Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Naira Babaian, MD

Family Medicine · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5928 W PARKER RD, Plano, TX 75093
9724030800
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1457312423 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. Babaian

Dr. Naira Babaian is a family medicine in Plano, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Babaian performed 1,792 Medicare services across 649 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Babaian received a total of $5,042 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 258 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Babaian 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 16% volume in TX$ $5,042 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,792
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for family medicine
649
Unique beneficiaries
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~90 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
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month327$44$200
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)275$88$580
Blood draw (venipuncture)196$8$90
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle156$10$100
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes153$23$75
Urinalysis, manual105$3$60
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg93$9$200
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg57$1$60
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead46$10$290
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)46$58$480
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)39$16$80
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes35$17$75
Annual depression screening34$17$110
Annual wellness visit, follow-up32$117$167
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus26$16$170
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems25$3$150
2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc24$50$500
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors23$4$75
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume23$19$230
Bone density scan (DEXA)22$34$1,200
Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types of respiratory virus, multiple types or subtypes, 3-5 targets20$140$650
Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19), influenza virus types a and b, and respiratory syncytial virus19$140$650
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus16$35$250
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 ↗
$5,042
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $720/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for family medicine
47
Companies
258
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
$5,042 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$471
2023
$723
2022
$643
2021
$1,294
2020
$648
2019
$575
2018
$689

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$909
Amgen Inc.
$616
Lilly USA, LLC
$442
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$309
AbbVie Inc.
$291
AbbVie, Inc.
$171
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$167
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$160
ABBVIE INC.
$156
Merz North America, Inc.
$150
Stryker Corporation
$148
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$145
Genentech USA, Inc.
$115
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$107
Allergan, Inc.
$101
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$92
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$90
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$84
ViiV Healthcare Company
$72
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$67
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$64
PFIZER INC.
$46
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$37
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$35
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$27
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Echosens North America, Inc.
$23
Allergan Inc.
$22
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
MILLICENT US INC
$18
EISAI INC.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$17
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Eisai Inc.
$12
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$12
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $281 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,536
Per 100K population
137.6
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. Babaian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 13%), with 20 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. Babaian experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Babaian performed 327 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Babaian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Babaian received a total of $5,042 from 47 companies across 258 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. Babaian's costs compare to other family medicines in Plano?
Dr. Babaian's average Medicare payment per service is $36. 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. Babaian) 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 →