Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ankur Mehta, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · 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
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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 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 3,741 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $26,071 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 278 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. Mehta 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 17% volume in TX
$26,071 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,741
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$62
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
278
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
$7,353
2023
$2,064
2022
$2,473
2021
$4,899
2020
$713
2019
$5,508
2018
$3,060
Payments by company (2024)
SI-BONE, INC.
$3,557
Esteve Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,250
Nevro Corp.
$486
Abbott Laboratories
$304
Cerapedics Inc.
$290
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.
$148
LifeNet Health
$127
PAINTEQ LLC
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Avanos Medical
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$16
Curonix LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 85.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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? 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
Physical medicine & rehabilitations in nearby ZIP areas
228
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Mehta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Mehta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehta received a total of $26,071 from 53 companies across 278 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. 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 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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