Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Giancarlo Moscol, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
7137922991
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1508094392 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. Moscol 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. Moscol

Dr. Giancarlo Moscol is an internal medicine in Houston, TX, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Moscol performed 442 Medicare services across 266 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Moscol received a total of $48,561 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 116 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Moscol 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ 442 Medicare services$ $48,561 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
442
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in TX for internal medicine
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
266
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~28 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)358$66$265
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes35$50$172
New patient office visit (45-59 min)33$100$445
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)16$103$534
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 ↗
$48,561
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,937/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for internal medicine
30
Companies
116
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
$36,990 (76.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,127 (14.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,082 (6.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,362 (2.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,735
2023
$11,962
2022
$6,819
2021
$6,730
2020
$8,759
2019
$5,266
2018
$290

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19,597
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$7,181
Incyte Corporation
$5,100
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$4,025
PFIZER INC.
$2,437
Genentech USA, Inc.
$2,171
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,672
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$738
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$728
Halozyme Inc
$610
Cepheid
$610
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$540
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$500
Lilly USA, LLC
$483
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$439
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$350
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$209
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$200
Gen-Probe, Inc.
$150
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$126
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$122
GENZYME CORPORATION
$115
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$96
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$79
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$62
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
$39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRUKINSA · BTX · CALQUENCE · ELITEK · ENHERTU · GENEXPERT · IBRANCE · IMFINZI · KISQALI · LIBTAYO · LYNPARZA · MEKINIST · Mytesi · NINLARO · Neulasta · Oral Paclitaxel · Orserdu · Phesgo · Rituxan · Rubraca · TAGRISSO · TALZENNA · Tavalisse · Trodelvy · Truqap · VERZENIO · XOSPATA · XPOVIO · ZEJULA
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 (76%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $10,987 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
2,667
Per 100K population
56.0
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. Moscol is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 2%), with 16 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. Moscol experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Moscol performed 358 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. Moscol receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Moscol received a total of $48,561 from 30 companies across 116 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. Moscol's costs compare to other internal medicines in Houston?
Dr. Moscol's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Moscol) 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 →