Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Deepak Asti, M.D

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Desoto, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
925 YORK DR, Desoto, TX 75115
9725721600
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1154633600 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. Asti 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. Asti

Dr. Deepak Asti is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Desoto, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Asti performed 1,274 Medicare services across 969 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Asti received a total of $15,005 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 362 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Asti 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 15% volume in TX$ $15,005 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,274
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
969
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~85 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
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead206$11$36
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)151$69$169
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)145$94$247
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity142$94$232
Initial hospital admission, high complexity128$138$495
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test72$44$280
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access57$11$35
Echocardiogram, transthoracic57$151$512
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes55$10$32
Cardiac catheterization39$193$746
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)39$43$90
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician23$48$181
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$118$366
Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose22$74$280
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect21$335$1,250
Coronary stent placement20$425$1,495
EKG interpretation and report18$6$36
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up17$20$63
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional15$18$65
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional13$628$2,280
Heart muscle strain imaging12$30$94
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.
9.1% high complexity
11.4% medium
79.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,005
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,144/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
34
Companies
362
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
$15,005 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,405
2023
$1,108
2022
$2,645
2021
$2,888
2020
$1,442
2019
$1,892
2018
$3,627

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,012
Abbott Laboratories
$2,313
ABIOMED
$1,605
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,086
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,013
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$918
Medtronic, Inc.
$903
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$637
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$606
BIOTRONIK INC.
$338
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$303
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$293
Inari Medical, Inc.
$281
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$279
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$178
CVRx, Inc.
$171
Terumo Medical Corporation
$147
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$120
PFIZER INC.
$89
Teleflex LLC
$82
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$80
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$64
Venclose Inc.
$52
Cleerly, Inc.
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$39
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$39
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$22
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$22
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$13
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for student in an organized health care education/training program in TX.

Equivalent to $1,178 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
5,442
Per 100K population
209.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
HICKORY TRAIL HOSPITAL
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. Asti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), with 15 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. Asti experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Asti performed 206 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Asti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Asti received a total of $15,005 from 34 companies across 362 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. Asti's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Desoto?
Dr. Asti's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Asti) 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 →