Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amirreza Solhpour, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Lufkin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Solhpour
Dr. Amirreza Solhpour is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lufkin, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Solhpour performed 12,873 Medicare services across 6,728 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Solhpour received a total of $22,261 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 916 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Solhpour 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$22,261 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,873
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
6,728
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
2,204 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
1,599 | $100 | $223 |
| 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. |
1,587 | $7 | $19 |
| 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. |
1,359 | $106 | $300 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
816 | $1 | $1 |
| 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. |
539 | $83 | $427 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
408 | $98 | $130 |
| 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. |
382 | $90 | $411 |
| 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. |
351 | $12 | $38 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
340 | $171 | $413 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
275 | $312 | $779 |
| 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. |
264 | $121 | $593 |
| 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. |
229 | $145 | $330 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
225 | $62 | $271 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
214 | $179 | $369 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
212 | $48 | $70 |
| 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. |
209 | $55 | $160 |
| 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. |
193 | $66 | $255 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
175 | $91 | $212 |
| 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. |
166 | $75 | $205 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
149 | $100 | $276 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
135 | $29 | $74 |
| 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. |
102 | $10 | $141 |
| 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. |
98 | $132 | $357 |
| 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. |
95 | $1,557 | $3,178 |
| 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. |
91 | $12 | $60 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
87 | $88 | $424 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
71 | $24 | $83 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
71 | $11 | $30 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
47 | $21 | $222 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 36 | $187 | $1,832 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
29 | $52 | $151 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
26 | $18 | $49 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
25 | $183 | $701 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
20 | $446 | $820 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
19 | $154 | $366 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
13 | $72 | $319 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
12 | $77 | $258 |
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.
9.4% high complexity
42.0% medium
48.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,261
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,180/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for cardiovascular disease
53
Companies
916
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
$22,261 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,945
2023
$3,809
2022
$3,370
2021
$2,243
2020
$1,362
2019
$3,974
2018
$3,557
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$3,555
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,585
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,819
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,717
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,482
Amgen Inc.
$1,175
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,138
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$963
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$875
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$720
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$683
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$615
ABIOMED
$520
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$382
PFIZER INC.
$358
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$326
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$298
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$286
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$274
Novo Nordisk Inc
$272
Medtronic, Inc.
$255
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$234
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$171
Cook Incorporated
$157
CathWorks, Inc.
$145
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$142
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$119
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$109
Cook Medical LLC
$94
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$77
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$73
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$57
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$47
Philips North America LLC
$38
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$34
GE HealthCare
$25
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$24
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
CVRx, Inc.
$23
AtriCure, Inc.
$22
BIOTRONIK INC.
$21
ATRICURE, INC.
$20
Terumo Medical Corporation
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$16
Preventice Services, LLC
$14
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $173 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
12.7
County median income
$58,847
Nearest hospital
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Solhpour is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers.
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. Solhpour experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Solhpour performed 2,204 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Solhpour receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Solhpour received a total of $22,261 from 53 companies across 916 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. Solhpour's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lufkin?
Dr. Solhpour's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Solhpour) 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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