Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aleem Mughal, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mughal
Dr. Aleem Mughal is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mughal performed 6,694 Medicare services across 3,804 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mughal received a total of $82,336 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 626 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. Mughal 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 9% volume in TX
$82,336 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,694
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,804
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,099 | $15 | $41 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
831 | $20 | $53 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
612 | $18 | $46 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
612 | $26 | $63 |
| 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. |
594 | $10 | $26 |
| 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. |
512 | $90 | $218 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
433 | $54 | $136 |
| 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 | $61 | $154 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
272 | $26 | $62 |
| 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. |
181 | $61 | $135 |
| 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. |
143 | $121 | $284 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
139 | $100 | $221 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
133 | $47 | $117 |
| 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. |
121 | $135 | $306 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $158 | $374 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
63 | $78 | $183 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
58 | $66 | $170 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
51 | $20 | $46 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $93 | $202 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
38 | $4 | $10 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
36 | $57 | $135 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
35 | $574 | $1,287 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $132 | $295 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
34 | $2 | $121 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
28 | $34 | $82 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
27 | $378 | $861 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
26 | $614 | $1,385 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
25 | $56 | $125 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
23 | $721 | $1,571 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
22 | $358 | $797 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
19 | $63 | $149 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
18 | $62 | $146 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
16 | $270 | $590 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
16 | $233 | $508 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
14 | $233 | $508 |
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.
46.1% high complexity
0.4% medium
53.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$82,336
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,762/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for cardiovascular disease
41
Companies
626
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
$55,891 (67.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$22,682 (27.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,762 (4.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$15,941
2023
$27,939
2022
$18,328
2021
$6,672
2020
$1,941
2019
$5,919
2018
$5,596
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$50,566
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$6,895
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$6,192
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$4,236
BIOTRONIK INC.
$4,093
Abbott Laboratories
$3,864
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,677
Boston Scientific Corporation
$805
PFIZER INC.
$636
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$505
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$489
HeartFlow, Inc.
$373
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$297
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$245
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$197
Amgen Inc.
$173
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$169
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$159
Penumbra, Inc.
$130
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$75
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
Inari Medical, Inc.
$59
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$41
Stryker Corporation
$36
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$35
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$31
Ethicon US, LLC
$28
ABIOMED
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$21
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$19
CVRx, Inc.
$16
ATRICURE, INC.
$15
CHIESI USA, INC.
$13
Recor Medical Inc
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$13
Novo Nordisk Inc
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · ABRE · ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ADAPTA · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER Occluders · ANDEXXA · ARTIC-L 3D TI SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TIONIC TECHNOLOGY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acunav · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Amplia MRI · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARTO 3 · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CROME DR MRI SURESCAN · CRT-Ds · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto 3 System RMT · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Claria MRI · Confidense · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · DERMABOND PRINEO · DRG IPGs · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · EIKON LT · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · EXPAREL · Edarbi · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - Therapies · Impella · Indigo System · Intrinsic · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Micra · NA · Ozempic · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PULSESELECT · Pentaray · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · S · SELECTSECURE · SENSOR ENABLED · SelectSecure · SensiTherm (ICE) · SureScan · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (68%) 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 7% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $1,230 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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. Mughal is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 15 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. Mughal experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mughal performed 1,099 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Mughal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mughal received a total of $82,336 from 41 companies across 626 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. Mughal's costs compare to other cardiologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Mughal's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Mughal) 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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