Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Megna, D.O.
Family Medicine · Ferris, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Megna
Dr. Robert Megna is a family medicine specialist in Ferris, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Megna performed 4,569 Medicare services across 2,484 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Megna received a total of $62,930 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 553 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Megna 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 4% volume in TX
$62,930 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,569
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
2,484
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,011 | $88 | $350 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
592 | $4 | $30 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
367 | $15 | $64 |
| 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. |
317 | $60 | $236 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
258 | $65 | $250 |
| 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. |
220 | $47 | $139 |
| 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. |
198 | $9 | $95 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
181 | $2 | $12 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
177 | $3 | $16 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
154 | $20 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
114 | $87 | $575 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
87 | $16 | $75 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
78 | $26 | $144 |
| 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. |
69 | $53 | $350 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
63 | $34 | $149 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
55 | $19 | $150 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
55 | $32 | $200 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
55 | $41 | $200 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
53 | $115 | $528 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
53 | $10 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
53 | $124 | $378 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
48 | $1 | $30 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
41 | $16 | $75 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
41 | $40 | $225 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
34 | $94 | $275 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
26 | $100 | $300 |
| 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. |
25 | $125 | $473 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
24 | $4 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
22 | $38 | $141 |
| Annual depression screening | 19 | $14 | $59 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 1-2 body regions A hands-on technique used by osteopathic physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury by moving a patient's muscles and joints. This specific code covers treatment involving one or two distinct areas of the body. |
18 | $23 | $102 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 18 | $14 | $46 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
17 | $97 | $440 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
15 | $8 | $227 |
| 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. |
11 | $48 | $365 |
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 ↗$62,930
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,990/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for family medicine
40
Companies
553
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
$49,509 (78.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,322 (11.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,099 (9.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$154
2023
$928
2022
$1,268
2021
$8,423
2020
$7,229
2019
$21,748
2018
$23,180
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$49,619
Corcept Therapeutics
$4,422
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,334
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$959
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$686
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$640
Novo Nordisk Inc
$554
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$545
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$334
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$305
HeartFlow, Inc.
$285
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$228
Dexcom, Inc.
$227
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$213
Valeritas, Inc.
$199
Lilly USA, LLC
$150
AbbVie Inc.
$120
Kaneka Pharma America LLC
$120
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$105
MannKind Corporation
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$84
Mannkind Corporation
$72
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$71
PFIZER INC.
$69
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$62
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$42
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Insulet Corporation
$31
Allergan Inc.
$30
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$28
Nevro Corp.
$24
MEDICOMP INC
$20
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$20
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$20
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$16
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ANORO · Aimovig · BAQSIMI · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitor · Corlanor · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVERSENSE E3 SENSOR KIT - RETAIL · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · GVOKE HYPOPEN · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · OFEV · Omnipod · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Prolia · Repatha · Roszet · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · V-GO · V-GO DISPOSABLE INSULIN DELIVERY · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · ZEGALOGUE · ZYPITAMAG
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 (79%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in family medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $1,377 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
592
Per 100K population
290.3
County median income
$95,898
Nearest hospital
CRESCENT MEDICAL CENTER LANCASTER
7.7 mi
7.7 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. Megna is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 19 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. Megna experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Megna performed 1,011 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Megna receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Megna received a total of $62,930 from 40 companies across 553 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. Megna's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Ferris?
Dr. Megna's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Megna) 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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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.
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