Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Safoora Harandi, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Harandi 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. Harandi
Dr. Safoora Harandi is a critical care medicine specialist in Plano, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Harandi performed 7,484 Medicare services across 2,380 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Harandi received a total of $5,204 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Harandi 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 1% volume in TX
$5,204 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,484
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for critical care medicine
2,380
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
1,080 | $11 | $36 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
900 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
894 | $87 | $353 |
| 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. |
725 | $43 | $98 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
710 | $36 | $150 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
642 | $30 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
579 | $36 | $160 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
165 | $29 | $174 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
155 | $25 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
152 | $8 | $60 |
| 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. |
150 | $10 | $110 |
| 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. |
150 | $125 | $472 |
| Annual depression screening | 140 | $18 | $43 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
136 | $124 | $279 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
100 | $73 | $208 |
| Hearing test for various pitches A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones. |
95 | $25 | $145 |
| 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. |
73 | $54 | $261 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
56 | $30 | $108 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
52 | $71 | $100 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
47 | $94 | $472 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
45 | $9 | $27 |
| Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer. |
40 | $18 | $118 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
38 | $30 | $108 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
33 | $283 | $354 |
| 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. |
30 | $9 | $120 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
26 | $141 | $759 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
24 | $16 | $101 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
23 | $39 | $212 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
21 | $10 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
21 | $144 | $580 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 21 | $0 | $0 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
18 | $280 | $700 |
| Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG) This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision. |
18 | $209 | $600 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
18 | $100 | $266 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
18 | $25 | $100 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
18 | $13 | $60 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
16 | $50 | $250 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
16 | $206 | $556 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $81 | $535 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
14 | $156 | $394 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $149 | $503 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
2.0% medium
97.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,204
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $743/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for critical care medicine
37
Companies
315
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
$5,169 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$36 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$805
2023
$476
2022
$651
2021
$671
2020
$1,009
2019
$901
2018
$691
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,954
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$569
Novo Nordisk Inc
$345
Lilly USA, LLC
$319
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$295
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$275
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$253
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$142
PFIZER INC.
$113
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$76
Allergan, Inc.
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$69
ABBVIE INC.
$69
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$68
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$64
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$53
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$52
Bausch Health US, LLC
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$27
EISAI INC.
$24
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
VIVUS LLC
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Optos, Inc.
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Mission Pharmacal Company
$13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · APLENZIN · AREXVY · Aimovig · BOTOX · BREZTRI · BYDUREON · Belviq · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · Horizant · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · Linzess · Livalo · NEXLETOL · NUEDEXTA · Otezla · Ozempic · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · QMIIZ ODT · QSYMIA · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · Uribel · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XIFAXAN
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $70 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
0.0 mi
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. Harandi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Harandi experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Harandi performed 1,080 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Harandi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Harandi received a total of $5,204 from 37 companies across 315 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. Harandi's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Plano?
Dr. Harandi's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Harandi) 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 →
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