Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rajiv Goswami, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Goswami
Dr. Rajiv Goswami is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Goswami performed 918 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Goswami received a total of $23,588 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 515 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Goswami is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ 918 Medicare services
$23,588 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗918
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
431 | $6 | $44 |
| 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. |
119 | $72 | $317 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
94 | $50 | $350 |
| 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. |
93 | $63 | $200 |
| 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. |
50 | $53 | $223 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $66 | $267 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
17 | $18 | $131 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
16 | $22 | $210 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
13 | $77 | $240 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
13 | $41 | $103 |
| 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. |
12 | $28 | $219 |
| 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. |
11 | $99 | $379 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
10.2% high complexity
4.9% medium
84.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,588
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,370/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
515
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,207
2023
$1,643
2022
$4,732
2021
$1,515
2020
$2,488
2019
$9,403
2018
$2,600
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$163
CVRx, Inc.
$152
ABIOMED
$115
Medtronic, Inc.
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$102
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$67
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$64
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
PFIZER INC.
$55
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$40
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$38
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Inari Medical, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$11,770
ABIOMED
$1,671
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,502
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$967
Boston Scientific Corporation
$876
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$789
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$736
Amgen Inc.
$620
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$488
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$394
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$381
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$330
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$319
BIOTRONIK INC.
$296
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$287
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$264
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$237
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$225
CVRx, Inc.
$152
PFIZER INC.
$129
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$121
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$111
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$111
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$85
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
CHIESI USA, INC.
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$76
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$61
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$56
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$55
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$48
Coala Life Inc
$41
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$29
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$27
Inari Medical, Inc.
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Osprey Medical Inc
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
294
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Goswami is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Goswami experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Goswami performed 431 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Goswami receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Goswami received a total of $23,588 from 40 companies across 515 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Goswami's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sugar Land?
Dr. Goswami's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Goswami) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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