Medicare Enrolled
Dr. B Ellis, M. D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis
Dr. B Ellis is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ellis performed 7,188 Medicare services across 5,218 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellis received a total of $142,616 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 824 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Ellis 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 8% volume in TX
$142,616 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,188
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for cardiovascular disease
5,218
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~378 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, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
1,552 | $124 | $316 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,529 | $10 | $48 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
809 | $6 | $21 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
683 | $130 | $607 |
| 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. |
664 | $90 | $226 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
280 | $127 | $569 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
241 | $9 | $118 |
| 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. |
206 | $124 | $441 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
185 | $77 | $422 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 184 | $202 | $708 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
179 | $45 | $228 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
172 | $39 | $119 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 100 | $148 | $450 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
66 | $19 | $59 |
| 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. |
60 | $59 | $158 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
54 | $42 | $55 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
37 | $426 | $1,353 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
30 | $158 | $716 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
29 | $327 | $1,136 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. The procedure uses special cameras to create images of the heart's function. |
23 | $240 | $819 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
21 | $71 | $254 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
21 | $19 | $81 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
21 | $18 | $117 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
17 | $70 | $238 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $228 | $797 |
| 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. |
12 | $75 | $236 |
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.
13.0% high complexity
14.1% medium
72.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$142,616
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,374/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for cardiovascular disease
56
Companies
824
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
$117,902 (82.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,597 (15.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,116 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,443
2023
$21,339
2022
$24,112
2021
$9,872
2020
$7,045
2019
$32,150
2018
$29,655
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$105,140
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$12,762
Abbott Laboratories
$5,944
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$3,116
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,307
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,831
ABIOMED
$1,723
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,254
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$885
Amgen Inc.
$862
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$607
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$573
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$552
PFIZER INC.
$535
CVRx, Inc.
$401
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$398
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$346
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$339
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$257
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$216
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$200
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$191
BIOTRONIK INC.
$187
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$185
Medtronic, Inc.
$179
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$177
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$168
HeartFlow, Inc.
$117
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$107
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$93
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Cook Medical LLC
$79
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$79
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$44
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$37
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$36
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$35
Allergan Inc.
$34
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$31
Bolton Medical Inc
$30
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$27
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Inari Medical, Inc.
$24
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$23
AGEPHA Pharma FZ LLC
$16
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$15
Teleflex LLC
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 86.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9266) ELCA · ACCULINK · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Cook Medical Catheters · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · EDARBI · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMPLICITI · ENTRESTO · Endurant · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · General - Therapies · HARMONY · HawkOne · ICDs · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JETI · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LODOCO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Micra · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · OPTIMIZER · OPTIS · OPTOWIRE · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Optimizer · Orsiro Mission · Ozempic · PK Papyrus · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · Relay Grafts · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Roszet · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SUPERA · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Supera peripheral stent system · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TRAPLINER · TherOx DS2 Console · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience V coronary stent system · ZILVER PTX · ZIO XT Patch · ZONTIVITY
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 (83%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for cardiovascular disease in TX.
Equivalent to $1,984 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
294
Per 100K population
34.2
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
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. Ellis is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Ellis experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ellis performed 1,552 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Ellis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellis received a total of $142,616 from 56 companies across 824 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. Ellis's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sugar Land?
Dr. Ellis's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Ellis) 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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