Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kelvin Akhigbe, D.O
Interventional Cardiology · Pampa, 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. Akhigbe
Dr. Kelvin Akhigbe is an interventional cardiology specialist in Pampa, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Akhigbe performed 3,269 Medicare services across 2,206 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Akhigbe received a total of $4,578 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Akhigbe 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in TX
$4,578 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,269
Medicare services
Top 32% in TX for interventional cardiology
2,206
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~218 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, 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. |
499 | $118 | $374 |
| 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. |
428 | $89 | $267 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
416 | $6 | $17 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
347 | $47 | $145 |
| 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. |
326 | $44 | $84 |
| 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. |
125 | $15 | $45 |
| 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. |
125 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
122 | $54 | $160 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
120 | $35 | $104 |
| 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. |
115 | $10 | $45 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
106 | $35 | $133 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 75 | $154 | $454 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 71 | $179 | $590 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
68 | $30 | $109 |
| 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. |
59 | $193 | $1,125 |
| 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 | $64 | $187 |
| 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. |
41 | $83 | $208 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
38 | $347 | $1,172 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
29 | $8 | $48 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
26 | $964 | $3,178 |
| 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. |
18 | $36 | $77 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
16 | $43 | $115 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
15 | $60 | $146 |
| 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. |
14 | $14 | $31 |
| 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. |
13 | $20 | $68 |
| 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. |
12 | $116 | $344 |
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.
14.4% high complexity
12.6% medium
73.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,578
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $654/year across 7 years
Bottom 32% in TX for interventional cardiology
22
Companies
142
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
$4,543 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$36 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$183
2023
$281
2022
$2,791
2021
$383
2020
$118
2019
$237
2018
$585
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,639
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,313
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$322
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$219
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$202
Medtronic, Inc.
$202
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$197
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$89
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$55
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$49
ABIOMED
$43
BIOTRONIK INC.
$36
Intact Vascular, Inc.
$34
PFIZER INC.
$32
CVRx, Inc.
$24
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$23
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Philips North America LLC
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
CORDIS US CORP.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 71.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · Acticor · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · ClosureFast · Confirm Rx · Dimension EXL with LM · ECM · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · General - Vascular Intervention · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT Admiral · INGEVITY · Impella · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MYNX CONTROL · Ozempic · Pacific · RESOLUTE ONYX · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Supera peripheral stent system · TELESCOPE · Tack Endovascular System · Telescope · VRAYLAR · Vascular Closure Device · XARELTO
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $140 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$56,082
Nearest hospital
PAMPA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Akhigbe is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Akhigbe experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Akhigbe performed 499 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Akhigbe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Akhigbe received a total of $4,578 from 22 companies across 142 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. Akhigbe's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Pampa?
Dr. Akhigbe's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Akhigbe) 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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