Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Levy, D.O.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1429 HIGHWAY 6 SOUTH, Sugar Land, TX 77478
7137814600
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1750351219 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. Levy 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. Levy

Dr. Steven Levy is a geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in Sugar Land, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Levy performed 1,789 Medicare services across 1,235 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Levy received a total of $4,428 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Levy 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 19% volume in TX$ $4,428 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,789
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
1,235
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~89 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 (20-29 min)282$59$115
Blood draw (venipuncture)260$8$11
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)202$84$158
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential180$8$26
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel161$10$50
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)145$13$50
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)112$10$38
Free thyroxine (T4) test110$9$25
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test109$16$47
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes48$25$141
Urinalysis with microscopic exam41$3$20
Basic metabolic blood panel31$8$40
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead21$9$65
Iron level test20$6$35
Ferritin level test (iron stores)19$13$65
Transferrin (iron binding protein) level19$12$45
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)17$19$58
Vitamin B-12 level test12$15$65
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 ↗
$4,428
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $633/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
14
Companies
49
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
$4,428 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$52
2023
$160
2022
$57
2021
$215
2020
$415
2019
$1,268
2018
$2,260

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$4,026
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$132
PFIZER INC.
$79
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$23
Horizon Pharma plc
$21
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$19
Seqirus USA Inc
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$11
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AREXVY · AUSTEDO · Accent Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · BEXSERO · CRM-Research only · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · ELIQUIS · Ellipse ICD · FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Fortify Assura · JANUVIA · KRYSTEXXA · Livalo · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NURTEC ODT · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RAYOS · SHINGRIX · TRUMENBA · Tirosint · iPro2
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 9% for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in TX.

Equivalent to $248 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
64
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Levy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 9%), with 20 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. Levy experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Levy performed 282 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Levy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Levy received a total of $4,428 from 14 companies across 49 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. Levy's costs compare to other geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physicians in Sugar Land?
Dr. Levy's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Levy) 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 →