Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leighanna Ounanian, NP-C

Physician Assistant · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 150, Plano, TX 75093
9728596178
In practice since 2018 (7 years)
NPI: 1699253633 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. Ounanian 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. Ounanian

Dr. Leighanna Ounanian is a physician assistant in Plano, TX, with 7 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ounanian performed 3,736 Medicare services across 1,705 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ounanian received a total of $6,447 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 162 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Ounanian 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.

✓ 7 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in TX$ $6,447 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,736
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for physician assistant
1,705
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~534 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)698$8$20
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential642$8$36
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel586$10$64
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)531$81$368
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)309$47$250
Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3206$20$128
Ferritin level test (iron stores)134$13$60
Iron level test134$6$27
Iron binding capacity test134$9$35
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level85$6$31
Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count63$4$22
Complete blood count (CBC), automated62$6$34
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)48$113$496
Magnesium level test45$7$29
Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level36$18$99
Reticulated (young) platelet measurement23$35$143
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 ↗
$6,447
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,612/year across 4 years
Top 4% in TX for physician assistant
42
Companies
162
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
$3,400 (52.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,999 (31.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$583 (9.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$465 (7.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,314
2023
$1,273
2022
$1,077
2021
$782

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Incyte Corporation
$1,630
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$686
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$629
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$495
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$299
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$231
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$209
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$204
PFIZER INC.
$199
Seagen Inc.
$161
Lilly USA, LLC
$152
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$137
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$126
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$121
SOBI, INC
$119
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$85
Genentech USA, Inc.
$82
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$74
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$73
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$68
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
EMD Serono, Inc.
$61
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$55
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$50
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$40
Celgene Corporation
$32
ABBVIE INC.
$27
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$26
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$24
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$22
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$18
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$18
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$17
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Secura Bio, Inc.
$15
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
Epizyme, Inc.,
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.7% 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 (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $173 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
724
Per 100K population
64.8
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. Ounanian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 4%).

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. Ounanian experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ounanian performed 698 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Ounanian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ounanian received a total of $6,447 from 42 companies across 162 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. Ounanian's costs compare to other physician assistants in Plano?
Dr. Ounanian's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Ounanian) 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 →