Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Obiora Ekweani, MD
Internal Medicine · Frisco, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Ekweani
Dr. Obiora Ekweani is an internal medicine specialist in Frisco, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ekweani performed 3,005 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ekweani received a total of $5,298 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 274 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ekweani is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 12% volume in TX
$5,298 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,005
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
361 | $87 | $164 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
260 | $36 | $90 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
173 | $35 | $90 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
172 | $6 | $6 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
150 | $6 | $12 |
| 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. |
141 | $38 | $61 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
139 | $3 | $15 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
109 | $5 | $8 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
109 | $6 | $8 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
109 | $5 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
108 | $10 | $18 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
108 | $7 | $10 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
108 | $4 | $7 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
104 | $29 | $68 |
| 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. |
100 | $61 | $121 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
91 | $7 | $10 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
88 | $13 | $20 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
69 | $61 | $112 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
66 | $13 | $65 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
54 | $124 | $250 |
| 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. |
51 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
49 | $50 | $161 |
| 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. |
48 | $153 | $269 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
40 | $6 | $15 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
39 | $6 | $10 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
33 | $6 | $15 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
29 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
26 | $25 | $60 |
| 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. |
23 | $102 | $203 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
21 | $10 | $15 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
14 | $21 | $156 |
| 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. |
13 | $36 | $75 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,298
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $757/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
274
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$749
2023
$956
2022
$1,181
2021
$1,101
2020
$534
2019
$163
2018
$614
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$174
Indivior Inc.
$171
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$109
ABBVIE INC.
$71
Amgen Inc.
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$37
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$23
Top 3 companies account for 60.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Indivior Inc.
$453
Cadwell Industries, INC
$395
PFIZER INC.
$394
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$371
Amgen Inc.
$280
ABBVIE INC.
$264
Novo Nordisk Inc
$258
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$229
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$226
Lilly USA, LLC
$211
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$198
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$174
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$162
Abbott Laboratories
$148
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$134
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
AbbVie Inc.
$86
Orexo US, Inc.
$79
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$67
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$65
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$58
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$53
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$42
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$36
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$31
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$30
Eisai Inc.
$30
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28
Braeburn Inc.
$23
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Merz North America, Inc.
$21
Nevro Corp.
$21
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$19
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Mission Pharmacal Company
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 23.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1,824
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ekweani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ekweani experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ekweani performed 361 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ekweani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ekweani received a total of $5,298 from 51 companies across 274 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ekweani's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Frisco?
Dr. Ekweani's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Ekweani) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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