Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Imran Nathani, MD

Internal Medicine · Tomball, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
27721 TOMBALL PKWY, Tomball, TX 77375
2813516800
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1164495339 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Nathani

Dr. Imran Nathani is an internal medicine specialist in Tomball, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nathani performed 4,248 Medicare services across 1,730 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nathani received a total of $10,027 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nathani 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 8% volume in TX $10,027 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,248
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for internal medicine
1,730
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~212 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 1,239 $65 $106
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 778 $95 $150
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 454 $49 $128
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 353 $67 $100
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 212 $95 $152
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 164 $106 $284
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 159 $65 $104
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 97 $134 $216
Annual depression screening 92 $19 $30
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 79 $67 $250
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min 76 $66 $100
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 72 $136 $202
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 70 $29 $40
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month 60 $39 $50
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 52 $83 $156
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 51 $141 $291
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 49 $41 $90
Automated urinalysis 38 $2 $15
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 38 $22 $77
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a 27 $34 $65
2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc 25 $50 $80
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 19 $12 $60
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 18 $16 $40
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 14 $99 $232
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 12 $43 $95
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 ↗
$10,027
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,432/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for internal medicine
38
Companies
168
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,763 (67.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,866 (28.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$399 (4.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$272
2023
$269
2022
$511
2021
$2,984
2020
$479
2019
$2,209
2018
$3,303

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$6,973
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$418
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$365
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$305
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$257
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$160
Lilly USA, LLC
$156
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$94
DEXCOM, INC.
$93
Amgen Inc.
$86
AbbVie Inc.
$83
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
Abbott Laboratories
$79
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
Radius Health, Inc.
$68
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$68
Allergan, Inc.
$62
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$56
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$42
Dexcom, Inc.
$37
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$30
EISAI INC.
$29
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$29
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$29
PFIZER INC.
$26
Genentech USA, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$24
Nuvectra Corporation
$23
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Nevro Corp.
$21
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% 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 →

The majority of payments (67%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $236 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
863
Per 100K population
18.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL
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. Nathani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of TX peers, with 20 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. Nathani experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nathani performed 1,239 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. Nathani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nathani received a total of $10,027 from 38 companies across 168 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. Nathani's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Tomball?
Dr. Nathani's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Nathani) 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 →