Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rawan Musa, MD
Internal Medicine · Galveston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Musa
Dr. Rawan Musa is an internal medicine specialist in Galveston, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Musa performed 5,365 Medicare services across 2,573 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Musa received a total of $2,107 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 130 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. Musa 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$2,107 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,365
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for internal medicine
2,573
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~447 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
571 | $84 | $135 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
301 | $8 | $25 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
300 | $10 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
297 | $16 | $45 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
296 | $7 | $20 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
295 | $6 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
287 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
287 | $4 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
286 | $13 | $60 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
284 | $9 | $25 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
284 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
283 | $6 | $20 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
269 | $2 | $11 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
242 | $15 | $40 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
133 | $75 | $110 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
118 | $121 | $150 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
95 | $13 | $30 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
95 | $9 | $20 |
| Iron level test | 92 | $6 | $15 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
91 | $1 | $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. |
86 | $6 | $20 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
82 | $29 | $65 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
45 | $61 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
33 | $31 | $55 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
29 | $76 | $100 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $120 | $245 |
| 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. |
20 | $10 | $55 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
19 | $19 | $48 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
18 | $35 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
17 | $130 | $400 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
17 | $29 | $43 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
16 | $37 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
15 | $1 | $10 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
14 | $93 | $400 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
12 | $33 | $50 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
11 | $281 | $320 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
2.3% medium
97.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,107
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $301/year across 7 years
Top 29% in TX for internal medicine
40
Companies
130
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
$2,095 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$328
2023
$493
2022
$363
2021
$565
2020
$284
2019
$58
2018
$15
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$323
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$233
PFIZER INC.
$126
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$125
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$116
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$113
Novo Nordisk Inc
$92
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$69
Allergan, Inc.
$61
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$59
Exact Sciences Corporation
$53
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$43
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$37
Dexcom, Inc.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$32
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$29
Seqirus USA Inc
$29
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
Biogen, Inc.
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Hologic, LLC
$22
AbbVie, Inc.
$21
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Baxter Healthcare
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$15
Philips North America LLC
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Abbott Laboratories
$12
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $39 per 100 Medicare services performed
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
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. Musa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% 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. Musa experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Musa performed 571 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Musa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Musa received a total of $2,107 from 40 companies across 130 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. Musa's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Galveston?
Dr. Musa's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Musa) 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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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.
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