Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Murtaza Ghadiali, MD
Otolaryngology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Ghadiali
Dr. Murtaza Ghadiali is an otolaryngology specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghadiali performed 23,126 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghadiali received a total of $15,466 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ghadiali is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$15,466 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗23,126
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
19,780 | $11 | $21 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
604 | $9 | $36 |
| 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. |
507 | $96 | $185 |
| 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 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
392 | $7 | $14 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
290 | $34 | $118 |
| 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. |
252 | $63 | $120 |
| 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. |
228 | $121 | $285 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
104 | $151 | $345 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
94 | $104 | $285 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
86 | $0 | $12 |
| Impacted earwax removal by physician Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing. |
64 | $41 | $107 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
62 | $0 | $10 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
36 | $20 | $75 |
| Abnormal eye movement test with recording A test that records and evaluates eye movements to check for abnormalities. |
25 | $7 | $57 |
| Abnormal eye movement test with recording A test that records eye movements in three different positions to check for abnormalities. |
25 | $8 | $58 |
| 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. |
23 | $76 | $190 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
18 | $26 | $50 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
15 | $13 | $47 |
| 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. |
14 | $102 | $200 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
14 | $9 | $20 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
13 | $158 | $350 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,466
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,209/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
156
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$776
2023
$911
2022
$2,639
2021
$3,075
2020
$279
2019
$1,832
2018
$5,955
Payments by company (2024)
Optinose US, Inc.
$168
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$148
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$145
Acclarent, Inc
$119
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$90
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
GENZYME CORPORATION
$40
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$22
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$5,111
Optinose US, Inc.
$3,493
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,443
Acclarent, Inc
$1,177
Aerin Medical Inc.
$727
Stryker Corporation
$645
Medtronic, Inc.
$608
GENZYME CORPORATION
$440
OptiNose US, Inc.
$322
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$194
CSL Behring
$188
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$162
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$148
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$138
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$119
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$113
Olympus America Inc.
$106
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$66
Grifols USA, LLC
$63
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$57
Amgen Inc.
$36
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$15
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device · AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM · Acclarent Aera · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · CUVITRU · Celon System · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · FUSION · Gamunex-C · Haegarda · Hizentra · INSPIRE · LUX DX · NSE - NASOPORE/ OTOPORE · NUCALA · NUVENT · No Product · ORLADEYO · Otovel · PK Diego · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · Ryaltris · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · Sinuva · TEZSPIRE · TruDi · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xembify · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
200
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ghadiali is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ghadiali experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghadiali performed 19,780 allergy immunotherapy preparation services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ghadiali receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghadiali received a total of $15,466 from 27 companies across 156 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ghadiali's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Houston?
Dr. Ghadiali's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Ghadiali) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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