Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Zenithe Ware, MD

Pediatrics · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
14903 EL CAMINO REAL, Houston, TX 77062
7133637640
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1508061953 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. Ware 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. Ware

Dr. Zenithe Ware is a pediatrics in Houston, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ware performed 432 Medicare services across 335 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ware received a total of $6,056 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. 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. Ware 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 49% volume in TX$ $6,056 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
432
Medicare services
Top 49% in TX for pediatrics
335
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~24 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)168$80$236
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)64$119$316
Annual wellness visit, follow-up60$124$242
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead33$10$48
Flu vaccine administration24$28$72
Flu vaccine, high-dose23$68$79
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use18$266$594
Pneumonia vaccine administration18$30$55
New patient office visit (45-59 min)13$109$363
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)11$50$159
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 ↗
$6,056
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $865/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for pediatrics
35
Companies
355
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
$6,056 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$813
2023
$1,269
2022
$877
2021
$700
2020
$641
2019
$987
2018
$769

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,549
Lilly USA, LLC
$942
Abbott Laboratories
$486
Amgen Inc.
$420
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$379
PFIZER INC.
$342
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$273
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$205
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$105
Exact Sciences Corporation
$103
ABBVIE INC.
$103
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$98
ALK-Abello, Inc
$98
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$81
Shire North American Group Inc
$69
Allergan Inc.
$53
Allergan, Inc.
$52
Eisai Inc.
$50
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
EISAI INC.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$31
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$31
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$30
Radius Health, Inc.
$23
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Phadia US Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADACEL · AJOVY · AREXVY · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · BASAGLAR · BYSTOLIC · Belviq · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · Doc Band · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL 9 · Grastek · Heplisav-B · INTRAROSA · INVOKANA · ImmunoCAP · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LYRICA · MOUNJARO · MYDAYIS · NURTEC ODT · Odactra · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Roszet · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · STEGLATRO · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VAXELIS · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Victoza · Wegovy
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for pediatrics in TX.

Equivalent to $1,402 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatricss within 10 mi
1,184
Per 100K population
24.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
2.3 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. Ware is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%), with 18 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. Ware experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ware performed 168 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. Ware receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ware received a total of $6,056 from 35 companies across 355 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. Ware's costs compare to other pediatricss in Houston?
Dr. Ware's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Ware) 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 →