARROLLTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Singh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Singh experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Singh performed 390 automated urinalysis 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. Singh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Singh received a total of $2,170 from 29 companies across 95 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. Singh's costs compare to other surgerys in Carrollton?
Dr. Singh's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Singh) 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 →