Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Khaled Khalaf, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Humble, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Khalaf
Dr. Khaled Khalaf is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Humble, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khalaf performed 2,908 Medicare services across 1,991 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khalaf received a total of $147,925 from 78 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Khalaf 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in TX
$147,925 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,908
Medicare services
Top 36% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,991
Unique beneficiaries
$123
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
397 | $103 | $283 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
274 | $11 | $44 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
256 | $42 | $285 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
203 | $8 | $10 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
145 | $7 | $21 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
142 | $10 | $36 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
134 | $8 | $24 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
123 | $135 | $528 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
105 | $13 | $42 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
86 | $129 | $382 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
85 | $16 | $56 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
84 | $9 | $30 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
71 | $4 | $16 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
69 | $38 | $105 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
66 | $56 | $184 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 65 | $613 | $895 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
63 | $1,977 | $5,980 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
62 | $97 | $277 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
50 | $26 | $85 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
42 | $6 | $19 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $153 | $543 |
| 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. |
35 | $120 | $435 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
34 | $10 | $30 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
32 | $32 | $74 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
32 | $41 | $97 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 28 | $167 | $1,573 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
27 | $1,377 | $4,901 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
26 | $777 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
26 | $61 | $196 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
23 | $48 | $229 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
20 | $8 | $28 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $142 | $536 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
18 | $458 | $1,561 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
13 | $5 | $16 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
13 | $4 | $13 |
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.
5.8% high complexity
16.2% medium
78.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$147,925
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,132/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for cardiovascular disease
78
Companies
1,274
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$57,799 (39.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$40,695 (27.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$39,930 (27.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$9,502 (6.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$45,454
2023
$30,443
2022
$27,061
2021
$14,227
2020
$11,122
2019
$11,434
2018
$8,185
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$32,109
CVRx, Inc.
$24,403
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13,848
Abbott Laboratories
$12,085
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$9,719
Inari Medical, Inc.
$7,424
AtriCure, Inc.
$7,152
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$6,823
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$6,611
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$3,722
ABIOMED
$2,446
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,319
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$1,943
ATRICURE, INC.
$1,888
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,222
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,076
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$815
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$750
PFIZER INC.
$720
Amgen Inc.
$712
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$699
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$674
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$605
BIOTRONIK INC.
$597
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$520
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$489
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$476
Endologix LLC
$436
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$421
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$347
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$343
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$295
Novo Nordisk Inc
$274
HeartFlow, Inc.
$268
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$246
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$244
Teleflex LLC
$243
Penumbra, Inc.
$235
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$209
Recor Medical Inc
$172
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$161
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$151
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
Opsens Inc.
$135
Resmed Corp
$131
Microtransponder, Inc.
$125
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$125
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$107
CHIESI USA, INC.
$106
Itamar Medical Inc
$101
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$99
CardioFocus, Inc.
$98
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$98
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$87
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$85
CORDIS US CORP.
$71
Bolton Medical Inc
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$44
Surmodics, Inc.
$41
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Arrow International, Inc.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$27
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$21
Avinger Inc.
$21
Allergan Inc.
$20
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$15
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$15
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$14
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
EKOS Corporation
$12
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
Cook Medical LLC
$11
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$11
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$6
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (39%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $5,087 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
350
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST 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. Khalaf is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers.
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. Khalaf experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khalaf performed 397 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. Khalaf receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khalaf received a total of $147,925 from 78 companies across 1,274 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. Khalaf's costs compare to other cardiologists in Humble?
Dr. Khalaf's average Medicare payment per service is $123. 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. Khalaf) 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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