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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pawan Grover

Pain Medicine · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7500 BEECHNUT ST, Houston, TX 77074
7139816611
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1801889555 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. Grover 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. Grover

Dr. Pawan Grover is a pain medicine in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grover performed 1,219 Medicare services across 613 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grover received a total of $13,578 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 327 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Grover 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▲ 1,219 Medicare services$ $13,578 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,219
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in TX for pain medicine
613
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~61 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)701$100$343
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)99$175$950
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level77$105$1,845
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin46$255$3,600
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level44$42$1,361
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)42$36$1,029
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level38$99$1,602
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level35$58$1,622
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance34$77$857
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level24$108$1,470
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level23$61$1,393
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint22$214$2,134
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint21$66$1,714
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver13$149$1,000
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,578
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,940/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for pain medicine
26
Companies
327
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,795 (72.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,783 (27.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,223
2023
$1,747
2022
$4,238
2021
$517
2020
$247
2019
$249
2018
$5,358

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$3,977
Abbott Laboratories
$3,321
MML US, Inc.
$1,961
Nuvectra Corporation
$1,492
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$932
Medtronic, Inc.
$537
PAINTEQ LLC
$210
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.
$199
Nevro Corp.
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$114
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$113
SI-BONE, Inc.
$73
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$73
PFIZER INC.
$57
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Bioventus LLC
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$43
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$40
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$36
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$33
Innovation Technologies Inc
$28
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Algovita · BOTOX · ECM Patch · ETERNA · GELSYN-3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HORIZANT · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IRRISEPT · KRYSTEXXA · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · NURTEC ODT · PAINTEQ · PROCLAIM · Pouch · Proclaim IPG · QULIPTA · Qutenza · ReActiv8 · SACROILIAC JOINT FUSION SYSTEM · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Zilretta · mild Device Kit
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 →

Most payments (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,114 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pain Medicines within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WEST OAKS HOSPITAL
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. Grover is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%), 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. Grover experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grover performed 701 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. Grover receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grover received a total of $13,578 from 26 companies across 327 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. Grover's costs compare to other pain medicines in Houston?
Dr. Grover's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Grover) 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 →