Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ammar Hashmi, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
18400 KATY FWY STE 640, Houston, TX 77094
8325228600
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1871903492 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hashmi from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hashmi

Dr. Ammar Hashmi is a vascular surgery physician in Houston, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hashmi performed 322 Medicare services across 315 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hashmi received a total of $3,961 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Hashmi 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 ▲ 322 Medicare services $3,961 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
322
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in TX for vascular surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
315
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~29 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 of both sides of head and neck blood flow 79 $105 $500
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 75 $44 $228
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 49 $124 $544
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 22 $63 $292
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 20 $76 $314
Ultrasound of hemodialysis access 19 $49 $231
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 16 $55 $221
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 14 $51 $266
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 14 $72 $311
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 14 $103 $407
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 ↗
$3,961
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $660/year across 6 years
Bottom 41% in TX for vascular surgery physician
22
Companies
62
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
$3,586 (90.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$375 (9.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,415
2023
$34
2022
$244
2021
$250
2020
$375
2019
$1,643

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,954
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$252
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$218
Medtronic, Inc.
$202
Inari Medical, Inc.
$183
Bone Support Inc.
$153
Baxter Healthcare
$142
CVRx, Inc.
$115
Penumbra, Inc.
$106
Mindray DS USA, Inc.
$94
Ethicon US, LLC
$92
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$69
Boston Scientific Corporation
$64
Surmodics, Inc.
$58
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$56
Bolton Medical Inc
$45
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$41
Solventum Corporation
$34
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$29
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$21
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$21
PFIZER INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9281) Turbo Elite · ACTIV.A.C. · Barostim Neo System · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · HawkOne · Indigo System · LIFESTREAM · LUTONIX · LifeStar Biliary Stent · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · PREVELEAK · PROTEKDUO · Pounce Venous Thrombectomy System · Progel Applicator Spray Tips · Restrata Wound Matrix · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · STRATAFIX · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · TE7 MAX · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VISTASEAL
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,230 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
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. Hashmi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Hashmi experienced with ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hashmi performed 79 ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 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. Hashmi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hashmi received a total of $3,961 from 22 companies across 62 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. Hashmi's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Houston?
Dr. Hashmi's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Hashmi) 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.

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 →