Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bilal Anwer, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
11240 FM 1960 RD W STE 406, Houston, TX 77065
7132421139
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1912274572 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. Anwer 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. Anwer

Dr. Bilal Anwer is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Houston, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Anwer performed 4,379 Medicare services across 238 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Anwer received a total of $6,963 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 63 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology 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. Anwer 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 9% volume in TX$ $6,963 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,379
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
238
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~313 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)4,090$0$1
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel53$131$501
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes50$9$45
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access49$29$115
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist36$174$780
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel36$729$3,015
Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel28$6,775$25,934
Removal of plaque in arteries of leg20$5,571$28,783
Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image17$121$476
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 ↗
$6,963
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $995/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for vascular & interventional radiology physician
17
Companies
63
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
$3,904 (56.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,059 (43.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$203
2023
$116
2022
$581
2021
$1,654
2020
$1,894
2019
$1,827
2018
$689

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sirtex Medical Inc
$1,915
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,701
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,663
Covidien LP
$390
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$213
Imperative Care, Inc
$210
Boston Scientific Corporation
$169
Nevro Corp.
$141
Terumo Medical Corporation
$115
Inari Medical, Inc.
$109
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$101
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$89
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$46
Stryker Corporation
$44
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$23
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 75.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (6346) Intrasight Mobile · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Abre · Concerto · Concerto Versa · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · FLEX Vessel Prep System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · HAWKONE · ICEfx Cryoablation System · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · MVP · Navicross · PillCam · Rotarex · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SILVERHAWK · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · Senza · SpiderFX · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VenaSeal · ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER
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 (56%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $159 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physicians within 10 mi
68
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
4.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Anwer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and 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. Anwer experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Anwer performed 4,090 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Anwer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Anwer received a total of $6,963 from 17 companies across 63 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. Anwer's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Houston?
Dr. Anwer'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. Anwer) 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 →
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 →