Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Adi Lador, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Lador
Dr. Adi Lador is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Houston, TX, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lador performed 2,822 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lador received a total of $25,228 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 433 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lador is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 8 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$25,228 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,822
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,644 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
281 | $97 | $315 |
| 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. |
112 | $11 | $126 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
92 | $20 | $175 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
79 | $18 | $102 |
| 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. |
70 | $98 | $401 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
52 | $10 | $63 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
43 | $21 | $112 |
| 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. |
43 | $94 | $302 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
41 | $14 | $168 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
39 | $34 | $268 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
38 | $87 | $540 |
| 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. |
33 | $422 | $3,594 |
| 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. |
30 | $128 | $483 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $65 | $296 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
26 | $10 | $63 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
23 | $73 | $212 |
| 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. |
23 | $145 | $421 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
23 | $103 | $255 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
21 | $68 | $470 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
21 | $250 | $1,638 |
| 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. |
18 | $773 | $4,373 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
15 | $67 | $657 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
13 | $59 | $624 |
| 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. |
12 | $744 | $6,487 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
8.2% high complexity
0.5% medium
91.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$25,228
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $6,307/year across 4 years
Top 2% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
433
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,875
2023
$15,189
2022
$4,991
2021
$173
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,519
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$704
Boston Scientific Corporation
$211
Abbott Laboratories
$196
ABIOMED
$169
PFIZER INC.
$40
BIOTRONIK INC.
$36
Top 3 companies account for 91.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$14,151
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,596
Abbott Laboratories
$3,097
Boston Scientific Corporation
$380
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$250
Volta Medical Inc
$218
ABIOMED
$169
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$157
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$55
PFIZER INC.
$40
BIOTRONIK INC.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCENT · ADAPTA · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · AFFERA MAPPING SYSTEM · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER PICCOLO · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ASSURITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · BodyGuardian · CAPSURE SENSE · CAPSUREFIX NOVUS MRI SURESCAN · CARTO 3 · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · FORTIFY ASSURA · GALLANT · GENERAL - THERAPIES · Impella · JOT DX · LINQ II · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · NA · OPTISURE · Optimizer · PERCEPTA QUAD CRT-P MRI SURESCAN · PULSESELECT · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · SELECTSECURE · SELECTSITE · SENSOR ENABLED · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TYRX · VX1 · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs in nearby ZIP areas
5,197
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lador is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lador experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lador performed 1,644 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Lador receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lador received a total of $25,228 from 15 companies across 433 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Lador's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Houston?
Dr. Lador's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Lador) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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