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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Haas, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
7134415155
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1275501603 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. Haas 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. Haas

Dr. Eric Haas is a colon & rectal surgery in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Haas performed 761 Medicare services across 608 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Haas received a total of $165,581 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 214 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Haas 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 10% volume in TX$ $165,581 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
761
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
608
Unique beneficiaries
$176
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~38 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
Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope126$89$341
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding118$225$753
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)104$136$277
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)65$98$205
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)56$69$137
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery42$74$841
Colonoscopy with biopsy41$25$807
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare33$172$957
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)23$168$398
Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope20$13$765
New patient office visit (45-59 min)20$110$317
Partial release of large bowel and partial removal of large bowel using an endoscope14$147$577
Closure of opening from large or small bowel to skin using an endoscope13$1,302$5,050
Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope13$225$1,689
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings13$34$589
Study of rectum sensitivity and function13$223$686
Creation of opening from small bowel to skin using an endoscope12$586$3,306
Test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus12$414$1,149
New patient office visit (30-44 min)12$91$208
Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope11$1,544$5,530
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 ↗
$165,581
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,654/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
28
Companies
214
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$129,782 (78.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$17,633 (10.6%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$10,313 (6.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,852 (4.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$20,522
2023
$3,744
2022
$14,879
2021
$8,198
2020
$33,545
2019
$58,662
2018
$26,031

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$106,692
Applied Medical Resources Corporation
$12,957
Axonics, Inc.
$11,596
THD America, Inc.
$11,591
CONMED Corporation
$10,183
Ethicon Inc.
$6,565
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,724
Covidien LP
$857
Ethicon US, LLC
$590
Davol Inc.
$548
Medtronic, Inc.
$465
Medrobotics Inc.
$226
Activ Surgical, Inc.
$225
TELA Bio, Inc.
$197
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$189
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$155
Baxter Healthcare
$148
ACELL, INC.
$127
DAVOL INC.
$101
Olympus America Inc.
$90
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$86
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$82
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$56
Stryker Corporation
$42
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$32
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$21
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$19
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 79.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1588 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA · ActivSight · AirSeal · Axonics · BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · EXPAREL · Echelon Flex · Enseal X1 · Enseal X1 5mm · GELPOINT · GELPOINT PATH · GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial · HTX-011 · LIGASURE · OMNIGRAFT · Overstitch · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Ovitex · PERCLOT · PERI-STRIPS DRY · PHASIX · Phasix · RESOLUTION CLIP · SIGNIA · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Signia · ThunderBeat · V-LOC 180 · V-Loc · VISTASEAL
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 (78%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in colon & rectal surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for colon & rectal surgery in TX.

Equivalent to $21,758 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Colon & Rectal Surgerys within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
0.7
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. Haas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 3%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Haas experienced with diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Haas performed 126 diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope 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. Haas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Haas received a total of $165,581 from 28 companies across 214 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. Haas's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerys in Houston?
Dr. Haas's average Medicare payment per service is $176. 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. Haas) 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 →