Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Aaron Samsula, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4708 DEXTER DR STE 400, Plano, TX 75093
9729935050
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508971011 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Samsula

Dr. Aaron Samsula is an internal medicine specialist in Plano, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Samsula performed 1,154 Medicare services across 795 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Samsula received a total of $13,817 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 656 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Samsula 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 31% volume in TX $13,817 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,154
Medicare services
Top 31% in TX for internal medicine
795
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~61 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) 492 $80 $274
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 205 $10 $43
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 201 $62 $186
Flu vaccine, high-dose 87 $72 $125
Flu vaccine administration 87 $31 $64
Chest X-ray, 2 views 38 $22 $125
Administration of vaccine 32 $12 $64
X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views 12 $24 $85
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 ↗
$13,817
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,974/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
64
Companies
656
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
$12,368 (89.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,449 (10.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,130
2023
$2,045
2022
$2,958
2021
$2,165
2020
$1,036
2019
$1,590
2018
$1,894

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$1,449
Amgen Inc.
$1,047
Lilly USA, LLC
$993
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$980
Novo Nordisk Inc
$806
PFIZER INC.
$742
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$733
AbbVie Inc.
$667
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$626
ABBVIE INC.
$624
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$465
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$363
Abbott Laboratories
$289
Itamar Medical Inc
$267
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$265
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$242
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$226
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$181
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$178
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$169
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$163
Genentech USA, Inc.
$163
Cleerly, Inc.
$158
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$150
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$148
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$137
US WorldMeds, LLC
$119
Eisai Inc.
$114
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$104
AbbVie, Inc.
$84
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Shire North American Group Inc
$66
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$65
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$62
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$59
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$53
Allergan Inc.
$51
Teleflex LLC
$50
Almatica Pharma LLC
$49
Radius Health, Inc.
$45
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$43
Electromed, Inc.
$41
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$39
Allergan, Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$34
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$31
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$23
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$22
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$21
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
ALK-Abello, Inc
$19
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$16
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15
GE HEALTHCARE
$15
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 25.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $1,197 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,127
Per 100K population
190.5
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
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. Samsula is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 19 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. Samsula experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Samsula performed 492 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. Samsula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Samsula received a total of $13,817 from 64 companies across 656 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. Samsula's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Plano?
Dr. Samsula's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Samsula) 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 →