Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aamir Rai, MD
Pain Medicine · Flower Mound, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rai
Dr. Aamir Rai is a pain medicine specialist in Flower Mound, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rai performed 7,352 Medicare services across 1,856 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rai received a total of $6,684 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 166 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rai 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$6,684 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,352
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for pain medicine
1,856
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,586 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
570 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
528 | $95 | $254 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
452 | $32 | $99 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 424 | $0 | $5 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
217 | $60 | $162 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
216 | $0 | $1 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
212 | $12 | $34 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
205 | $191 | $402 |
| 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. |
179 | $38 | $99 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
165 | $9 | $25 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
120 | $195 | $762 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
120 | $103 | $379 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
111 | $49 | $139 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
109 | $1 | $47 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
105 | $29 | $78 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
105 | $2 | $21 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
104 | $196 | $758 |
| 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. |
102 | $123 | $379 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
97 | $51 | $159 |
| 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. |
89 | $62 | $167 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 77 | $6 | $14 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
70 | $201 | $473 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
67 | $366 | $1,099 |
| 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. |
65 | $119 | $382 |
| 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. |
61 | $185 | $498 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
55 | $171 | $560 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
44 | $835 | $3,131 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 27 | $163 | $436 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 26 | $0 | $3 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
23 | $197 | $758 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
21 | $33 | $158 |
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.
2.9% high complexity
62.1% medium
35.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,684
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,337/year across 5 years
Top 34% in TX for pain medicine
30
Companies
166
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$3,750 (56.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,934 (43.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,234
2023
$719
2022
$894
2021
$86
2020
$3,750
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$3,750
Medtronic, Inc.
$638
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$446
SI-BONE, INC.
$392
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$373
Nevro Corp.
$261
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$208
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$59
Almatica Pharma LLC
$59
SI-BONE, Inc.
$56
PFIZER INC.
$42
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$39
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$39
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$38
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$38
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$21
Curonix LLC
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$14
Bioventus LLC
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$12
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · BIOTRONIK · BOTOX · Cios Select · Durolane · ETERNA · GRALISE · Horizant · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Iovera · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MONOVISC · MOVANTIK · NALOCET · NURTEC ODT · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Omnia · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROLATE · Prospera · QUTENZA · RELISTOR · SEGLENTIS · SYNCHROMED · Seglentis · Senza · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VENASEAL · Venclose Maven Catheter · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · ZTLido
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 (56%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.
Equivalent to $91 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pain medicines within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
9.0
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL FLOWER MOUND
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. Rai is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with research-focused industry engagement, with 18 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. Rai experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rai performed 2,586 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Rai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rai received a total of $6,684 from 30 companies across 166 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. Rai's costs compare to other pain medicines in Flower Mound?
Dr. Rai's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Rai) 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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