Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Basil Kaaki

Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
9214 ANGELAS MEADOW LN, Houston, TX 77095
2546445101
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1396162814 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. Kaaki 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. Kaaki

Dr. Basil Kaaki is a physician assistant in Houston, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kaaki performed 1,968 Medicare services across 1,296 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kaaki received a total of $18,342 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kaaki 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX $18,342 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,968
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for physician assistant
1,296
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~164 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 319 $52 $213
Testosterone (hormone) level, total 274 $25 $84
Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level 273 $21 $118
Measurement of total estradiol (hormone) 249 $27 $75
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 239 $18 $91
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 159 $31 $134
Bladder ultrasound after voiding 150 $8 $46
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free 59 $18 $91
Analysis for detection of tumor marker 59 $20 $43
Unclassified drugs 55 $477 $1,771
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 40 $84 $301
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 36 $9 $130
Placement of hormone pellet under skin 30 $66 $408
Prolactin (milk producing hormone) level 15 $19 $78
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 11 $34 $132
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 ↗
$18,342
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $4,586/year across 4 years
Top 1% in TX for physician assistant
4
Companies
37
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18,210 (99.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$133 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,534
2023
$2,799
2022
$9,728
2021
$3,282

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13,063
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$4,992
Boston Scientific Corporation
$188
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$100
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS 700 · Natesto · TLANDO · XIAFLEX
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 →

The majority of payments (99%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $932 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,979
Per 100K population
41.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
LONE STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CYPRESS
5.9 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. Kaaki is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers.

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. Kaaki experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kaaki performed 319 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Kaaki receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kaaki received a total of $18,342 from 4 companies across 37 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. Kaaki's costs compare to other physician assistants in Houston?
Dr. Kaaki's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Kaaki) 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 →