Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vivian Asamoah, MD

Gastroenterology · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
25230 KINGSLAND BLVD STE 101, Katy, TX 77494
2817469284
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1326191081 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Asamoah

Dr. Vivian Asamoah is a gastroenterology specialist in Katy, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Asamoah performed 1,009 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Asamoah received a total of $9,212 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 435 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Asamoah is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 24% volume in TX $9,212 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,009
Medicare services
Top 24% in TX for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
257 $26 $249
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.
150 $87 $280
Special stain test for organisms
A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results.
128 $65 $333
Special tissue stain and interpretation
A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings.
103 $53 $232
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
62 $74 $830
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.
54 $113 $465
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.
52 $120 $394
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
44 $131 $931
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
44 $73 $272
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.
40 $54 $182
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease.
25 $172 $780
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
20 $92 $200
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
15 $200 $1,106
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease.
15 $176 $780
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,212
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,316/year across 7 years
Top 22% in TX for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
435
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,085
2023
$1,762
2022
$1,656
2021
$846
2020
$754
2019
$718
2018
$391

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$819
CONMED Corporation
$771
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$307
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
Medtronic, Inc.
$136
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$133
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$121
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$99
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$93
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
PFIZER INC.
$76
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$55
GENZYME CORPORATION
$53
VIVUS LLC
$52
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
QOL Medical, LLC
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Celgene Corporation
$16
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 61.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,231
AbbVie Inc.
$928
Celgene Corporation
$826
CONMED Corporation
$771
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$617
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$545
PFIZER INC.
$513
Romark Laboratories, LC
$473
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$461
AbbVie, Inc.
$324
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$300
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$258
Medtronic, Inc.
$204
Shire North American Group Inc
$200
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$188
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
VIVUS LLC
$143
QOL Medical, LLC
$123
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
Allergan Inc.
$97
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
GENZYME CORPORATION
$96
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$70
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Allergan, Inc.
$63
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$55
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$50
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Ardelyx, Inc.
$23
UCB, Inc.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
THD America, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 32.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
203
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Asamoah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in TX), with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Asamoah experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Asamoah performed 257 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Asamoah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Asamoah received a total of $9,212 from 35 companies across 435 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Asamoah's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Katy?
Dr. Asamoah's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Asamoah) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →