Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Varshasb Broumand, M.D.

Internal Medicine · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
215 N SAN SABA STE 201, San Antonio, TX 78207
2105473430
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1154329720 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. Broumand 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. Broumand

Dr. Varshasb Broumand is an internal medicine in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Broumand performed 1,314 Medicare services across 674 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Broumand received a total of $119,624 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 940 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. Broumand 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 27% volume in TX$ $119,624 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,314
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for internal medicine
674
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~66 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)695$69$364
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)206$253$1,054
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older)79$218$872
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)65$99$510
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity53$71$331
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity45$89$340
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)34$49$257
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist33$175$669
New patient office visit (45-59 min)30$110$475
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)24$225$873
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)23$151$627
Bladder ultrasound after voiding14$7$29
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional13$11$66
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 ↗
$119,624
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,089/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for internal medicine
66
Companies
940
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
$75,158 (62.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$30,238 (25.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,228 (11.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$30,557
2023
$33,686
2022
$18,543
2021
$3,575
2020
$2,889
2019
$14,692
2018
$15,682

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$37,962
Outset Medical Inc
$37,748
Relypsa, Inc.
$9,021
Amgen Inc.
$8,666
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$8,299
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$5,890
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$980
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$790
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$788
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$716
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$712
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$674
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$664
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$451
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$402
Allergan Inc.
$379
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$325
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$321
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$293
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$289
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$288
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$281
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$266
Allergan, Inc.
$216
Novo Nordisk Inc
$215
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$212
Lilly USA, LLC
$204
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$178
Ardelyx, Inc.
$172
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$152
Horizon Pharma plc
$138
Mallinckrodt LLC
$118
GENZYME CORPORATION
$116
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$116
CorMedix Inc.
$106
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$104
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$98
Sonavex, Inc.
$87
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$86
ABBVIE INC.
$75
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$69
Keystone Dental Inc.
$69
AbbVie Inc.
$69
Cook Medical LLC
$62
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$58
Omeros Corporation
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$43
Strongbridge US INC.
$41
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
BIOTRONIK INC.
$34
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$28
Baxter Healthcare
$28
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27
Organogenesis Inc.
$25
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 70.8% 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 (63%) 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 1% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $9,104 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
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
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. Broumand is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 20 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. Broumand experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Broumand performed 695 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Broumand receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Broumand received a total of $119,624 from 66 companies across 940 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. Broumand's costs compare to other internal medicines in San Antonio?
Dr. Broumand's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Broumand) 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 →