Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Peden, MD
Thoracic Surgery · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Peden
Dr. Eric Peden is a thoracic surgery specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Peden performed 1,452 Medicare services across 1,272 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Peden received a total of $95,672 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 324 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Peden 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in TX
$95,672 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,452
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for thoracic surgery
1,272
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~76 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) 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. |
284 | $70 | $212 |
| 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. |
144 | $101 | $314 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
133 | $63 | $211 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
129 | $86 | $317 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
119 | $41 | $110 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
92 | $67 | $296 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
56 | $527 | $3,592 |
| 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. |
47 | $132 | $483 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
45 | $155 | $1,003 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
44 | $184 | $1,136 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
41 | $143 | $1,466 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
41 | $586 | $3,607 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
37 | $67 | $175 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
35 | $125 | $763 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
32 | $15 | $68 |
| Contrast injection for X-ray imaging Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure. |
23 | $32 | $335 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
22 | $478 | $3,422 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
21 | $117 | $654 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
21 | $40 | $130 |
| Tying or banding of surgically created artery-vein connection This procedure involves closing off a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein by tying or banding it. |
18 | $273 | $1,963 |
| Relocation of upper arm vein to artery for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein from the upper arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
17 | $535 | $4,113 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
14 | $67 | $212 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
13 | $68 | $436 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
12 | $71 | $711 |
| Endoscopic insertion of abdominal cavity tube A tube is placed into the abdominal cavity using an endoscope, which is a flexible instrument with a camera used to guide the procedure. |
12 | $319 | $1,960 |
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.
3.7% high complexity
20.9% medium
75.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$95,672
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,667/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for thoracic surgery
61
Companies
324
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
$48,455 (50.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$29,293 (30.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,923 (18.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,896
2023
$2,409
2022
$3,222
2021
$1,271
2020
$10,382
2019
$44,673
2018
$30,819
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$29,196
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$24,461
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$7,400
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$6,791
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$5,800
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,878
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$4,613
Artegraft Inc.
$3,000
Inari Medical, Inc.
$2,434
Bolton Medical Inc
$1,032
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,002
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$878
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$450
Baxter Healthcare
$324
Cook Medical LLC
$307
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$282
Kerecis Limited
$238
Endologix LLC
$205
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$196
Medtronic, Inc.
$159
Ethicon US, LLC
$130
Terumo Medical Corporation
$126
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$119
Medinc of Texas
$119
Penumbra, Inc.
$119
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$107
Corcym Inc
$92
LifeNet Health
$91
EKOS Corporation
$83
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$82
Teleflex LLC
$68
CryoLife, Inc.
$63
Abbott Laboratories
$62
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$62
PFIZER INC.
$59
Contego Medical, Inc
$48
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$45
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$45
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$35
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$35
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$35
Admedus Corporation
$33
Shape Memory Medical Inc.
$30
Surmodics, Inc.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$29
Davol Inc.
$28
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$25
Endologix, LLC
$24
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$24
ConvaTec Inc.
$21
Biom'Up SA
$20
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$19
Baylis Medical Technologies Inc.
$18
ACELL, INC.
$15
Wound Management Technologies, Inc
$15
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$14
Cook Incorporated
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
Inceptus Medical, LLC
$9
Alafair Biosciences, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 63.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9282) Turbo Power · ALPHAVAC · ANGIOJET · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · COOK · COOK MEDICAL THORACIC · COVERA · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CYTAL · CellerateRx · Chameleon · ClosureFast · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical Custom Made Device · Cook Medical Thoracic · ECM Patch · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · EkoSonic · Ellipsys · Endurant · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · FLOSEAL · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GIAPREZA · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GORE-TEX Vascular Graft · Grafts · Hemoblast · IMPEDE EMBOLIZATION PLUG · IN.PACT Admiral · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Indigo System · JETSTREAM SC · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIFESTENT · LOBO · LUTONIX · MK-2060 · On-X · Ovation · PERCEVAL · PICO · PREVELEAK · PROLENE · PROPATEN Vascular Graft · Perceval · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peritoneal Dialysis Systems · PlasmaBlade · Pouch · Progel Applicator Spray Tips · QuikClot · Ranger · Relay Grafts · Relay Plus · Renal - PD · Repatha · Rotarex · S · SNAP · STRATAFIX · SURGICEL NU-KNIT · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TISSEEL · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · Trilogy 100 · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Venovo · VersaWrap · WAVELINQ ENDOAVF SYSTEM · WavelinQ · XARELTO · ZENITH · Zilver PTX
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 (51%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for thoracic surgery in TX.
Equivalent to $6,589 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
109
Per 100K population
2.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Peden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Peden experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Peden performed 284 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. Peden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Peden received a total of $95,672 from 61 companies across 324 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. Peden's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Houston?
Dr. Peden's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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. Peden) 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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