Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ekaterina Yavarovich, D.O.

Pulmonary Disease · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600, Houston, TX 77030
8323257000
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1306251079 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. Yavarovich 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. Yavarovich

Dr. Ekaterina Yavarovich is a pulmonary disease in Houston, TX, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yavarovich performed 1,157 Medicare services across 909 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yavarovich received a total of $2,155 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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. Yavarovich 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.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 42% volume in TX$ $2,155 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,157
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for pulmonary disease
909
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~105 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)282$80$343
Critical care, first 30-74 min122$179$719
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases89$8$43
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)68$119$473
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration61$8$62
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity51$103$317
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume50$7$38
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors47$10$57
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope46$50$765
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity36$69$218
New patient office visit (45-59 min)32$116$493
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)32$144$636
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes28$197$1,101
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity28$113$401
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes21$90$340
Test for exercise-induced lung stress20$18$104
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe18$86$803
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance18$127$668
Ultrasound scan of chest18$22$121
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope17$81$429
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes15$181$999
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes15$79$250
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or15$25$84
Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound14$56$301
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance14$90$1,574
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 ↗
$2,155
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $539/year across 4 years
Top 47% in TX for pulmonary disease
6
Companies
16
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
$1,955 (90.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$200 (9.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$979
2023
$938
2021
$200
2019
$38

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Pulmonx Corporation
$930
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$878
Boston Scientific Corporation
$200
STERIS CORPORATION
$60
Olympus America Inc.
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$38
Top 3 companies account for 93.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Da Vinci Surgical System · FASENRA · GENERAL PULMONARY · Spiration Valve System · ZEPHYR ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE · truFreeze
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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $186 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
136
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Yavarovich is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Yavarovich experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yavarovich performed 282 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Yavarovich receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yavarovich received a total of $2,155 from 6 companies across 16 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. Yavarovich's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Houston?
Dr. Yavarovich's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Yavarovich) 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 →