Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dipen Parikh, M.D.

Nephrology · North Richland Hills, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8609 AIRPORT FWY STE 100, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
8176655373
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1669652426 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Parikh 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. Parikh

Dr. Dipen Parikh is a nephrology in North Richland Hills, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Parikh performed 4,660 Medicare services across 364 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Parikh received a total of $1,199 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nephrology. 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. Parikh 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in TX$ $1,199 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,660
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for nephrology
364
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~259 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)4,225$0$1
Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg98$69$200
Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist71$464$1,340
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access57$31$74
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist42$943$2,531
Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube37$1,806$4,814
Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch34$410$2,166
Balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, initial vein27$1,078$2,939
Replacement of tunneled central venous tube22$310$1,607
Removal of tunneled central venous tube20$123$333
Ultrasound of hemodialysis access14$101$305
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel13$758$2,331
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.
0.5% high complexity
96.6% medium
3.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,199
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $240/year across 5 years
Bottom 46% in TX for nephrology
10
Companies
37
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
$1,162 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$38 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$436
2023
$38
2020
$53
2019
$382
2018
$291

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$440
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$296
Boston Scientific Corporation
$110
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$109
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$80
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$63
Cook Medical LLC
$37
CORDIS US CORP.
$34
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 70.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUATRACK Hydrophilic Nitinol Guidewire · Asclera · COOK MEDICAL MICROPUNCTURE · Cook Medical Wire Guides · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · EPIC VASCULAR · FLEXITOUCH · FLUENCY · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · IGT D Peripheral · POWERFLEX · S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent · SABER · VENASEAL
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $26 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nephrologys within 10 mi
148
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Parikh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of practice experience.

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. Parikh experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Parikh performed 4,225 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Parikh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Parikh received a total of $1,199 from 10 companies across 37 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. Parikh's costs compare to other nephrologys in North Richland Hills?
Dr. Parikh's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Parikh) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →