Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hemal Nayak, MD

Internal Medicine · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Speaking/Promotional
8300 FLOYD CURL DR FL 3, San Antonio, TX 78229
2104504888
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1306892765 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. Nayak

Dr. Hemal Nayak is an internal medicine in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nayak performed 601 Medicare services across 553 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nayak received a total of $339,840 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 880 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nayak 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 601 Medicare services$ $339,840 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
601
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in TX for internal medicine
553
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~32 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
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead178$11$42
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system86$61$233
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)60$99$309
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)35$70$220
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes29$10$36
New patient office visit (30-44 min)28$78$273
New patient office visit (45-59 min)28$121$406
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes25$65$223
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode21$394$1,491
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity21$102$321
Review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image18$39$147
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system16$84$313
Initial hospital admission, high complexity16$136$462
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system14$39$145
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system13$78$290
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days13$20$87
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.
24.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
75.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$339,840
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $48,549/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for internal medicine
36
Companies
880
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$270,103 (79.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$55,623 (16.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,114 (4.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$20,049
2023
$14,474
2022
$29,361
2021
$40,014
2020
$89,479
2019
$67,602
2018
$78,860

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$72,622
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49,112
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$40,771
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31,686
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28,164
BIOTRONIK INC.
$27,235
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16,318
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$14,322
Medtronic, Inc.
$12,688
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$10,348
Respicardia, Inc.
$8,681
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$6,496
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$5,674
Abbott Laboratories
$4,347
ATRICURE, INC.
$3,838
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$2,009
CVRx, Inc.
$1,015
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$843
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$766
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$500
MicroPort CRM USA Inc
$472
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$339
Elutia, Inc.
$256
Itamar Medical Inc
$235
ABIOMED
$163
Vital Connect, Inc
$150
HeartFlow, Inc.
$145
Philips North America LLC
$133
Cook Medical LLC
$125
Amgen Inc.
$114
AtriCure, Inc.
$105
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$67
CardioFocus, Inc.
$46
Volta Medical Inc
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.8% 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 →

The majority of payments (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $56,546 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
1,137
Per 100K population
55.8
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Nayak is a electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%), with 19 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. Nayak experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nayak performed 178 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Nayak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nayak received a total of $339,840 from 36 companies across 880 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. Nayak's costs compare to other internal medicines in San Antonio?
Dr. Nayak's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Nayak) 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 →