Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mohamed Faher Almahmoud, M.D., MS
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Almahmoud
Dr. Mohamed Faher Almahmoud is an interventional cardiology specialist in Kingwood, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Almahmoud performed 4,365 Medicare services across 1,990 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Almahmoud received a total of $19,778 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 285 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. Almahmoud 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in TX
$19,778 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,365
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for interventional cardiology
1,990
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~312 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. |
651 | $31 | $126 |
| 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. |
509 | $6 | $35 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
410 | $96 | $315 |
| 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. |
376 | $93 | $400 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
354 | $39 | $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. |
299 | $40 | $172 |
| 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. |
263 | $11 | $60 |
| 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. |
213 | $38 | $150 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
196 | $33 | $209 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
127 | $136 | $610 |
| 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. |
116 | $50 | $198 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
76 | $143 | $850 |
| 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. |
72 | $30 | $855 |
| 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 | $665 | $2,814 |
| 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. |
50 | $10 | $161 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 50 | $626 | $849 |
| 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. |
49 | $56 | $400 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
48 | $1,893 | $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. |
48 | $143 | $433 |
| 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. |
47 | $190 | $820 |
| 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. |
46 | $135 | $564 |
| 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. |
44 | $126 | $800 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
41 | $15 | $59 |
| 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. |
33 | $132 | $650 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 32 | $162 | $909 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
19 | $11 | $43 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
17 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
16 | $67 | $262 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
15 | $5 | $23 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
13 | $45 | $175 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
12 | $83 | $335 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $143 | $690 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
11 | $18 | $78 |
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.
2.8% high complexity
11.3% medium
85.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,778
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,825/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for interventional cardiology
41
Companies
285
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
$19,778 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,555
2023
$1,690
2022
$4,403
2021
$2,787
2020
$2,252
2019
$1,022
2018
$2,068
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,093
Penumbra, Inc.
$3,003
Abbott Laboratories
$2,419
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,066
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,458
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$1,442
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$825
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$711
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$439
Inari Medical, Inc.
$356
Amgen Inc.
$318
ABIOMED
$302
Novo Nordisk Inc
$302
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$301
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$251
BIOTRONIK INC.
$225
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$223
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$215
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$188
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$164
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$157
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$151
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$145
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$144
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$114
Philips North America LLC
$112
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$102
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$100
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$35
Cook Medical LLC
$35
PFIZER INC.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$27
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$27
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$14
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $453 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. Almahmoud is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), with low-engagement 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
Is Dr. Almahmoud experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Almahmoud performed 651 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. Almahmoud receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Almahmoud received a total of $19,778 from 41 companies across 285 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. Almahmoud's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Kingwood?
Dr. Almahmoud's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Almahmoud) 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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