Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muqdad Zuriqat, MD

Optician · Sherman, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
300 N HIGHLAND AVE, Sherman, TX 75092
9038682800
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1417962887 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. Zuriqat 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. Zuriqat

Dr. Muqdad Zuriqat is an optician in Sherman, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zuriqat performed 9,306 Medicare services across 3,580 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zuriqat received a total of $12,526 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 783 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Zuriqat 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▲ Top 7% volume in TX$ $12,526 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,306
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for optician
3,580
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~490 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity2,214$61$105
Allergy skin test1,566$3$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,548$93$155
Critical care, first 30-74 min1,015$163$400
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration562$28$86
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases561$42$77
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout360$33$70
New patient office visit (45-59 min)253$121$240
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity217$99$200
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors203$40$75
Nursing facility visit, low complexity176$57$100
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity147$91$152
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle115$10$36
Test for exercise-induced lung stress109$25$50
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)86$0$10
Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg50$4$30
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time47$104$247
Initial hospital admission, high complexity20$133$300
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)17$84$184
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance16$80$415
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes13$14$20
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)11$89$182
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 ↗
$12,526
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,789/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for optician
44
Companies
783
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
$12,331 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$195 (1.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,766
2023
$1,874
2022
$1,967
2021
$1,841
2020
$1,479
2019
$1,365
2018
$1,234

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,730
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,438
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,208
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$1,021
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$896
United Therapeutics Corporation
$496
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$457
GENZYME CORPORATION
$388
Insmed, Inc.
$298
Baxter Healthcare
$286
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$266
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$252
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$244
Grifols USA, LLC
$217
Genentech USA, Inc.
$184
Amgen Inc.
$168
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$94
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$92
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$80
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$74
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$64
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
CSL Behring
$49
Optinose US, Inc.
$49
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$33
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$28
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Vapotherm Inc
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$17
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$14
ATRICURE, INC.
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
OptiNose US, Inc.
$13
Philips North America LLC
$13
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$13
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Itamar Medical Inc
$12
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% 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 →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $135 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
25.7
County median income
$70,455
Nearest hospital
WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Zuriqat is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%), 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. Zuriqat experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zuriqat performed 2,214 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. Zuriqat receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zuriqat received a total of $12,526 from 44 companies across 783 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. Zuriqat's costs compare to other opticians in Sherman?
Dr. Zuriqat's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Zuriqat) 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 →