Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amber Kazi, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
17228 W GRAND PKWY S, Sugar Land, TX 77479
8328168716
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1902195480 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. Kazi 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. Kazi

Dr. Amber Kazi is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kazi performed 225 Medicare services across 94 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kazi received a total of $8,985 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 468 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. Kazi 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 225 Medicare services $8,985 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
225
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
94
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~15 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 162 $85 $175
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 42 $54 $130
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 21 $124 $180
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 ↗
$8,985
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,284/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
43
Companies
468
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
$7,671 (85.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,299 (14.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,656
2023
$1,310
2022
$1,633
2021
$2,371
2020
$1,079
2019
$464
2018
$472

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,375
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,077
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,001
ABBVIE INC.
$967
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$824
Amgen Inc.
$673
Novo Nordisk Inc
$645
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$359
Allergan, Inc.
$237
AbbVie Inc.
$230
PFIZER INC.
$206
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$175
Abbott Laboratories
$117
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Exact Sciences Corporation
$76
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$75
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$63
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$62
Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
Genentech USA, Inc.
$41
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
Phadia US Inc.
$33
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$30
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
PhotoniCare Inc
$27
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% 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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for student in an organized health care education/training program in TX.

Equivalent to $3,994 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
4,895
Per 100K population
569.4
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
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. Kazi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of TX peers, with 15 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. Kazi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kazi performed 162 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. Kazi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kazi received a total of $8,985 from 43 companies across 468 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. Kazi's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Sugar Land?
Dr. Kazi's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Kazi) 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 →