Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Syed Raza, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Kingwood, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Raza
Dr. Syed Raza is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Kingwood, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Raza performed 8,553 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Raza received a total of $13,849 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 247 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. Raza 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$13,849 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,553
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$107
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,768 | $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. |
1,067 | $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. |
883 | $39 | $172 |
| 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. |
726 | $91 | $400 |
| 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. |
706 | $38 | $150 |
| 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. |
571 | $10 | $60 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
562 | $32 | $205 |
| 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. |
399 | $50 | $198 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
232 | $120 | $744 |
| 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. |
141 | $54 | $400 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 137 | $660 | $859 |
| 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. |
136 | $1,923 | $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. |
136 | $145 | $433 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
135 | $14 | $59 |
| 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. |
100 | $667 | $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. |
95 | $20 | $80 |
| 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. |
89 | $135 | $800 |
| 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. |
88 | $1,317 | $5,656 |
| 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. |
83 | $143 | $650 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
81 | $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. |
81 | $64 | $262 |
| 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. |
67 | $22 | $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. |
62 | $103 | $522 |
| 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. |
62 | $61 | $220 |
| 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. |
55 | $5 | $35 |
| 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. |
28 | $79 | $350 |
| 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. |
21 | $100 | $416 |
| 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. |
15 | $182 | $820 |
| 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. |
14 | $39 | $284 |
| 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. |
13 | $93 | $600 |
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.
4.4% high complexity
14.1% medium
81.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,849
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,978/year across 7 years
Top 25% in TX for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
247
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
$4,902
2023
$1,297
2022
$1,432
2021
$1,419
2020
$602
2019
$872
2018
$3,324
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,027
Abbott Laboratories
$654
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$252
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$205
Boston Scientific Corporation
$201
Novo Nordisk Inc
$139
Amgen Inc.
$122
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$102
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$72
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
ABIOMED
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
CVRx, Inc.
$22
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,278
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,334
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$606
BIOTRONIK INC.
$579
Boston Scientific Corporation
$572
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$521
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$492
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$479
Amgen Inc.
$343
Penumbra, Inc.
$148
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$146
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$142
Novo Nordisk Inc
$139
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$136
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$102
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$94
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$75
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$55
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$39
PFIZER INC.
$38
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$37
Venclose Inc.
$36
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
ABIOMED
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
CVRx, Inc.
$22
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$22
Itamar Medical Inc
$12
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$11
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$11
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
154
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
KINGWOOD PINES HOSPITAL
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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. Raza is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with 20 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. Raza experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Raza performed 1,768 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. Raza receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Raza received a total of $13,849 from 36 companies across 247 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. Raza's costs compare to other cardiologists in Kingwood?
Dr. Raza's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Raza) 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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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.
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