Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amrit Thandi, MD
Family Medicine · Houston, 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. Thandi
Dr. Amrit Thandi is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thandi performed 1,936 Medicare services across 927 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thandi received a total of $3,347 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 162 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Thandi 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in TX
$3,347 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,936
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for family medicine
927
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
213 | $11 | $25 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
169 | $0 | $8 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
131 | $3 | $20 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
106 | $4 | $12 |
| 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. |
96 | $124 | $249 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
78 | $26 | $90 |
| 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. |
71 | $97 | $226 |
| 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. |
70 | $66 | $151 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
67 | $38 | $150 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
67 | $14 | $30 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
63 | $30 | $90 |
| 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. |
55 | $12 | $50 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
50 | $23 | $75 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
49 | $2 | $20 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
49 | $86 | $180 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
49 | $8 | $24 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
46 | $1 | $25 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
44 | $22 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
40 | $63 | $150 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
40 | $4 | $25 |
| Injection, thiamine hcl, 100 mg | 40 | $2 | $25 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing, heart rate response This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how your heart rate responds to breathing exercises and changes in body position. |
38 | $77 | $180 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
38 | $97 | $250 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
37 | $100 | $180 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
29 | $8 | $20 |
| Hearing test for various pitches A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones. |
28 | $28 | $75 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
28 | $0 | $25 |
| 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. |
24 | $56 | $125 |
| Annual depression screening | 22 | $19 | $61 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
22 | $26 | $60 |
| Injection, amphotericin b lipid complex, 10 mg | 21 | $8 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
19 | $130 | $250 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
19 | $0 | $25 |
| Multiple eye pressure measurements over time This procedure involves taking several measurements of the fluid pressure inside the eye across an extended period. It is used to monitor intraocular pressure levels. |
18 | $69 | $100 |
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 ↗$3,347
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $478/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for family medicine
17
Companies
162
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
$3,319 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$529
2023
$300
2022
$336
2021
$783
2020
$392
2019
$429
2018
$577
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,490
Novo Nordisk Inc
$536
Lilly USA, LLC
$274
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$259
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
PFIZER INC.
$133
AbbVie Inc.
$132
Amgen Inc.
$97
Valeritas, Inc.
$46
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$45
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$32
ABBVIE INC.
$31
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 68.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BREO · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · EMGALITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · MOUNJARO · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · Prolia · REYVOW · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TOVIAZ · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · V-GO · VRAYLAR
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 $173 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,587
Per 100K population
33.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
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. Thandi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers, with 19 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. Thandi experienced with drug injection, under skin or into muscle?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thandi performed 213 drug injection, under skin or into muscle 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. Thandi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thandi received a total of $3,347 from 17 companies across 162 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. Thandi's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Thandi's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Thandi) 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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