Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muazer Ahmed, M.D

Nephrology · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
9036143000
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1891113577 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. Ahmed 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. Ahmed

Dr. Muazer Ahmed is a nephrology specialist in Texarkana, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 2,844 Medicare services across 1,575 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $1,582 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nephrology. 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. Ahmed 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in TX $1,582 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,844
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for nephrology
1,575
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~237 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
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.
581 $62 $144
Dialysis services for patients 20 or older
Dialysis treatment provided to patients aged 20 years or older, involving four or more physician visits per month.
398 $267 $675
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
197 $8 $20
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
167 $8 $48
Parathyroid hormone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones.
166 $40 $163
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
159 $5 $22
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
158 $3 $28
Urine total protein level
A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample.
157 $4 $24
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.
128 $134 $375
Kidney function blood test panel 126 $8 $90
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.
122 $92 $245
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
101 $29 $250
Dialysis services for adults, 2-3 visits per month
This code covers dialysis services for patients aged 20 or older who have 2 to 3 physician visits per month.
53 $223 $495
Phosphate level test
A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong.
43 $5 $24
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
42 $10 $105
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
35 $6 $37
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.
34 $116 $315
Urine culture, bacterial identification
A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections.
31 $8 $42
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
28 $8 $88
Bacterial culture, aerobic
A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms.
20 $8 $40
Antibiotic sensitivity test
A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods.
20 $8 $58
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.
20 $65 $175
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
15 $13 $52
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.
15 $95 $255
Iron level test 14 $6 $39
Transferrin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body.
14 $12 $50
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 ↗
$1,582
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $316/year across 5 years
Top 48% in TX for nephrology
22
Companies
79
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
$1,582 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$488
2023
$541
2022
$411
2021
$106
2020
$36

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$188
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$181
Amgen Inc.
$177
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$128
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$104
Ardelyx, Inc.
$95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$88
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$83
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$82
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$82
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$40
Baxter Healthcare
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$25
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · Crysvita · FARXIGA · FERAHEME · Fabhalta · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · IBSRELA · JARDIANCE · JESDUVROQ · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · Ozempic · Parsabiv · TARPEYO · TAVNEOS · Udenyca · Velphoro · Veltassa
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.

Equivalent to $56 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nephrologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
8.7
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Ahmed is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Ahmed experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 581 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Ahmed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed received a total of $1,582 from 22 companies across 79 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. Ahmed's costs compare to other nephrologists in Texarkana?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Ahmed) 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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