Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Adam Alli, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Alli
Dr. Adam Alli is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Houston, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alli performed 1,076 Medicare services across 975 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alli received a total of $51,046 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 218 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. 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. Alli 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 48% volume in TX
$51,046 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,076
Medicare services
Top 48% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
975
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
147 | $11 | $33 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
97 | $14 | $46 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
91 | $19 | $64 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
83 | $51 | $2,576 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
62 | $68 | $926 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
49 | $35 | $111 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
48 | $23 | $72 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
46 | $189 | $946 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 38 | $130 | $331 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
37 | $72 | $226 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
34 | $246 | $848 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
32 | $81 | $561 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
32 | $118 | $1,496 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
31 | $52 | $169 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
25 | $65 | $234 |
| Stomach tube insertion with fluoroscopy and contrast A tube is placed into the stomach while using live X-ray imaging and a contrast dye to guide the procedure. |
25 | $141 | $659 |
| Infusion tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist inserts an infusion tube into the body while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
19 | $61 | $208 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
17 | $108 | $1,304 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
17 | $63 | $517 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
17 | $128 | $1,331 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
16 | $141 | $1,579 |
| Kidney needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. |
16 | $95 | $1,122 |
| Lumbar puncture with imaging guidance A procedure to remove spinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic testing, performed using imaging guidance. |
16 | $63 | $210 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
15 | $84 | $619 |
| Kidney drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance A radiologist replaces a kidney drainage tube while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
15 | $79 | $281 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
14 | $389 | $1,387 |
| Artery or vein bleeding occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to stop bleeding in an artery or vein, including review by a radiologist. |
14 | $494 | $1,722 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
12 | $62 | $195 |
| 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. |
11 | $74 | $186 |
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.
12.0% high complexity
42.9% medium
45.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$51,046
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,292/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
30
Companies
218
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
$35,269 (69.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,670 (20.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,107 (10.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,824
2023
$7,319
2022
$1,076
2021
$6,578
2020
$5,859
2019
$17,856
2018
$10,534
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sirtex Medical Inc
$35,117
Terumo Medical Corporation
$5,271
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,879
Balt USA, LLC
$1,330
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$830
Endologix LLC
$716
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$630
Boston Scientific Corporation
$573
Abbott Laboratories
$512
Inari Medical, Inc.
$506
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$499
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$382
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$301
Delcath Systems
$218
Covidien LP
$182
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$134
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$126
EKOS Corporation
$116
Biogen, Inc.
$115
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$101
Ethicon US, LLC
$94
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$84
Medtronic, Inc.
$74
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$63
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$56
Cook Medical LLC
$35
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$35
HISTOSONICS,INC.
$32
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$16
Centerline Biomedical Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 84.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(1153) MR Monitoring · (6479) CT 7500 · (6479) Spectral CT 7500 · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · All-In-One · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Armada 14 percutaneous catheter · Artis Q floor · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Ballast 088 Long Sheath · C3 Delivery System · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · COOK MEDICAL WIRE GUIDES · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Concerto · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · DIREXION · EKOSONIC · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ESPRIT · Emprint · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Embolics · HEPZATO KIT · HI-TORQUE COMMAND · HYDROPEARL · HawkOne · IGT_D Peripheral · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · IN.PACT Admiral · INTERLOCK · IOPS MOBILE CART · Indigo · Indigo System · LUTONIX · Optitorque · POD · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Prestige Coil System · RENEGADE · RUBY Coil · Ruby · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPINRAZA · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Smart Port CT · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Supera peripheral stent system · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · Torus Stent Graft System · VARITHENA · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis w/ · Varithena Administration Pack · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 (69%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular & interventional radiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for vascular & interventional radiology physician in TX.
Equivalent to $4,744 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL LLC
4.1 mi
4.1 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. Alli is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
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. Alli experienced with ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alli performed 147 ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access 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. Alli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alli received a total of $51,046 from 30 companies across 218 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. Alli's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Houston?
Dr. Alli's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Alli) 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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