Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Arun Kumar, MD

Family Medicine · Cypress, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
21216 NORTHWEST FWY, Cypress, TX 77429
2814770666
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1023017761 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. Kumar 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. Kumar

Dr. Arun Kumar is a family medicine in Cypress, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kumar performed 2,432 Medicare services across 1,210 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kumar received a total of $2,839 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Kumar 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 10% volume in TX$ $2,839 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,432
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for family medicine
1,210
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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)540$88$225
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)312$61$155
Blood glucose (sugar) level256$4$10
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity160$64$150
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month154$50$86
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus133$16$60
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month95$38$95
Urinalysis, manual87$3$11
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle81$11$29
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)76$40$100
Flu vaccine, high-dose76$72$110
Flu vaccine administration57$31$48
Annual depression screening48$19$38
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg47$1$25
Annual wellness visit, follow-up45$130$239
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead39$11$35
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)33$16$59
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min33$93$222
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity32$105$286
Administration of vaccine25$15$47
Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg22$4$25
Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production20$7$37
New patient office visit (45-59 min)17$105$340
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)16$121$302
Initial hospital admission, high complexity16$140$420
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems12$4$10
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 ↗
$2,839
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $406/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for family medicine
23
Companies
157
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
$2,732 (96.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$107 (3.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$772
2023
$581
2022
$254
2021
$107
2020
$547
2019
$334
2018
$244

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,299
Lilly USA, LLC
$311
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$271
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$184
Amgen Inc.
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$105
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Optinose US, Inc.
$54
Dexcom, Inc.
$54
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
PFIZER INC.
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$36
Celgene Corporation
$36
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$26
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$25
DEXCOM, INC.
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Allergan Inc.
$15
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · APTIMA · AREXVY · Abraxane · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · GATTEX · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · Otezla · Ozempic · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Xhance
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $117 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,266
Per 100K population
26.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
LONE STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CYPRESS
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. Kumar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kumar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kumar performed 540 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. Kumar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kumar received a total of $2,839 from 23 companies across 157 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. Kumar's costs compare to other family medicines in Cypress?
Dr. Kumar's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Kumar) 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 →