Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Roozbeh Sharif, M.D., M.ED., M.SC.
Internal Medicine · Nederland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sharif from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharif
Dr. Roozbeh Sharif is an internal medicine specialist in Nederland, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharif performed 5,626 Medicare services across 2,103 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharif received a total of $13,611 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 221 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sharif 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$13,611 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,626
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for internal medicine
2,103
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
1,199 | $113 | $325 |
| 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. |
722 | $131 | $400 |
| 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. |
344 | $162 | $700 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
315 | $28 | $89 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
291 | $42 | $135 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
290 | $40 | $127 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
263 | $25 | $80 |
| 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. |
239 | $88 | $310 |
| 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. |
180 | $80 | $250 |
| 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. |
177 | $26 | $100 |
| Lung function test for low oxygen response A test that measures how your lungs function in response to low oxygen levels. |
177 | $60 | $159 |
| Lung airway sensitivity test A test used to measure the sensitivity of the airways in the lungs. |
151 | $43 | $142 |
| 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. |
134 | $94 | $322 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
129 | $20 | $60 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
121 | $107 | $364 |
| 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. |
108 | $58 | $210 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
108 | $56 | $180 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 93 | $159 | $505 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
90 | $41 | $133 |
| 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. |
76 | $11 | $35 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
56 | $54 | $183 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
46 | $91 | $290 |
| 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. |
45 | $68 | $215 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
42 | $8 | $80 |
| Exercise stress test A test that monitors the heart and lungs while the patient exercises to evaluate their function under physical stress. |
41 | $114 | $385 |
| Levalbuterol inhalation solution, 0.5 mg A 0.5 mg unit dose of FDA-approved levalbuterol inhalation solution administered via durable medical equipment. |
38 | $0 | $44 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
27 | $7 | $26 |
| Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg A unit dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via durable medical equipment for inhalation. |
25 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
21 | $133 | $426 |
| 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. |
20 | $127 | $456 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
16 | $87 | $255 |
| Inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction, first hour This procedure involves administering inhaled medication to treat acute airway obstruction during the first hour of treatment. |
15 | $44 | $124 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $67 | $204 |
| Inhaled albuterol and ipratropium bromide via DME Administration of FDA-approved albuterol and ipratropium bromide medication through durable medical equipment. |
12 | $0 | $50 |
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 ↗$13,611
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $3,403/year across 4 years
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
27
Companies
221
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,653 (56.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,083 (37.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$875 (6.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,920
2023
$6,570
2022
$3,080
2021
$1,040
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
United Therapeutics Corporation
$5,800
GENZYME CORPORATION
$3,132
Hill-Rom Company, Inc
$875
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$811
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$662
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$496
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$320
Electromed, Inc.
$241
Baxter Healthcare
$211
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$171
Globus Medical, Inc.
$164
Philips North America LLC
$136
Insmed, Inc.
$104
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$56
INOGEN, INC.
$55
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$36
Inogen, Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Vapotherm Inc
$27
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Itamar Medical Inc
$20
Optinose US, Inc.
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 72.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · (AK6) Vest Therapy · AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Arikayce · BREZTRI · DUPIXENT · Excelsius3D Imaging System · FARXIGA · FASENRA · Flexitouch Plus · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care · IMFINZI · INOGEN ONE G5 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR - BLUETOOTH · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · NUCALA · OFEV · OPSUMIT · SMARTVEST · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TYVASO · The Monarch Airway Clearance System · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · UBRELVY · UPTRAVI · WatchPATONE · Xhance · Xolair · Yupelri · remede System
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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $242 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
83
Per 100K population
32.7
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
8.2 mi
8.2 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. Sharif is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers.
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. Sharif experienced with nursing facility visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharif performed 1,199 nursing facility visit, high complexity 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. Sharif receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharif received a total of $13,611 from 27 companies across 221 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. Sharif's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Nederland?
Dr. Sharif's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Sharif) 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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