Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dia Abochamh, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Port Arthur, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Dr. Dia Abochamh is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Port Arthur, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abochamh performed 8,285 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abochamh received a total of $46,358 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 672 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 Dr. Abochamh 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$46,358 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,285
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,215 | $87 | $353 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,068 | $45 | $119 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
735 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
649 | $60 | $217 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
401 | $84 | $315 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
360 | $117 | $472 |
| 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. |
323 | $59 | $248 |
| 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. |
300 | $9 | $39 |
| 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. |
296 | $131 | $517 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
283 | $44 | $197 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
272 | $51 | $194 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 268 | $296 | $1,295 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
232 | $1,046 | $3,860 |
| 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. |
216 | $6 | $22 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
210 | $8 | $57 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
190 | $98 | $355 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
188 | $20 | $82 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
148 | $95 | $282 |
| 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. |
122 | $17 | $171 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
102 | $112 | $429 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
84 | $80 | $347 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 66 | $149 | $599 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
63 | $22 | $99 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
63 | $17 | $73 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 54 | $185 | $789 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
53 | $56 | $218 |
| 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. |
49 | $110 | $493 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
35 | $1,779 | $6,793 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
31 | $46 | $5,274 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
31 | $61 | $228 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
31 | $7 | $19 |
| 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 | $60 | $6,475 |
| 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. |
23 | $408 | $1,612 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
19 | $5,340 | $81,420 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
19 | $707 | $12,588 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
17 | $74 | $276 |
| 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. |
17 | $125 | $480 |
| 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. |
14 | $62 | $238 |
| 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. |
11 | $77 | $260 |
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.
9.1% high complexity
32.6% medium
58.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$46,358
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,623/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
672
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
$15,855
2023
$16,421
2022
$10,124
2021
$1,137
2020
$845
2019
$1,005
2018
$970
Payments by company (2024)
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15,057
Medtronic, Inc.
$178
Abbott Laboratories
$159
Boston Scientific Corporation
$141
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$54
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$19
CORDIS US CORP.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$39,306
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,206
Abbott Laboratories
$1,041
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,002
Boston Scientific Corporation
$809
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$314
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$283
Amgen Inc.
$277
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$249
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$198
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$187
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$135
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$131
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$129
PFIZER INC.
$120
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$94
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$90
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$79
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$52
BIOTRONIK INC.
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
Stryker Corporation
$30
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$29
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
CORDIS US CORP.
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$11
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 89.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
17
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
6.1 mi
6.1 mi
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
Dr. Abochamh is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Abochamh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abochamh performed 1,215 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Abochamh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abochamh received a total of $46,358 from 34 companies across 672 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 Dr. Abochamh's costs compare to other cardiologists in Port Arthur?
Dr. Abochamh's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Abochamh) 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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