Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhammad Asim, MD
Gastroenterology · Decatur, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Asim
Dr. Muhammad Asim is a gastroenterology specialist in Decatur, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Asim performed 2,871 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Asim received a total of $4,079 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Asim is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$4,079 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,871
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$120
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
580 | $91 | $258 |
| 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. |
372 | $91 | $253 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
289 | $103 | $678 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
228 | $55 | $481 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
212 | $287 | $851 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
187 | $111 | $397 |
| 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. |
175 | $135 | $349 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
157 | $67 | $259 |
| 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. |
121 | $61 | $175 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
74 | $205 | $727 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
68 | $88 | $400 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
63 | $507 | $984 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
47 | $100 | $331 |
| 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. |
36 | $133 | $495 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
31 | $100 | $515 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
30 | $61 | $174 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
21 | $77 | $571 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 21 | $168 | $499 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
20 | $151 | $621 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
18 | $136 | $586 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
16 | $23 | $450 |
| Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet. |
15 | $42 | $1,101 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
15 | $156 | $453 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
14 | $187 | $1,122 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
14 | $12 | $615 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
13 | $18 | $105 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body from esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A flexible endoscope is used to locate and remove a foreign object from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
12 | $110 | $544 |
| Rectal and anal tone and sensation test A physical examination to assess muscle tone and sensory function in the rectum and anus. |
11 | $387 | $1,115 |
| Rectal sensitivity and function study A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum. |
11 | $209 | $630 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,079
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $583/year across 7 years
Top 44% in TX for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
161
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$949
2023
$490
2022
$549
2021
$347
2020
$191
2019
$880
2018
$674
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$348
Boston Scientific Corporation
$160
PFIZER INC.
$132
Celgene Corporation
$63
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
CapsoVision, Inc.
$32
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$27
Ardelyx, Inc.
$25
QOL Medical, LLC
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 67.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Covidien LP
$896
ABBVIE INC.
$381
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$315
Boston Scientific Corporation
$304
AbbVie Inc.
$243
Celgene Corporation
$175
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$174
Echosens North America, Inc.
$162
Allergan Inc.
$157
PFIZER INC.
$149
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$128
QOL Medical, LLC
$112
AbbVie, Inc.
$110
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$93
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$74
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Organon LLC
$47
CONMED Corporation
$36
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$33
CapsoVision, Inc.
$32
ERBE USA Inc
$30
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$27
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Olympus America Inc.
$25
Ardelyx, Inc.
$25
Phadia US Inc.
$25
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$18
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$18
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$17
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$17
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
8
County median income
$89,897
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEDICAL CITY DECATUR
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Asim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Asim experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Asim performed 580 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Asim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Asim received a total of $4,079 from 36 companies across 161 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Asim's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Decatur?
Dr. Asim's average Medicare payment per service is $120. 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. Asim) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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