Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nizam Meah, MD
Gastroenterology · Lake Jackson, 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. Meah
Dr. Nizam Meah is a gastroenterology specialist in Lake Jackson, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meah performed 3,544 Medicare services across 2,012 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meah received a total of $11,812 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 698 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Meah 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$11,812 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,544
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for gastroenterology
2,012
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
868 | $28 | $350 |
| 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. |
540 | $67 | $650 |
| 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. |
389 | $56 | $350 |
| 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. |
388 | $70 | $350 |
| 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. |
258 | $11 | $300 |
| 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. |
202 | $96 | $670 |
| 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. |
153 | $80 | $2,900 |
| 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. |
142 | $117 | $750 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
135 | $41 | $630 |
| 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. |
116 | $62 | $2,800 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal. |
110 | $161 | $2,950 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
53 | $128 | $3,000 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
45 | $138 | $2,200 |
| 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. |
39 | $72 | $700 |
| Helicobacter pylori breath test A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract. |
23 | $66 | $750 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
23 | $8 | $600 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $131 | $800 |
| Small bowel biopsy via endoscope A procedure to collect tissue samples from the small intestine using an endoscope. The sample is taken from the small bowel, excluding the ileum. |
16 | $119 | $2,200 |
| 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 | $176 | $2,975 |
| 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. |
11 | $10 | $350 |
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 ↗$11,812
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,687/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for gastroenterology
42
Companies
698
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
$11,799 (99.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,817
2023
$2,066
2022
$1,962
2021
$1,887
2020
$1,212
2019
$1,549
2018
$1,319
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$2,398
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,573
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$1,126
AbbVie Inc.
$981
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$849
AbbVie, Inc.
$819
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$706
Celgene Corporation
$426
Romark Laboratories, LC
$312
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$284
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$272
PFIZER INC.
$267
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$209
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$158
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$118
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$111
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$100
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$74
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$62
Allergan Inc.
$55
Axonics, Inc.
$51
Shionogi Inc
$43
VIVUS LLC
$36
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$30
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$28
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$25
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$24
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$18
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
QOL Medical, LLC
$8
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% 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 $333 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$95,155
Nearest hospital
CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BRAZOSPORT
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. Meah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of TX peers, with 19 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. Meah experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meah performed 868 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Meah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meah received a total of $11,812 from 42 companies across 698 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. Meah's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Lake Jackson?
Dr. Meah's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Meah) 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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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.
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