Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Salman Malik, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Denton, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1403 N ELM ST STE 1403, Denton, TX 76201
9403849000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1912911587 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. Malik 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. Malik

Dr. Salman Malik is a cardiovascular disease in Denton, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malik performed 4,458 Medicare services across 899 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malik received a total of $177 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Malik 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 21% volume in TX$ $177 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,458
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for cardiovascular disease
899
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~235 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
EKG interpretation and report1,868$6$24
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity1,739$60$209
Initial hospital admission, high complexity189$132$576
Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th169$23$51
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or160$24$125
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)155$129$495
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity72$91$300
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead55$11$57
Echocardiogram, transthoracic19$142$666
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional19$17$57
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)13$154$575
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.
0.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
99.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$177
Total received (2019-2022)
Avg $59/year across 3 years
Bottom 8% in TX for cardiovascular disease
5
Companies
6
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
$112 (63.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$65 (36.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$57
2021
$101
2019
$19

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Welch Allyn
$65
BIOTRONIK INC.
$57
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ENTRESTO · LINQ II · Orsiro Mission · Remote Monitoring Blood Pressure Device
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 (63%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $4 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
8.7
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2022
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. Malik is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Malik experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Malik performed 1,868 ekg interpretation and report 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. Malik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Malik received a total of $177 from 5 companies across 6 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. Malik's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Denton?
Dr. Malik's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Malik) 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 →