Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muhammad Chaudhry, MD

Dermatology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3571 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas, TX 75237
9722745555
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1912191545 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. Chaudhry 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. Chaudhry

Dr. Muhammad Chaudhry is a dermatology in Dallas, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chaudhry performed 2,426 Medicare services across 980 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chaudhry received a total of $3,294 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 43 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Chaudhry 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $3,294 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,426
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for dermatology
980
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~135 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity549$92$288
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes391$31$97
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)264$86$312
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month226$39$119
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity192$61$193
Initial hospital admission, high complexity188$133$456
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days177$40$123
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)121$284$855
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)80$168$497
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)67$68$220
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment60$15$48
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)37$228$716
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)30$173$542
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)25$93$431
New patient office visit (45-59 min)19$127$412
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 ↗
$3,294
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $471/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for dermatology
25
Companies
43
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
$3,260 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$34 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$554
2023
$441
2022
$575
2021
$238
2020
$125
2019
$561
2018
$799

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$375
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$311
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$273
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$224
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$208
Nevro Corp.
$173
Amgen Inc.
$163
Mallinckrodt LLC
$145
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$125
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Relypsa, Inc.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$125
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$123
Baxter Healthcare
$118
AbbVie, Inc.
$118
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$116
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$109
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Abbott Laboratories
$82
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$35
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 29.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Auryxia · BENLYSTA · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · JOT DX · JYNARQUE · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · MITRACLIP · Parsabiv · RAYALDEE · Renal - PD · SAMSCA · Senza · TARPEYO · Veltassa · XARELTO · ZEPATIER
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for dermatology in TX.

Equivalent to $136 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologys within 10 mi
129
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
METHODIST CHARLTON 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. Chaudhry is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%), with 18 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. Chaudhry experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chaudhry performed 549 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Chaudhry receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chaudhry received a total of $3,294 from 25 companies across 43 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. Chaudhry's costs compare to other dermatologys in Dallas?
Dr. Chaudhry's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Chaudhry) 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 →