Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ernest Tako, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Irving, TX
Speaking/Promotional
5921 KINWEST PKWY, Irving, TX 75063
2144920357
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1689937518 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Tako 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. Tako

Dr. Ernest Tako is an obstetrics & gynecology in Irving, TX, with 13 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tako received a total of $3,171 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Tako is 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$ $3,171 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,171
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $793/year across 4 years
Top 23% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
24
Companies
46
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
$1,604 (50.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,567 (49.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,923
2023
$281
2019
$98
2018
$869

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,588
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$759
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$107
AbbVie, Inc.
$98
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$93
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
Organon Llc
$52
AbbVie Inc.
$48
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$43
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$40
Amgen Inc.
$39
Monaghan Medical Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
CONMED Corporation
$25
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
$20
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
Organon LLC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 77.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSEAL · AeroEclipse · Aerobika · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · Exparel · GARDASIL · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · JADA SYSTEM · LO LOESTRIN FE · MAKENA · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · NEXPLANON · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Orilissa · PREMARIN · Prolia · SLYND · Stimsite · Veozah
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 (51%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in obstetrics & gynecology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
798
Per 100K population
30.6
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT LAS COLINAS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Tako is a obstetrics & gynecology, and speaking/promotional industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Tako receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tako received a total of $3,171 from 24 companies across 46 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Tako) 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 ↗, 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 →