Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Manish Wani, MD
Otolaryngology · 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. Wani
Dr. Manish Wani is an otolaryngology specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wani performed 4,158 Medicare services across 2,313 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wani received a total of $115,655 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 293 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Wani 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 6% volume in TX
$115,655 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,158
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for otolaryngology
2,313
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
480 | $3 | $10 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
471 | $9 | $36 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
469 | $6 | $14 |
| 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. |
429 | $97 | $185 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
367 | $149 | $345 |
| 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. |
267 | $124 | $285 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
236 | $28 | $105 |
| 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. |
188 | $66 | $120 |
| Eardrum and muscle function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles. |
166 | $17 | $82 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
140 | $106 | $200 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
134 | $103 | $285 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
130 | $31 | $112 |
| 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. |
99 | $78 | $190 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
82 | $299 | $918 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
80 | $12 | $47 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
71 | $40 | $105 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
67 | $22 | $75 |
| Nasal growth removal or destruction This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils. |
40 | $408 | $2,000 |
| Endoscopic sinus dilation A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow. |
31 | $1,764 | $5,613 |
| Endoscopic control of nosebleed A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area. |
30 | $227 | $823 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
28 | $194 | $488 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
25 | $92 | $271 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
25 | $35 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
20 | $87 | $280 |
| Nasal valve repair A surgical procedure to correct a collapsed nasal valve, which is the narrowest part of the nasal airway. The surgery aims to widen the nasal passage to improve breathing. |
19 | $1,987 | $5,080 |
| Destruction of nasal passage soft tissue A procedure to destroy abnormal or excess soft tissue within the nasal passages. |
19 | $95 | $432 |
| Endoscopic dilation of frontal sinus A procedure to widen the frontal sinus opening using an endoscope. This helps improve drainage and access to the sinus cavity. |
18 | $2,011 | $9,444 |
| Destruction of nasal surface soft tissue A procedure to remove or destroy abnormal tissue on the surface lining of the nasal passages. |
15 | $114 | $400 |
| Endoscopic dilation of sphenoid and frontal sinuses A procedure using an endoscope to widen the sphenoid and frontal sinuses. |
12 | $3,524 | $14,000 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
26.0% medium
73.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$115,655
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,522/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for otolaryngology
26
Companies
293
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
$102,325 (88.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,041 (7.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$5,288 (4.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,617
2023
$2,621
2022
$24,722
2021
$9,627
2020
$15,581
2019
$43,788
2018
$17,700
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$98,397
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$5,288
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$4,053
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$3,554
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$1,888
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$415
OptiNose US, Inc.
$314
Optinose US, Inc.
$271
Acclarent, Inc
$249
Medtronic, Inc.
$167
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$164
Olympus America Inc.
$145
Aerin Medical Inc.
$128
PhotoniCare Inc
$104
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$100
GENZYME CORPORATION
$92
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$79
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$54
Neurent Medical Limited
$35
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$34
Ethicon US, LLC
$26
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$20
Lupin Inc.
$19
Kerecis Limited
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1788 · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT SE INFLATION DEVICE · AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM · CIPRODEX · CLARIFIX · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · Celon System · Checkpoint Stimulators · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL REINFORCED ANESTHESIA NEEDLE · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONSUMABLES · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Exparel · FUSION · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LATERA · N/A · NEUROMARK Device · NSE - ACCESSORIES · NSE - NASOPORE OTOPORE · NUCALA · NUVENT · OtoSight Middle Ear Scope · Otovel · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SCOPIS ENT · SHAVER SYSTEM · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · SUPRAX · Sinuva · TruDi Navigation System · VISTASEAL · VIVAER STYLUS · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 (88%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for otolaryngology in TX.
Equivalent to $2,782 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
187
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
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. Wani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of TX peers, with 20 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. Wani experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wani performed 480 allergy skin test 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. Wani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wani received a total of $115,655 from 26 companies across 293 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. Wani's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Houston?
Dr. Wani's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Wani) 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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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.
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