Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ira Lieber, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Kingwood, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Lieber
Dr. Ira Lieber is an interventional cardiology specialist in Kingwood, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lieber performed 11,125 Medicare services across 3,554 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lieber received a total of $23,207 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 395 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Lieber 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$23,207 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,125
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for interventional cardiology
3,554
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
2,635 | $31 | $126 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,499 | $38 | $155 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,259 | $38 | $172 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
968 | $38 | $150 |
| 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. |
738 | $91 | $400 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
656 | $34 | $169 |
| 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. |
615 | $10 | $60 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
525 | $50 | $198 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
240 | $139 | $850 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
178 | $140 | $800 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 172 | $625 | $815 |
| 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. |
168 | $54 | $400 |
| 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. |
163 | $1,926 | $5,742 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
162 | $145 | $433 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
157 | $14 | $59 |
| 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. |
150 | $66 | $284 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
122 | $139 | $650 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
98 | $28 | $855 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
77 | $19 | $82 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
70 | $16 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
59 | $64 | $262 |
| 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. |
52 | $1,351 | $5,743 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
51 | $675 | $2,814 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
49 | $20 | $80 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
48 | $20 | $94 |
| 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. |
45 | $123 | $522 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
42 | $183 | $820 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
36 | $1,083 | $4,464 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
32 | $59 | $220 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
18 | $90 | $600 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
17 | $45 | $175 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
13 | $5 | $35 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $100 | $426 |
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.
3.2% high complexity
13.4% medium
83.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,207
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,315/year across 7 years
Top 20% in TX for interventional cardiology
48
Companies
395
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
$13,862 (59.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,333 (40.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,018
2023
$1,686
2022
$1,782
2021
$1,898
2020
$942
2019
$1,480
2018
$13,401
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$9,487
Abbott Laboratories
$6,014
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,388
Boston Scientific Corporation
$964
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$653
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$486
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$438
Amgen Inc.
$338
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$305
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$289
Novo Nordisk Inc
$271
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$237
Medtronic, Inc.
$195
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$190
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$170
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$160
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$136
EKOS Corporation
$129
ABIOMED
$120
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$102
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$93
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$91
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$83
PFIZER INC.
$76
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$47
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$46
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$35
Teleflex LLC
$29
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$23
Penumbra, Inc.
$20
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$20
Inari Medical, Inc.
$18
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Avinger Inc.
$14
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$13
Itamar Medical Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 72.8% 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 →
Most payments (60%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $209 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
KINGWOOD PINES 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. Lieber is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of TX peers, with 20 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. Lieber experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lieber performed 2,635 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. Lieber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lieber received a total of $23,207 from 48 companies across 395 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. Lieber's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Kingwood?
Dr. Lieber's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Lieber) 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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