Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nirav Pavasia, M.D.
Neurology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pavasia 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. Pavasia
Dr. Nirav Pavasia is a neurology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pavasia performed 14,455 Medicare services across 1,576 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pavasia received a total of $1,150,800 from 88 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2548 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pavasia 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 6% volume in TX
$1,150,800 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,455
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for neurology
1,576
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~964 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| AbobotulinumtoxinA injection, 5 units An injection of abobotulinumtoxinA administered in a quantity of 5 units. |
4,764 | $7 | $9 |
| Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit. |
3,810 | $4 | $7 |
| Rimabotulinumtoxinb injection, 100 units An injection of rimabotulinumtoxinb administered in a dose of 100 units. |
1,480 | $9 | $12 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
580 | $136 | $275 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) Administration of gadoterate meglumine, a contrast agent, in a 0.1 ml dose. |
553 | $0 | $12 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
420 | $22 | $143 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
324 | $18 | $142 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
272 | $25 | $124 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
248 | $90 | $215 |
| Brain stimulator programming, additional 15 minutes Electronic analysis and programming of an implanted brain neurostimulator generator by a qualified health professional. This code applies to each additional 15-minute increment beyond the initial service. |
235 | $35 | $213 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
219 | $44 | $225 |
| Brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes Electronic analysis of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator. This service includes programming the brain stimulator by a qualified health professional for the first 15 minutes. |
144 | $40 | $445 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
125 | $35 | $50 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
120 | $34 | $60 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
95 | $47 | $85 |
| Self-care/home management training, per 15 min Instruction provided to help patients manage their own care or daily activities at home. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
92 | $21 | $122 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
86 | $33 | $75 |
| Group therapy session A therapeutic session conducted with multiple patients simultaneously. This code covers the provision of therapy services in a group setting. |
82 | $11 | $50 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
78 | $24 | $350 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $156 | $535 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
64 | $151 | $517 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 60 | $62 | $203 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
55 | $99 | $190 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
53 | $104 | $325 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
53 | $28 | $225 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
53 | $28 | $225 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
51 | $95 | $256 |
| Walking/gait training therapy, per 15 min A therapy session focused on training walking skills. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
40 | $18 | $150 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
33 | $175 | $1,651 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
28 | $31 | $75 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
27 | $11 | $75 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $138 | $300 |
| Chemical paralysis of salivary glands, bilateral Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze the salivary glands on both sides of the mouth. |
25 | $91 | $522 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device. |
25 | $14 | $115 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
25 | $60 | $175 |
| Additional hour of neuropsychological test evaluation This code covers the evaluation of neuropsychological testing for each additional hour beyond the initial service. It represents the time spent analyzing and interpreting test results. |
21 | $79 | $325 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 18 | $81 | $225 |
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 ↗$1,150,800
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $164,400/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for neurology
88
Companies
2,548
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,053,165 (91.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$83,555 (7.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,080 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$186,007
2023
$201,460
2022
$200,137
2021
$160,534
2020
$70,073
2019
$203,807
2018
$128,783
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MDD US Operations, LLC
$193,170
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$177,904
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$156,011
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$123,536
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115,974
US WorldMeds, LLC
$74,304
ABBVIE INC.
$72,768
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$50,382
Neurocrine BioSciences, Inc.
$48,245
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$36,232
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24,657
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18,546
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12,692
Lundbeck LLC
$12,663
Abbott Laboratories
$10,737
AbbVie, Inc.
$5,293
AbbVie Inc.
$4,629
UCB, Inc.
$4,481
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,315
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$515
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$473
GE HEALTHCARE
$406
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$403
PFIZER INC.
$398
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$264
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$262
Grifols USA, LLC
$193
CSL Behring
$187
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$180
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$173
Lilly USA, LLC
$172
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$168
ARGENX US, INC.
$166
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$166
Eisai Inc.
$165
Genentech USA, Inc.
$164
Allergan Inc.
$157
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
EISAI INC.
$148
SK Life Science, Inc.
$146
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$133
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$122
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$119
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$114
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$113
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$106
Medtronic, Inc.
$98
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$96
Amgen Inc.
$92
Allergan, Inc.
$80
Merz North America, Inc.
$78
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$69
Celgene Corporation
$65
Biogen, Inc.
$62
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$56
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$56
HOSPIRA, INC.
$48
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$47
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Saol Therapeutics Inc.
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$31
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Neurelis, Inc.
$25
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$24
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Life Molecular Imaging Ltd
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$18
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Cala Health, Inc.
$17
GE Healthcare
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$15
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$14
NS Pharma, Inc.
$13
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$12
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$12
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · ACTIVA PC · AFINITOR · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMPLATZER Occluders · AMYVID · APOKYN · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Apokyn · Austedo XR · Axium INS DRG IPG · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRIUMVI · Briviact · CALA TRIO · COMIRNATY · CONFIRM RX · COPAXONE · CREXONT · Cardiovascular- Research only · DAXXIFY · DAYBUE · DBS IPGs · DIVIGEL · DUOPA · DYSPORT · Deep Brain Stimulation · Dhivy · Duopa · Dysport · EMGALITY · EPIDIOLEX · Enspryng · Epidiolex · Fintepla · Fycompa · GAMMAGARD · GENERAL DBS · GENERAL DBS · GILENYA · GOCOVRI · Gamunex-C · General - DBS · Gocovri · Gralise · HORIZANT · Hizentra · Horizant · INBRIJA · INFINITY · INGREZZA · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · KESIMPTA · KEVEYIS · KYNMOBI · LATUDA · LEADPOINT · LYRICA · Leqembi · MAYZENT · MYOBLOC · NEURACEQ · NORTHERA · NOURIANZ · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nayzilam · Neupro · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Nourianz · Nuedexta · OCREVUS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ONFI · ONGENTYS · ONGENTYS 50MG CAPSULES 30 · ONPATTRO · ONZETRA XSAIL · OSMOLEX ER · OXTELLAR XR · Ongentys · PANZYGA · PAXLOVID · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Ponvory · QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · RADICAVA · RYTARY · Radicava · Rystiggo · SKYCLARYS · SOLIRIS · SYMPAZAN · Soliris · TEGSEDI · TROKENDI XR · Tascenso ODT · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VERCISE · VILTEPSO · VYALEV · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · Vercise · Vimpat · Wakix · XADAGO · XEOMIN · Xadago · Xeomin · ZEPOSIA · ZTALMY · ZTLido · Zinbryta
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 →
The majority of payments (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for neurology in TX.
Equivalent to $7,961 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
237
Per 100K population
9.1
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
NEXUS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DALLAS
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Pavasia is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 15 years of NPI registration.
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. Pavasia experienced with abobotulinumtoxina injection, 5 units?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pavasia performed 4,764 abobotulinumtoxina injection, 5 units 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. Pavasia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pavasia received a total of $1,150,800 from 88 companies across 2,548 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. Pavasia's costs compare to other neurologists in Dallas?
Dr. Pavasia's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Pavasia) 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 →
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