Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhie Dean Sabayon, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sabayon
Dr. Muhie Dean Sabayon is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Galveston, TX, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sabayon performed 1,613 Medicare services across 1,204 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sabayon received a total of $157,517 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 576 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. Sabayon 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ 1,613 Medicare services
$157,517 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,613
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,204
Unique beneficiaries
$148
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
199 | $30 | $95 |
| 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. |
170 | $74 | $270 |
| 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. |
120 | $142 | $498 |
| 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. |
118 | $97 | $296 |
| 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. |
117 | $114 | $360 |
| 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. |
83 | $100 | $415 |
| 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. |
80 | $49 | $153 |
| 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. |
78 | $21 | $65 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
70 | $256 | $1,087 |
| Prolonged inpatient or observation care, each additional 15 minutes This code is used for prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care services that extend beyond the total time required for the primary evaluation and management service. It covers each additional 15-minute increment of time spent by the provider. |
62 | $25 | $75 |
| 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. |
53 | $791 | $2,446 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
44 | $256 | $1,031 |
| 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. |
41 | $632 | $2,065 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $142 | $513 |
| 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. |
38 | $368 | $1,318 |
| 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. |
38 | $46 | $140 |
| 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. |
30 | $10 | $132 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
27 | $15 | $53 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
24 | $21 | $65 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
23 | $34 | $110 |
| 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. |
22 | $30 | $163 |
| 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. |
20 | $104 | $340 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
19 | $468 | $1,468 |
| 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. |
19 | $65 | $191 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
18 | $20 | $63 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
17 | $761 | $2,278 |
| 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. |
16 | $23 | $83 |
| 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. |
16 | $687 | $2,063 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
12 | $386 | $1,145 |
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.
38.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
61.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$157,517
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $26,253/year across 6 years
Top 3% in TX for cardiovascular disease
19
Companies
576
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
$139,458 (88.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,480 (7.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,579 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$96,889
2023
$55,946
2022
$2,401
2021
$636
2020
$270
2019
$1,375
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$137,452
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$8,761
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$3,028
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,108
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,047
Abbott Laboratories
$1,995
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$678
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$303
PFIZER INC.
$208
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$183
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$145
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$116
Elutia, Inc.
$109
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$80
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Amgen Inc.
$41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY Steerable · ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ADVANTIO · ALTRUA 20 · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AVEIR · AVVIGO Guidance System · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Cable · EASYTRAK 3 · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - EP · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - EP · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · INSPIRE · INTELLAMAP ORION · INTELLATIP · IntellaMap Orion · IntellaTip MiFi XP · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MYCARELINK · Micra · Model 4625 ACUITY X4 Connector Tool · NA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · ONYX FRONTIER · Optimizer · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PULSESELECT · Pouch · RESOLUTE ONYX · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Resolute · Rhythmia Mapping System · S-ICD System Magnet · SELECTSECURE · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TELESCOPE · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Telescope · Ultra ICE Plus · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · VYNDAQEL · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
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 (88%) 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 3% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $9,765 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
9.6
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
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. Sabayon is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of TX peers.
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. Sabayon experienced with pacemaker programming, dual lead system?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sabayon performed 199 pacemaker programming, dual lead system 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. Sabayon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sabayon received a total of $157,517 from 19 companies across 576 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. Sabayon's costs compare to other cardiologists in Galveston?
Dr. Sabayon's average Medicare payment per service is $148. 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. Sabayon) 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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