Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hardeep Bal, D.O.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Spring, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7105 FM 2920 RD, Spring, TX 77379
2817371162
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1053525568 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. Bal 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. Bal

Dr. Hardeep Bal is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Spring, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bal performed 859 Medicare services across 645 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bal received a total of $6,956 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 295 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Bal 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 23% volume in TX$ $6,956 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
859
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
645
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~48 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)318$80$236
Annual wellness visit, follow-up145$131$242
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)116$10$30
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)75$62$159
Flu vaccine administration61$31$67
Flu vaccine, high-dose55$71$77
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle24$9$55
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead21$10$48
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg16$5$10
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use14$282$594
Pneumonia vaccine administration14$31$55
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 ↗
$6,956
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $994/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
45
Companies
295
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
$5,712 (82.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,243 (17.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,261
2023
$1,003
2022
$841
2021
$1,917
2020
$474
2019
$970
2018
$490

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,243
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,116
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$575
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$544
Lilly USA, LLC
$530
PFIZER INC.
$202
Abbott Laboratories
$202
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$176
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$171
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$147
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$129
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$129
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$129
Dexcom, Inc.
$113
Exact Sciences Corporation
$109
ABBVIE INC.
$104
AbbVie Inc.
$94
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$92
Amgen Inc.
$89
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$86
Bausch Health US, LLC
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$81
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Allergan, Inc.
$54
Mannkind Corporation
$52
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$44
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Shire North American Group Inc
$31
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$25
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$24
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$24
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$23
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Corcept Therapeutics
$19
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
Lupin Inc.
$15
Eisai Inc.
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.2% 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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for student in an organized health care education/training program in TX.

Equivalent to $810 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
5,199
Per 100K population
109.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
4.8 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. Bal is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), with 18 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. Bal experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bal performed 318 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. Bal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bal received a total of $6,956 from 45 companies across 295 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. Bal's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Spring?
Dr. Bal's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Bal) 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 →