Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Saumya Sharma, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Humble, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharma
Dr. Saumya Sharma is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Humble, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 1,362 Medicare services across 1,059 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $142,799 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1304 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Sharma 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ 1,362 Medicare services
$142,799 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,362
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,059
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
406 | $11 | $55 |
| 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. |
249 | $102 | $284 |
| 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. |
110 | $126 | $415 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
65 | $8 | $10 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
51 | $764 | $7,042 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
40 | $7 | $21 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
32 | $67 | $533 |
| 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. |
31 | $8 | $24 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
30 | $591 | $3,025 |
| 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. |
30 | $53 | $219 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
28 | $10 | $36 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
28 | $249 | $1,375 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
26 | $375 | $1,541 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
25 | $13 | $42 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
25 | $249 | $1,238 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
23 | $741 | $4,545 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
23 | $21 | $71 |
| 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. |
23 | $10 | $146 |
| Heart catheterization to identify abnormal heart rhythm A tube is inserted into the heart chambers to record electrical activity and locate the source of an irregular heartbeat. |
22 | $224 | $1,332 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $161 | $550 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
16 | $831 | $7,367 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
15 | $60 | $628 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
13 | $8 | $28 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
12 | $54 | $202 |
| Removal of defibrillator This procedure involves the surgical extraction of an implanted defibrillator device from the body. |
11 | $96 | $2,497 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
11 | $45 | $132 |
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.
18.9% high complexity
1.1% medium
80.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$142,799
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,400/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
23
Companies
1,304
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
$71,544 (50.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$36,618 (25.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$34,637 (24.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$27,036
2023
$9,514
2022
$31,817
2021
$14,000
2020
$11,648
2019
$22,811
2018
$25,973
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$81,307
Cook Incorporated
$29,785
Boston Scientific Corporation
$11,556
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$8,850
Cook Research Incorporated
$3,250
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$2,560
Cook Medical LLC
$2,404
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,208
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$568
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$240
AtriCure, Inc.
$228
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$167
BIOTRONIK INC.
$146
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$118
Respicardia, Inc.
$108
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$99
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$49
CVRx, Inc.
$26
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
ABIOMED
$14
Top 3 companies account for 85.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSOLUTE PRO · ACCENT · ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · ADVISOR · AGILIS · AGILIS HISPRO · ALLURE · ALLURE QUADRA · ALTRUA · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · AMPLATZER TORQVUE 45 X 45 · AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery Systm · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Advisor Catheter · Agilis NxT EP Introducer · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Dev · Assurity Pacemaker · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · CONFIRM RX · COOK MEDICAL IAA · COOK MEDICAL LEAD EXTRACTION · COOK MEDICAL LEAD MANAGEMENT - LEAD EXTRACTION · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · Cook Medical Lead Extraction · Cook Medical Lead Management · Cook Medical Lead Management - Lead Extraction · DURATA · DYNAGEN MINI ICD VR · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENDOTAK · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVOLUTION · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite X · Endurity Pacemaker · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · Evolution · FARXIGA · FORTIFY ASSURA · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - EP · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · INGEVITY · INOGEN · Impella · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JOT DX · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LUX DX · Latitude · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MOMENTUM · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Models · OPTISURE · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PET-CT SCANNER · Pacemakers · QUADRA ALLURE MP · QUADRA ASSURA · QUARTET · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · SENSOR ENABLED · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · Smartablate · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TENDRIL · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · VANTAGEVIEW · VIGILANT · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · remede System
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 (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $10,484 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
0.3
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. Sharma is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers, with 17 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. Sharma experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 406 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Sharma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharma received a total of $142,799 from 23 companies across 1,304 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. Sharma's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Humble?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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. Sharma) 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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