Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Solafa Elshatanoufy, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
410 W GRAND PKWY S STE 320, Katy, TX 77494
2819576787
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1508177718 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. Elshatanoufy 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. Elshatanoufy

Dr. Solafa Elshatanoufy is an obstetrics & gynecology in Katy, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elshatanoufy performed 394 Medicare services across 300 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elshatanoufy received a total of $7,552 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Elshatanoufy 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 9% volume in TX$ $7,552 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
394
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
300
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~26 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 (20-29 min)91$60$223
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)65$95$389
Insertion of temporary bladder tube59$33$179
New patient office visit (45-59 min)57$117$398
Bladder ultrasound after voiding36$7$92
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device29$47$239
Pessary, non rubber, any type29$45$147
Automated urinalysis17$2$12
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study11$152$658
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 ↗
$7,552
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,079/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
21
Companies
72
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
$6,052 (80.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,500 (19.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,027
2023
$162
2022
$560
2021
$127
2020
$970
2019
$2,509
2018
$197

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,656
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,500
Axonics, Inc.
$1,320
Coloplast Corp
$795
Boston Scientific Corporation
$706
Caldera Medical, Inc
$563
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$201
Medtronic, Inc.
$171
AbbVie, Inc.
$127
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$104
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$102
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$49
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$46
Applied Medical Resources Corporation
$45
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$31
180 Medical, Inc.
$28
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$26
ConvaTec Inc.
$23
FEMSelect Inc.
$22
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ALTIS · Axonics · BOTOX · CURE CATHETER · DAVINCI XI · Desara · ENPLACE · GEMTESA · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GelPOINT V-PATH · General - Therapies · INTERSTIM · MYRBETRIQ · OVA1 · Orilissa · REVI · SOLYX · Solyx SIS System · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · UPSYLON · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · 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 →

Most payments (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for obstetrics & gynecology in TX.

Equivalent to $1,917 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
560
Per 100K population
65.1
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY 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. Elshatanoufy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 9%), with 15 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. Elshatanoufy experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elshatanoufy performed 91 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Elshatanoufy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elshatanoufy received a total of $7,552 from 21 companies across 72 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. Elshatanoufy's costs compare to other obstetrics & gynecologys in Katy?
Dr. Elshatanoufy's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Elshatanoufy) 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 →