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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Audrey Nath, M.D.

Pediatric Cardiology · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
Consulting-driven
1005 HARBORSIDE DR 6TH FLOOR, Galveston, TX 77555
8325052450
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1053679019 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Nath from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nath

Dr. Audrey Nath is a pediatric cardiology in Galveston, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nath performed 4,208 Medicare services across 3,592 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nath received a total of $235,233 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 20 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric cardiology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nath 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 50% volume in TX$ $235,233 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,208
Medicare services
Top 50% in TX for pediatric cardiology
3,592
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~324 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery876$42$1,761
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs871$36$3,105
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study704$36$2,537
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities460$64$1,612
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs438$94$3,831
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscles on both sides of body219$49$1,305
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep180$45$1,759
Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies151$52$437
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm, leg, trunk or head muscles, limited study76$16$1,020
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies62$63$555
Needle measurement of electrical activity in voice box muscles49$65$1,502
Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional29$173$507
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies27$83$780
Needle measurement of electrical activity in trunk or head muscles26$30$605
Nerve conduction, 1-2 studies25$42$138
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies15$148$1,224
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.
20.8% high complexity
5.0% medium
74.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$235,233
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $58,808/year across 4 years
Top 9% in TX for pediatric cardiology
2
Companies
20
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$234,740 (99.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$493 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$178,930
2023
$56,206
2022
$51
2021
$47

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ceribell, Inc.
$234,740
SK Life Science, Inc.
$493
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ceribell Repid Response EEG · POCKET EEG DEVICE · XCOPRI
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 (100%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for pediatric cardiology in TX.

Equivalent to $5,590 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatric Cardiologys within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Nath is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 9%).

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. Nath experienced with measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nath performed 876 measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery 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. Nath receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nath received a total of $235,233 from 2 companies across 20 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. Nath's costs compare to other pediatric cardiologys in Galveston?
Dr. Nath's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Nath) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →