Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ahammed Hashim, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease · Nacogdoches, 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. Hashim
Dr. Ahammed Hashim is a pulmonary disease specialist in Nacogdoches, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hashim performed 8,955 Medicare services across 2,877 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hashim received a total of $9,725 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 493 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary 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. Hashim 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
$9,725 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,955
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for pulmonary disease
2,877
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
2,341 | $11 | $53 |
| 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. |
1,265 | $94 | $439 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,091 | $3 | $14 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
937 | $27 | $134 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
425 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
356 | $62 | $242 |
| 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. |
354 | $63 | $311 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
350 | $38 | $187 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
334 | $41 | $201 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
236 | $0 | $8 |
| 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. |
217 | $9 | $49 |
| 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. |
183 | $75 | $326 |
| 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. |
125 | $167 | $950 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
122 | $16 | $52 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
96 | $35 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
92 | $30 | $38 |
| 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. |
90 | $139 | $672 |
| 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. |
87 | $124 | $570 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
63 | $32 | $175 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 45 | $4 | $48 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
37 | $12 | $57 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
30 | $33 | $84 |
| 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. |
27 | $78 | $382 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
20 | $9 | $39 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
20 | $14 | $52 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
12 | $69 | $892 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,725
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,389/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for pulmonary disease
38
Companies
493
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
$9,711 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,686
2023
$2,046
2022
$1,350
2021
$1,020
2020
$911
2019
$1,447
2018
$1,265
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,140
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,885
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,077
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$696
GENZYME CORPORATION
$624
Genentech USA, Inc.
$421
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$318
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$299
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$231
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$220
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$216
PFIZER INC.
$142
Amgen Inc.
$139
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$134
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$128
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$112
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$88
Baxter Healthcare
$76
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Insmed, Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Philips North America LLC
$63
Pulmonx Corporation
$61
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$59
Mallinckrodt LLC
$51
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Electromed, Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$41
kaleo, Inc.
$38
Grifols USA, LLC
$36
Vapotherm Inc
$30
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$18
Optinose US, Inc.
$16
Resmed Corp
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
CSL Behring
$14
United Therapeutics Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · (AK6) Vest Therapy · ACTHAR · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · ASMANEX · AUVI-Q · Adempas · Arikayce · Astral · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · CHARTIS CATHETER · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ELIQUIS · Esbriet · FARXIGA · FASENRA · GLASSIA · Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care · LONHALA MAGNAIR · NUCALA · NUZYRA · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENITRAM · ORLADEYO · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 20 · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Perforomist · Prolastin-C · Prolastin-C Liquid · Respiratoriy Care Undiv · SMARTVEST · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · TAGRISSO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Trilogy 100 · Utibron · WINREVAIR · Wakix · Wellcentive Undiv · XYREM · XYWAV · Xhance · Xolair · Xyrem · YUPELRI · Yupelri · Zemaira · inCourage
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 $109 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$51,528
Nearest hospital
NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Hashim is a clinical cardiology 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. Hashim experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hashim performed 2,341 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Hashim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hashim received a total of $9,725 from 38 companies across 493 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. Hashim's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Nacogdoches?
Dr. Hashim's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Hashim) 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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