Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amirreza Solhpour, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Lufkin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Solhpour performed 13,406 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Solhpour received a total of $22,261 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 916 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. Solhpour 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$22,261 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗13,406
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$76
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,392 | $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 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
719 | $111 | $414 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
261 | $68 | $204 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
97 | $11 | $30 |
| 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 |
| 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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
11.9% high complexity
40.6% medium
47.6% 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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
916
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
$3,945
2023
$3,809
2022
$3,370
2021
$2,243
2020
$1,362
2019
$3,974
2018
$3,557
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$1,288
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$384
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$359
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$299
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$227
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$222
Boston Scientific Corporation
$186
Amgen Inc.
$177
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$119
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$111
Novo Nordisk Inc
$110
PFIZER INC.
$93
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$85
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
Philips North America LLC
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
BIOTRONIK INC.
$21
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
11
County median income
$58,847
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Solhpour is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Solhpour receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Solhpour received a total of $22,261 from 53 companies across 916 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. 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 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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