Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Pankaj Patel, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Midland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Patel
Dr. Pankaj Patel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Midland, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 5,247 Medicare services across 3,708 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $5,955 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 232 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. Patel 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 15% volume in TX
$5,955 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,247
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,708
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,317 | $57 | $115 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
481 | $142 | $1,023 |
| 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. |
246 | $87 | $179 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
220 | $77 | $102 |
| 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. |
219 | $322 | $2,350 |
| 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. |
213 | $20 | $225 |
| 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. |
212 | $16 | $137 |
| 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. |
212 | $11 | $185 |
| 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. |
182 | $9 | $97 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 146 | $3 | $36 |
| 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. |
140 | $68 | $210 |
| 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. |
104 | $131 | $340 |
| 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. |
98 | $90 | $204 |
| 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. |
69 | $131 | $720 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 65 | $211 | $6,530 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
53 | $25 | $100 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
48 | $190 | $365 |
| 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. |
32 | $24 | $315 |
| 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. |
31 | $16 | $690 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
29 | $81 | $550 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
29 | $2 | $120 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
27 | $14 | $185 |
| 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. |
26 | $43 | $449 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
22 | $12 | $228 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $82 | $705 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $277 | $8,281 |
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.
12.3% high complexity
26.9% medium
60.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,955
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $851/year across 7 years
Top 45% in TX for cardiovascular disease
32
Companies
232
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
$5,855 (98.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,276
2023
$518
2022
$791
2021
$495
2020
$356
2019
$1,723
2018
$796
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,292
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$645
PFIZER INC.
$553
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$391
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$356
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$345
ABIOMED
$310
Boston Scientific Corporation
$222
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$161
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$148
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$145
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$145
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$141
Innovation Technologies Inc
$123
Amgen Inc.
$113
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$97
Medtronic, Inc.
$95
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$89
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$82
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$55
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$55
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$46
Abbott Laboratories
$30
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Assurity Pacemaker · BASAGLAR · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · GUIDEZILLA · Glidesheath · Guidezilla · IRRISEPT · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Micra · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPTICROSS · Optitorque · POLARIS · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · ROTABLATOR · Ranexa · Repatha · Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System Console Kit · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYNERGY · TRADJENTA · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO · ZEPHYR · ZONTIVITY
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $113 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$93,984
Nearest hospital
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% 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. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 2,317 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $5,955 from 32 companies across 232 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. Patel's costs compare to other cardiologists in Midland?
Dr. Patel'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. Patel) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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