Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin Taheri, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Cedar Park, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1401 MEDICAL PKWY STE 407, Cedar Park, TX 78613
5128791461
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1174840565 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. Taheri 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. Taheri

Dr. Kevin Taheri is an otolaryngology in Cedar Park, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Taheri performed 895 Medicare services across 647 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Taheri received a total of $12,300 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Taheri 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▲ Top 42% volume in TX$ $12,300 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
895
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for otolaryngology
647
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~60 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)246$86$372
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope194$137$551
New patient office visit (45-59 min)104$106$485
Removal of impacted ear wax72$28$138
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)71$62$263
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope60$93$378
New patient office visit (30-44 min)45$68$326
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope38$252$997
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)19$131$523
Ct guidance for needle or tube localization17$171$653
Initial hospital admission, high complexity17$129$511
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)12$140$636
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 ↗
$12,300
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,757/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for otolaryngology
25
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,300 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,968
2023
$1,405
2022
$1,209
2021
$465
2020
$2,738
2019
$3,447
2018
$1,067

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Acclarent, Inc
$3,185
Aerin Medical Inc.
$1,786
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,722
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,271
Stryker Corporation
$727
Medtronic, Inc.
$453
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$444
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$395
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$318
OptiNose US, Inc.
$299
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$277
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$263
Optinose US, Inc.
$238
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$204
Olympus America Inc.
$171
Xoran Technologies LLC
$136
Arrinex, Inc.
$82
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$59
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$56
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$47
ALK-Abello, Inc
$39
GENZYME CORPORATION
$30
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$29
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for otolaryngology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,374 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital
CEDAR PARK 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. Taheri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 9%), 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. Taheri experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Taheri performed 246 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. Taheri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Taheri received a total of $12,300 from 25 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. Taheri's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Cedar Park?
Dr. Taheri's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Taheri) 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 →