Medicare Enrolled
Sameh Sayfo
Internal Medicine · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Sayfo
Sameh Sayfo is an internal medicine specialist in Plano, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Sayfo performed 5,135 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Sayfo received a total of $744,902 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 963 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Sayfo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$744,902 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,135
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,900 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
356 | $10 | $51 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
318 | $9 | $128 |
| 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. |
312 | $85 | $238 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 120 | $179 | $1,035 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
105 | $11 | $48 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
105 | $59 | $186 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
100 | $386 | $2,063 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
87 | $70 | $333 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
81 | $8 | $17 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
62 | $5 | $30 |
| 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. |
62 | $131 | $335 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
54 | $132 | $517 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
49 | $66 | $1,220 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 44 | $152 | $409 |
| 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. |
35 | $109 | $310 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 32 | $192 | $1,175 |
| Coronary atherectomy with shockwave lithotripsy A catheter-based procedure that uses shockwaves to break up calcified plaque within a coronary artery. |
31 | $119 | $1,342 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
27 | $70 | $326 |
| Other cardiovascular service or procedure A general category for cardiovascular services or procedures that do not fit into other specific defined codes. |
25 | $46 | $1,000 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
21 | $83 | $301 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
19 | $56 | $194 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $238 | $1,315 |
| Insertion of vena cava tube A procedure to place a tube into the vena cava, the large vein that carries blood to the heart. |
17 | $69 | $694 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
17 | $53 | $553 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
16 | $373 | $11,780 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
15 | $123 | $1,581 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
13 | $286 | $3,707 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
13 | $63 | $290 |
| Intracranial artery catheter insertion A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes. |
12 | $278 | $1,613 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
12 | $304 | $4,572 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
12 | $51 | $237 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
12 | $5 | $48 |
| Artery clot removal and dissolution with fluoroscopy This procedure removes and dissolves a blood clot from an artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance. It is performed on the initial vessel treated. |
11 | $382 | $2,689 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
11 | $40 | $391 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
11 | $18 | $130 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
5.4% high complexity
61.9% medium
32.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$744,902
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $106,415/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
963
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$321,898
2023
$227,109
2022
$135,671
2021
$47,827
2020
$8,606
2019
$2,883
2018
$908
Payments by company (2024)
Penumbra, Inc.
$88,354
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$62,508
Philips North America LLC
$38,907
Terumo Medical Corporation
$38,752
Medtronic, Inc.
$29,137
Inari Medical, Inc.
$23,078
Imperative Care, Inc
$16,496
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12,792
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,897
Bolton Medical Inc
$2,940
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$900
Endologix LLC
$873
Surmodics, Inc.
$756
Abbott Laboratories
$725
Endovascular Engineering Inc.
$420
Cagent Vascular INC
$400
Recor Medical Inc
$319
CORDIS US CORP.
$270
Contego Medical, Inc
$106
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$48
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$43
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Amgen Inc.
$29
ABIOMED
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 59.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$153,342
Penumbra, Inc.
$118,716
Terumo Medical Corporation
$113,058
Inari Medical, Inc.
$109,959
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$69,081
Medtronic, Inc.
$48,125
Philips North America LLC
$38,907
Imperative Care, Inc
$36,180
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23,119
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$13,046
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$6,312
Bolton Medical Inc
$2,991
Surmodics, Inc.
$2,211
Abbott Laboratories
$1,290
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$900
Endologix LLC
$873
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$831
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$686
Cagent Vascular INC
$581
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$576
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$507
ABIOMED
$495
Endovascular Engineering Inc.
$420
CORDIS US CORP.
$374
Recor Medical Inc
$319
Amgen Inc.
$186
HeartFlow, Inc.
$172
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$161
TRUVIC MEDICAL, INC.
$137
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$123
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$114
Contego Medical, Inc
$106
Novo Nordisk Inc
$105
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$70
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$67
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$62
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$57
EKOS Corporation
$50
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$41
Lundbeck LLC
$35
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$35
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$17
Teleflex LLC
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Itamar Medical Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,017
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Sayfo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sayfo experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Sayfo performed 2,900 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Sayfo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Sayfo received a total of $744,902 from 53 companies across 963 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Sayfo's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Plano?
Sayfo'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 Sayfo) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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