Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ankur Mehta, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · 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. Mehta
Dr. Ankur Mehta is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Houston, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 3,741 Medicare services across 1,163 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $26,071 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 278 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Mehta 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in TX
$26,071 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,741
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,163
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
960 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
783 | $97 | $335 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
519 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
170 | $20 | $95 |
| 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. |
118 | $69 | $230 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
86 | $79 | $295 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
84 | $80 | $285 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
79 | $46 | $175 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
74 | $47 | $200 |
| 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. |
71 | $125 | $505 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
61 | $193 | $705 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
59 | $58 | $240 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
56 | $0 | $2 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
55 | $91 | $305 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
55 | $8 | $45 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
46 | $196 | $530 |
| 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. |
46 | $11 | $50 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
44 | $359 | $1,290 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 43 | $17 | $85 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
42 | $171 | $725 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
33 | $9 | $45 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
32 | $208 | $535 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
32 | $110 | $275 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
24 | $1,402 | $5,030 |
| Psychological test evaluation, first hour A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session. |
23 | $94 | $360 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
20 | $213 | $785 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
19 | $167 | $505 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
17 | $78 | $315 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
15 | $56 | $185 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
14 | $29 | $175 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 14 | $81 | $265 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
12 | $81 | $310 |
| 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. |
12 | $103 | $315 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
12 | $9 | $20 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
11 | $40 | $170 |
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 ↗$26,071
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,724/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
53
Companies
278
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
$20,242 (77.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,807 (22.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$21 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,353
2023
$2,064
2022
$2,473
2021
$4,899
2020
$713
2019
$5,508
2018
$3,060
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,769
SI-BONE, INC.
$3,557
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,934
Nuvectra Corporation
$2,265
Esteve Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,250
Vertiflex, Inc.
$2,048
Nevro Corp.
$1,196
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$508
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.
$351
Boston Scientific Corporation
$348
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$337
Abbott Laboratories
$304
Cerapedics Inc.
$290
MML US, Inc.
$275
SpineSmith Holdings, LLC
$273
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$163
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$148
Centinel Spine, LLC
$140
Amgen Inc.
$139
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$139
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$138
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$134
LifeNet Health
$127
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$122
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$105
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Innovation Technologies Inc
$64
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
SI-BONE, Inc.
$55
ZIMVIE INC.
$50
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$41
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$33
PAINTEQ LLC
$32
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.
$29
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$27
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$26
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$24
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$22
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$22
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$21
Avanos Medical
$18
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$16
Bioventus LLC
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Curonix LLC
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
HydroCision, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
12.5MM X 50MM · ACCURIAN · AIMOVIG · AUTOFILL · Accurian · Aimovig · Algovita · Allograft VMIS Delivery System · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · BodyGuardian · ECM Patch · EXPEDIUM · Exparel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · Gralise · HORIZANT · HYMOVIS · Horizant · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IRRISEPT · Intracept · Irrisept · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Kloxxado · LICART · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Mobi-C · Nucynta · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Omnia · OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST · PAINTEQ · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PRIALT · PROCLAIM · PRODISC C VIVO · Pouch · Prialt · ReActiv8 · SI Joint · SIMMETRY IMPLANT · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMED · SYNCHROMEDII · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Superion · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TenJet · Tirosint · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VRAYLAR · Vanta · Vyrsa V1 · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · X-Porte System · Xtampza ER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido · Zilretta · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in TX.
Equivalent to $697 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
228
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Mehta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of TX peers, with 17 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. Mehta experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehta performed 960 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Mehta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehta received a total of $26,071 from 53 companies across 278 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. Mehta's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Houston?
Dr. Mehta's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Mehta) 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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