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Dr. Yasser Farra, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · New Braunfels, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Farra
Dr. Yasser Farra is a cardiovascular disease specialist in New Braunfels, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Farra performed 10,150 Medicare services across 7,127 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Farra received a total of $8,236 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 211 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. Farra 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 3% volume in TX
$8,236 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,150
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for cardiovascular disease
7,127
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~508 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 (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. |
2,454 | $90 | $357 |
| 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. |
1,297 | $10 | $68 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
948 | $137 | $974 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
756 | $43 | $153 |
| 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. |
544 | $135 | $658 |
| 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. |
354 | $45 | $136 |
| 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. |
311 | $48 | $351 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
295 | $54 | $519 |
| 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. |
293 | $334 | $1,632 |
| 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. |
204 | $60 | $219 |
| 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. |
177 | $53 | $286 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
146 | $27 | $123 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
136 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
133 | $20 | $116 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
132 | $13 | $39 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
131 | $4 | $26 |
| 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. |
129 | $169 | $867 |
| 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. |
129 | $119 | $490 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
94 | $5 | $55 |
| 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. |
92 | $135 | $700 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
90 | $18 | $70 |
| 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. |
88 | $92 | $293 |
| 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. |
85 | $9 | $44 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
82 | $2 | $11 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
81 | $2 | $11 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
80 | $20 | $74 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
80 | $36 | $120 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
74 | $13 | $60 |
| 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. |
72 | $132 | $564 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
71 | $28 | $210 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
67 | $4 | $24 |
| 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. |
57 | $14 | $42 |
| 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. |
52 | $98 | $405 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
45 | $17 | $89 |
| 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. |
40 | $137 | $444 |
| 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. |
36 | $188 | $806 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
36 | $50 | $196 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
33 | $41 | $177 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
24 | $38 | $155 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
23 | $18 | $78 |
| 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. |
23 | $41 | $351 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
22 | $40 | $242 |
| 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. |
21 | $45 | $495 |
| 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. |
21 | $116 | $661 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
17 | $26 | $103 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
16 | $17 | $72 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
16 | $196 | $967 |
| 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. |
16 | $53 | $364 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $71 | $334 |
| 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. |
13 | $43 | $195 |
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.
14.0% high complexity
24.1% medium
61.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,236
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,177/year across 7 years
Top 36% in TX for cardiovascular disease
26
Companies
211
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
$8,236 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$949
2023
$445
2022
$809
2021
$1,356
2020
$801
2019
$1,884
2018
$1,992
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,999
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,846
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$847
Abbott Laboratories
$794
Amgen Inc.
$365
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$278
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$238
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$230
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$209
BIOTRONIK INC.
$177
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$165
PFIZER INC.
$159
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$155
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$137
Medtronic, Inc.
$131
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$93
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$91
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$79
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$72
Allergan Inc.
$41
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$39
CVRx, Inc.
$32
Itamar Medical Inc
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLURE QUADRA · ASSURITY · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVEIR · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · General - Therapies · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · PressureWire FFR · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · ZIO XT Patch · ZONTIVITY · Zio monitor
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 $81 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
19.1
County median income
$93,776
Nearest hospital
RESOLUTE HEALTH 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. Farra is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Farra experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Farra performed 2,454 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Farra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Farra received a total of $8,236 from 26 companies across 211 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. Farra's costs compare to other cardiologists in New Braunfels?
Dr. Farra's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Farra) 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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