Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mohammad Raja, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · El Paso, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Raja
Dr. Mohammad Raja is a cardiovascular disease specialist in El Paso, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Raja performed 8,314 Medicare services across 1,661 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Raja received a total of $311,595 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1351 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Raja 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$311,595 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,314
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,661
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~416 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
5,801 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
802 | $86 | $309 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
226 | $9 | $48 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
220 | $41 | $231 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
151 | $8 | $31 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
114 | $0 | $0 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
95 | $133 | $642 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 74 | $1 | $2 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
72 | $38 | $147 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
64 | $172 | $688 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
61 | $51 | $248 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
59 | $132 | $525 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
55 | $51 | $216 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 49 | $945 | $3,820 |
| 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. |
48 | $99 | $477 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
41 | $992 | $3,942 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
40 | $726 | $3,946 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
40 | $92 | $430 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 40 | $157 | $595 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
37 | $124 | $592 |
| 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. |
32 | $61 | $211 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
30 | $6,118 | $30,832 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
27 | $1,049 | $4,462 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
25 | $51 | $168 |
| 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. |
20 | $65 | $209 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
15 | $6,781 | $30,382 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
14 | $371 | $15,380 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
14 | $63 | $495 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
14 | $16 | $488 |
| 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. |
12 | $137 | $415 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
11 | $19 | $79 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
11 | $632 | $2,031 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
78.7% medium
19.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$311,595
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $44,514/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for cardiovascular disease
63
Companies
1,351
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
$179,331 (57.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$105,812 (34.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$26,452 (8.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$42,764
2023
$18,819
2022
$38,512
2021
$32,194
2020
$27,916
2019
$63,997
2018
$87,394
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$66,908
Terumo Medical Corporation
$55,908
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$42,229
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$40,329
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$35,685
Philips North America LLC
$13,530
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$12,556
Abbott Laboratories
$8,220
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$5,344
Penumbra, Inc.
$3,861
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$3,675
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,249
Inari Medical, Inc.
$3,139
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,773
CORDIS US CORP.
$1,474
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,267
Intact Vascular, Inc.
$1,142
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,118
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,062
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$732
Amgen Inc.
$703
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$673
PFIZER INC.
$636
Boston Scientific Corporation
$467
Surmodics, Inc.
$454
BIOTRONIK INC.
$441
Endologix LLC
$418
Reflow Medical Inc
$401
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$373
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$366
ABIOMED
$364
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$340
LimFlow Inc.
$317
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$254
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$229
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$206
Cagent Vascular INC
$200
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$199
EKOS Corporation
$183
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$155
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$107
Misonix Inc
$93
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$90
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$85
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$83
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$80
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$72
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$47
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$37
Reapplix Inc.
$36
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$34
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$28
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$24
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Insmed, Inc.
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Z-Medica, LLC
$18
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
CHIESI USA, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 53.0% 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 →
The majority of payments (58%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $3,748 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital
THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS
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. Raja is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers, with 20 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. Raja experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Raja performed 5,801 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Raja receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Raja received a total of $311,595 from 63 companies across 1,351 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. Raja's costs compare to other cardiologists in El Paso?
Dr. Raja's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Raja) 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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