Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Murlidhar Amin, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Port Arthur, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Amin
Dr. Murlidhar Amin is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Port Arthur, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Amin performed 4,628 Medicare services across 3,227 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Amin received a total of $162,036 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Amin 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 19% volume in TX
$162,036 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,628
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,227
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
659 | $63 | $140 |
| 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. |
633 | $77 | $210 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 602 | $3 | $51 |
| 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. |
360 | $9 | $40 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
261 | $126 | $485 |
| 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. |
192 | $6 | $59 |
| 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. |
158 | $44 | $180 |
| 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. |
144 | $133 | $475 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
135 | $15 | $62 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
132 | $315 | $904 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
132 | $77 | $502 |
| 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. |
111 | $21 | $69 |
| 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. |
108 | $89 | $400 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
107 | $110 | $300 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
104 | $7 | $21 |
| 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. |
95 | $132 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
79 | $171 | $485 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
66 | $15 | $38 |
| 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. |
58 | $8 | $50 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
50 | $18 | $52 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
50 | $26 | $70 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $90 | $205 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
42 | $610 | $1,352 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
40 | $18 | $55 |
| 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. |
40 | $108 | $320 |
| 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. |
39 | $37 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
37 | $88 | $300 |
| 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. |
33 | $130 | $400 |
| 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. |
26 | $74 | $220 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A brief phone conversation with a healthcare provider lasting between 5 and 10 minutes. |
19 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
16 | $122 | $360 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
15 | $1,057 | $2,500 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
15 | $95 | $260 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $688 | $2,400 |
| 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. |
13 | $117 | $360 |
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.
11.9% high complexity
32.0% medium
56.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$162,036
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,148/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for cardiovascular disease
30
Companies
202
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$90,277 (55.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$43,257 (26.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,499 (16.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,003 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$38,809
2023
$31,906
2022
$36,376
2021
$33,833
2020
$13,996
2019
$480
2018
$6,637
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$116,843
Abbott Laboratories
$43,257
Boston Scientific Corporation
$328
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$151
Amgen Inc.
$151
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$151
PFIZER INC.
$147
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$140
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$134
Medtronic, Inc.
$120
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$76
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$54
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$40
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$34
Terumo Medical Corporation
$34
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$31
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$23
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
CORDIS US CORP.
$18
MEDICOMP INC
$17
ConvaTec Inc.
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCENT · ALLURE · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Accent Pacemaker · Acculink carotid stent system · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · AngioSeal · Assurity Pacemaker · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BRILINTA · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · DYNAGEN MINI ICD VR · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · GALLANT · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · ICDs · IGT_D Therapy · Inpefa · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MYNX CONTROL · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Ozempic · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · Ranger · Repatha · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Visia AF · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $3,501 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
6.1 mi
6.1 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. Amin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of TX peers, 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. Amin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Amin performed 659 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Amin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Amin received a total of $162,036 from 30 companies across 202 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. Amin's costs compare to other cardiologists in Port Arthur?
Dr. Amin's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Amin) 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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