Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nabeel Mecci, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
4097727150
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1174936496 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Mecci

Dr. Nabeel Mecci is an internal medicine specialist in Galveston, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mecci performed 3,008 Medicare services across 2,779 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mecci received a total of $351 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 5 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mecci 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 12% volume in TX $351 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,008
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for internal medicine
2,779
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~273 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 926 $7 $248
3d radiographic procedure 229 $7 $183
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 164 $30 $608
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 164 $67 $1,671
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 112 $7 $183
CT scan of chest, without contrast 86 $39 $600
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 79 $66 $1,637
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 78 $35 $452
Chest X-ray, 2 views 71 $8 $183
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 71 $6 $183
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 69 $36 $611
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 66 $65 $1,013
Ct scan of chest with contrast 64 $41 $666
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 64 $36 $450
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 57 $27 $409
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 54 $8 $183
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 52 $7 $183
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 44 $26 $409
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 42 $6 $183
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 41 $6 $183
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 41 $17 $356
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 34 $20 $237
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 29 $6 $183
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 28 $6 $183
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 27 $7 $183
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 26 $9 $183
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 26 $6 $183
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 25 $7 $183
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 23 $10 $183
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 22 $26 $400
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 20 $29 $812
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 19 $41 $570
Knee X-ray, 3 views 19 $7 $183
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 18 $86 $2,429
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 17 $11 $183
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 16 $78 $936
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 16 $21 $388
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 15 $14 $447
Ct scan of face without contrast 14 $31 $678
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 14 $6 $183
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 13 $29 $351
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 13 $18 $258
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$351
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $175/year across 2 years
Bottom 41% in TX for internal medicine
4
Companies
5
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$351 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$192
2022
$159

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sirtex Medical Inc
$159
Medtronic, Inc.
$144
Terumo Medical Corporation
$33
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 95.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAVAC · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TR BAND
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $12 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
307
Per 100K population
86.5
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
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. Mecci is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Mecci experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mecci performed 926 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Mecci receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mecci received a total of $351 from 4 companies across 5 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. Mecci's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Galveston?
Dr. Mecci's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Mecci) 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 →