Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashu Syal, M.D.
Community Health Worker · Pasadena, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Syal
Dr. Ashu Syal is a community health worker specialist in Pasadena, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Syal performed 2,152 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Syal received a total of $1,114 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Syal is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 25% volume in TX
$1,114 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,152
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for community health worker
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
278 | $2 | $14 |
| Caregiver health risk assessment A procedure involving the administration and interpretation of a health risk assessment specifically focused on caregivers. |
264 | $2 | $14 |
| 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. |
247 | $129 | $220 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
207 | $41 | $125 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
173 | $3 | $23 |
| Venipuncture for blood draw Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect blood samples. This procedure is performed on patients aged 3 years or older. |
169 | $12 | $25 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
105 | $3 | $51 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
83 | $3 | $51 |
| 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. |
83 | $41 | $70 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
60 | $14 | $75 |
| 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. |
54 | $45 | $115 |
| Visual field test, limited A test that measures your side (peripheral) vision. This limited version assesses a restricted portion of your visual field. |
53 | $25 | $132 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
51 | $10 | $20 |
| 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. |
46 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
40 | $20 | $255 |
| 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. |
37 | $48 | $166 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
33 | $65 | $198 |
| 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. |
32 | $74 | $160 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
30 | $124 | $231 |
| 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. |
27 | $10 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
20 | $16 | $40 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
19 | $13 | $40 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $129 | $278 |
| 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. |
13 | $97 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
12 | $161 | $312 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,114
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $159/year across 7 years
Top 20% in TX for community health worker
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
56
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$332
2023
$178
2022
$210
2021
$96
2020
$44
2019
$79
2018
$176
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$152
Abbott Laboratories
$56
Tris Pharma Inc
$55
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Circassia Inc.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 79.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$191
Abbott Laboratories
$167
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$58
Tris Pharma Inc
$55
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$42
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$29
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$23
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Phadia US Inc.
$20
Hologic, LLC
$20
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
Circassia Inc.
$16
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$15
ACELL, INC.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Mission Pharmacal Company
$13
Dexcom, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Adzenys XR-ODT · Aptima Combo 2 · BEXSERO · COMIRNATY · Crysvita · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Doc Band · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Flucelvax · GARDASIL 9 · ImmunoCAP · JARDIANCE · JORNAY PM · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · KRISTALOSE · Kerendia · Kristalose · LATITUDE · MENACTRA · MENQUADFI · NIOX · Onyda XR · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prednisolone 25 · Qelbree · RESONATE · ROTATEQ · TRUMENBA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Community health workers in nearby ZIP areas
145
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Syal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Syal experienced with health risk assessment administration and interpretation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Syal performed 278 health risk assessment administration and interpretation services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Syal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Syal received a total of $1,114 from 26 companies across 56 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Syal's costs compare to other community health workers in Pasadena?
Dr. Syal's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Syal) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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