Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muhammad Abdullah, MD

Internal Medicine · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1123 N MAIN AVE STE 120, San Antonio, TX 78212
2102262001
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1154614832 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Abdullah 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. Abdullah

Dr. Muhammad Abdullah is an internal medicine specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abdullah performed 1,673 Medicare services across 515 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abdullah received a total of $3,122 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 83 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Abdullah 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in TX $3,122 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,673
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for internal medicine
515
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~120 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 340 $59 $140
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 256 $88 $200
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 240 $259 $650
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 226 $7 $18
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 182 $46 $100
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 160 $69 $237
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month 77 $36 $75
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 73 $128 $390
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 41 $220 $539
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 26 $35 $331
Hemodialysis, single evaluation 22 $55 $131
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 17 $38 $167
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 13 $100 $263
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,122
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $446/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for internal medicine
27
Companies
83
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
$3,122 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$917
2023
$710
2022
$275
2021
$515
2020
$29
2019
$605
2018
$71

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$952
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$348
Biogen, Inc.
$186
Ardelyx, Inc.
$165
AbbVie Inc.
$146
Amgen Inc.
$137
Novo Nordisk Inc
$134
EMD Serono, Inc.
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$125
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$102
Allergan Inc.
$100
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$99
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$89
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$76
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$38
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Merz North America, Inc.
$31
Allergan, Inc.
$29
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
GE HEALTHCARE
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AURYXIA · BENLYSTA · BYSTOLIC · FARXIGA · IBSRELA · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LIBERTY SELECT CYCLER · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · Rayaldee · TAVNEOS · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Veltassa · XEOMIN · XPHOZAH 30 MG
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $187 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,137
Per 100K population
55.8
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
2.8 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. Abdullah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Abdullah experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abdullah performed 340 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Abdullah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abdullah received a total of $3,122 from 27 companies across 83 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. Abdullah's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in San Antonio?
Dr. Abdullah's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Abdullah) 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 →