Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elias Kanaan, MD
Nephrology · Livingston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kanaan
Dr. Elias Kanaan is a nephrology specialist in Livingston, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kanaan performed 2,330 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kanaan received a total of $12,617 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 834 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. Kanaan 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 20% volume in TX
$12,617 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,330
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for nephrology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$60
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
975 | $60 | $325 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
227 | $125 | $360 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
222 | $77 | $260 |
| 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. |
133 | $93 | $390 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
117 | $30 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
110 | $76 | $250 |
| Annual depression screening | 95 | $18 | $100 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
81 | $3 | $30 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
74 | $58 | $250 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
56 | $17 | $90 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
45 | $0 | $25 |
| COVID-19 viral test, non-CDC A laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) using any technique and targeting multiple types or subtypes. This specific code is for tests performed by laboratories that are not the CDC. |
43 | $50 | $150 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
40 | $10 | $75 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
23 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
19 | $11 | $25 |
| Peripheral bone density scan (DEXA) An X-ray test that measures bone density in peripheral areas such as the wrist, heel, or radius to assess bone health. |
16 | $2 | $2 |
| 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. |
15 | $63 | $500 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
14 | $54 | $500 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
13 | $18 | $75 |
| 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. |
12 | $36 | $280 |
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 ↗$12,617
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,802/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
834
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
$1,404
2023
$1,236
2022
$1,556
2021
$1,535
2020
$2,077
2019
$2,352
2018
$2,458
Payments by company (2024)
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$281
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$168
ABBVIE INC.
$144
Novo Nordisk Inc
$132
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$108
Lilly USA, LLC
$68
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,539
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,405
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,260
PFIZER INC.
$694
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$690
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$677
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$658
Amgen Inc.
$607
Lilly USA, LLC
$439
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$395
Abbott Laboratories
$375
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$371
ABBVIE INC.
$327
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$322
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$297
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$271
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$240
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$228
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$203
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$186
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$181
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$154
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$121
Dexcom, Inc.
$99
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$93
Exact Sciences Corporation
$61
AbbVie Inc.
$57
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$47
Radius Health, Inc.
$45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$38
Allergan Inc.
$35
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$32
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$31
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$27
Lundbeck LLC
$22
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Allergan, Inc.
$20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Nephrologists in nearby ZIP areas
1
County median income
$59,066
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON
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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. Kanaan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), with 21 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. Kanaan experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kanaan performed 975 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Kanaan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kanaan received a total of $12,617 from 46 companies across 834 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. Kanaan's costs compare to other nephrologists in Livingston?
Dr. Kanaan's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Kanaan) 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.
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