Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muqdad Zuriqat, MD
Optician · Sherman, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zuriqat
Dr. Muqdad Zuriqat is an optician specialist in Sherman, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
2,214 | $61 | $105 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,566 | $3 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,548 | $93 | $155 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
1,015 | $163 | $400 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
562 | $28 | $86 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
561 | $42 | $77 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
360 | $33 | $70 |
| 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. |
253 | $121 | $240 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
217 | $99 | $200 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
203 | $40 | $75 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
176 | $57 | $100 |
| 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. |
147 | $91 | $152 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
115 | $10 | $36 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
109 | $25 | $50 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
86 | $0 | $10 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
50 | $4 | $30 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
47 | $104 | $247 |
| 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. |
20 | $133 | $300 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
17 | $84 | $184 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
16 | $80 | $415 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
13 | $14 | $20 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 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
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
0.0 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. Zuriqat is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers, with 19 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. 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 →
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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.
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