Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Munir Ahmad
Hematology & Oncology · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ahmad
Dr. Munir Ahmad is a hematology & oncology specialist in Lufkin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmad performed 47,821 Medicare services across 1,635 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmad received a total of $3,154 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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. Ahmad 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 20% volume in TX
$3,154 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗47,821
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for hematology & oncology
1,635
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
23,970 | $0 | $3 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 5,340 | $18 | $55 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Retacrit) for anemia An injection of a biosimilar form of epoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. The dose administered is 1000 units. |
4,820 | $6 | $45 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
4,500 | $0 | $2 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,301 | $0 | $1 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,420 | $0 | $5 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 930 | $1 | $51 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
904 | $8 | $25 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
884 | $8 | $65 |
| 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. |
360 | $95 | $350 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
297 | $12 | $80 |
| 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. |
266 | $65 | $250 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
207 | $100 | $550 |
| 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. |
206 | $11 | $65 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
203 | $22 | $205 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
179 | $22 | $225 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
124 | $18 | $250 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
83 | $1 | $15 |
| 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. |
77 | $56 | $145 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
71 | $48 | $250 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
61 | $50 | $275 |
| 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. |
61 | $117 | $475 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
53 | $10 | $110 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
51 | $5 | $10 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
51 | $3 | $10 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
50 | $1,164 | $7,122 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
50 | $1 | $48 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 48 | $128 | $650 |
| 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. |
47 | $0 | $22 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $133 | $450 |
| 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. |
33 | $22 | $85 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
26 | $2 | $25 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
25 | $69 | $250 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
24 | $73 | $1,140 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
24 | $220 | $1,800 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
20 | $26 | $130 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
12 | $101 | $900 |
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.
51.4% high complexity
42.3% medium
6.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,154
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $451/year across 7 years
Top 50% in TX for hematology & oncology
36
Companies
102
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
$2,383 (75.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$772 (24.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$921
2023
$582
2022
$123
2021
$326
2020
$159
2019
$427
2018
$615
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$294
Genentech USA, Inc.
$224
Amgen Inc.
$223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$211
Seagen Inc.
$203
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$199
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$195
Celgene Corporation
$119
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$111
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$110
PFIZER INC.
$106
ABBVIE INC.
$103
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$99
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$94
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$92
Lilly USA, LLC
$86
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$82
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$47
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$38
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$29
Tempus AI, Inc
$27
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Eisai Inc.
$26
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$21
Incyte Corporation
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 23.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · BLENREP · BOSULIF · CYRAMZA · EMPLICITI · EPKINLY · Enhertu · Erleada · Fabhalta · GILOTRIF · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INLYTA · JAKAFI · JEMPERLI · KISQALI · Kyprolis · LUTATHERA · Lenvima · OJJAARA · OPDIVO · Odomzo · Onivyde · Orserdu · PADCEV · PIQRAY · PROMACTA · Pomalyst · QINLOCK · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · SOLIRIS · Stivarga · TAGRISSO · TECENTRIQ · Tivdak · VELCADE · VENCLEXTA · XARELTO · XT CDX · YONSA · Yescarta · ZEPZELCA
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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $7 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
3.5
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. Ahmad is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ahmad experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmad performed 23,970 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Ahmad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad received a total of $3,154 from 36 companies across 102 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. Ahmad's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Lufkin?
Dr. Ahmad's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Ahmad) 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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