Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Aris Tsiakos, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3032 COMMUNICATIONS PKWY, Plano, TX 75093
9729438440
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1508057233 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. Tsiakos

Dr. Aris Tsiakos is a gastroenterology in Plano, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tsiakos performed 516 Medicare services across 481 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tsiakos received a total of $8,590 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 506 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Tsiakos 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▲ 516 Medicare services$ $8,590 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
516
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in TX for gastroenterology
481
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~29 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy101$68$680
Colonoscopy with biopsy93$103$847
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)77$91$218
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare54$202$1,067
New patient office visit (45-59 min)43$108$332
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)41$61$148
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity31$91$212
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk28$171$778
New patient office visit (30-44 min)13$79$219
Dilation of esophagus12$31$334
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes12$49$151
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity11$100$278
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 ↗
$8,590
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,227/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for gastroenterology
51
Companies
506
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
$8,465 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$96 (1.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$30 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,065
2023
$1,263
2022
$1,127
2021
$1,447
2020
$670
2019
$979
2018
$1,039

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$1,280
ABBVIE INC.
$1,086
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,003
PFIZER INC.
$992
AbbVie, Inc.
$585
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$488
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$470
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$312
Celgene Corporation
$242
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$142
UCB, Inc.
$138
Amgen Inc.
$133
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$133
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$129
QOL Medical, LLC
$118
Ardelyx, Inc.
$115
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
GENZYME CORPORATION
$88
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$78
Lilly USA, LLC
$71
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$69
Celltrion USA Inc.
$65
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$56
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$49
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$46
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$30
Welch Allyn
$30
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Allergan Inc.
$27
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$23
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$22
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Romark Laboratories, LC
$21
Shionogi Inc
$21
Organon LLC
$20
CapsoVision, Inc.
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$13
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Novum Pharma, LLC
$12
Covidien LP
$12
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALINIA · ANDEXXA · AVSOLA · Alinia · Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CREON · CapsoCam Plus · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · Entyvio · FERAHEME · GI GENIUS · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · Kanuma · Kristalose 10gm · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · Motegrity · Mulpleta · NASCOBAL · None · Novacort · OCALIVA · OMVOH · PillCam · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · SUTAB · Sucraid · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Trulance · UCERIS TABLETS · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · WATCHMAN Access System · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZYMFENTRA
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,665 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
238
Per 100K population
21.3
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
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. Tsiakos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Tsiakos experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tsiakos performed 101 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Tsiakos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tsiakos received a total of $8,590 from 51 companies across 506 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. Tsiakos's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Plano?
Dr. Tsiakos's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Tsiakos) 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 →