Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Wael Abo-Auda, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Mckinney, TX
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Abo-Auda
Dr. Wael Abo-Auda is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Mckinney, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abo-Auda performed 18,173 Medicare services across 6,239 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abo-Auda received a total of $9,732 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 436 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. Abo-Auda 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in TX
$9,732 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,173
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for cardiovascular disease
6,239
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
5,166 | $30 | $81 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
3,011 | $36 | $99 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
2,581 | $36 | $118 |
| 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. |
1,813 | $91 | $300 |
| 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. |
1,304 | $6 | $25 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
561 | $128 | $638 |
| 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. |
405 | $135 | $529 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
333 | $85 | $349 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
328 | $60 | $210 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
295 | $17 | $100 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
295 | $96 | $399 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
293 | $8 | $80 |
| CT coronary angiography data analysis Review of CT scan data to assess the severity of heart artery disease and examine anatomical details. |
207 | $54 | $400 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
206 | $13 | $35 |
| 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. |
148 | $10 | $45 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
138 | $31 | $135 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
136 | $42 | $80 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
125 | $112 | $617 |
| 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. |
121 | $76 | $300 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
115 | $629 | $1,260 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
96 | $19 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
93 | $95 | $477 |
| 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. |
63 | $51 | $299 |
| 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. |
47 | $9 | $40 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
44 | $52 | $180 |
| 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. |
41 | $44 | $215 |
| 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. |
34 | $315 | $1,350 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
29 | $22 | $64 |
| 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. |
27 | $16 | $60 |
| 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. |
26 | $129 | $520 |
| 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. |
20 | $180 | $640 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 17 | $206 | $1,904 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
15 | $79 | $380 |
| Esophageal ultrasound of the heart A probe is inserted into the esophagus to capture ultrasound images of the heart. |
14 | $9 | $82 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
13 | $63 | $825 |
| CT scan of abdominal aorta and leg arteries with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. |
13 | $82 | $930 |
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.
4.8% high complexity
7.3% medium
87.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,732
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,390/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for cardiovascular disease
47
Companies
436
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
$9,714 (99.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,545
2023
$1,281
2022
$1,215
2021
$2,082
2020
$854
2019
$892
2018
$1,863
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,329
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,250
HeartFlow, Inc.
$1,098
Abbott Laboratories
$968
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$693
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$432
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$358
ABIOMED
$346
Medtronic, Inc.
$334
PFIZER INC.
$307
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$203
Cleerly, Inc.
$198
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$197
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$142
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$141
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$131
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$119
Boston Scientific Corporation
$118
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$115
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$110
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$107
Philips North America LLC
$96
Relypsa, Inc.
$90
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
Inari Medical, Inc.
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$63
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$52
CHIESI USA, INC.
$50
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$43
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$42
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$27
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$23
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$18
Vital Connect, Inc
$18
Itamar Medical Inc
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$12
Adhera Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AM5) Lead management · ABRE · AVEIR · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Bidil · CAMZYOS · CARDENE · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · CONCERTOTM · CONFIRM RX · CRT-Ds · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cleerly Ischemia · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · HAWKONE · HeartWare HVAD · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · Impella · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · KENGREAL · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · Kerendia · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRESTALIA · Pacemakers · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Resolute · S · SAMSCA · TRAcelet · Temperature Management System · Tresiba · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WatchPAT · XARELTO
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 $54 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
89
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICAL CENTER MCKINNEY
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. Abo-Auda is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Abo-Auda experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abo-Auda performed 5,166 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. Abo-Auda receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abo-Auda received a total of $9,732 from 47 companies across 436 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. Abo-Auda's costs compare to other cardiologists in Mckinney?
Dr. Abo-Auda's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Abo-Auda) 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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