Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Harish Thakkar, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Thakkar
Dr. Harish Thakkar is an internal medicine specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thakkar performed 2,484 Medicare services across 1,095 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thakkar received a total of $22,974 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1024 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Thakkar 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 14% volume in TX
$22,974 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,484
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for internal medicine
1,095
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~131 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) 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. |
736 | $83 | $200 |
| 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. |
221 | $60 | $175 |
| 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. |
205 | $10 | $25 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
172 | $53 | $175 |
| 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. |
106 | $91 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
94 | $122 | $250 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
83 | $37 | $80 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
83 | $37 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
70 | $30 | $50 |
| 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. |
68 | $128 | $250 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
60 | $76 | $125 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
54 | $31 | $175 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
53 | $68 | $150 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
50 | $1 | $40 |
| Annual depression screening | 48 | $18 | $100 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
46 | $26 | $150 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
46 | $0 | $21 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
32 | $0 | $40 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
32 | $0 | $6 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
30 | $88 | $300 |
| 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. |
24 | $100 | $325 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
23 | $36 | $500 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
23 | $194 | $250 |
| 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. |
22 | $9 | $50 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
17 | $3 | $10 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
17 | $84 | $300 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
14 | $3 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
14 | $61 | $400 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
14 | $67 | $250 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
14 | $88 | $500 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
13 | $37 | $150 |
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 ↗$22,974
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,282/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for internal medicine
63
Companies
1,024
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
$22,874 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,824
2023
$7,937
2022
$2,580
2021
$2,225
2020
$1,667
2019
$2,058
2018
$2,682
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$3,927
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,200
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,140
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,747
ModernaTX, Inc.
$1,566
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,432
Amgen Inc.
$1,135
Lilly USA, LLC
$959
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$845
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$758
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$647
Dexcom, Inc.
$595
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$523
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$479
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$358
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$352
PFIZER INC.
$311
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$285
DEXCOM, INC.
$233
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$233
Radius Health, Inc.
$232
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
CeQur Corporation
$125
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$117
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$114
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$96
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$84
Exact Sciences Corporation
$83
Allergan Inc.
$80
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$80
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Allergan, Inc.
$74
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$66
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$39
Corcept Therapeutics
$38
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$34
UCB, Inc.
$31
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$26
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$25
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$23
Seqirus USA Inc
$23
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$22
Mannkind Corporation
$22
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
bluebird bio, Inc.
$19
Lupin Inc.
$18
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
OptiNose US, Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$13
Optinose US, Inc.
$12
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $925 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,268
Per 100K population
263.8
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. Thakkar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), with low-engagement 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. Thakkar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thakkar performed 736 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. Thakkar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thakkar received a total of $22,974 from 63 companies across 1,024 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. Thakkar's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Sugar Land?
Dr. Thakkar's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Thakkar) 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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