Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhammad Irfan, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Tomball, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Irfan
Dr. Muhammad Irfan is an internal medicine specialist in Tomball, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Irfan performed 3,549 Medicare services across 1,393 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Irfan received a total of $7,212 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 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. Irfan 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 10% volume in TX
$7,212 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,549
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for internal medicine
1,393
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~177 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. |
1,001 | $64 | $106 |
| 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. |
675 | $95 | $150 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
305 | $48 | $128 |
| 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. |
282 | $40 | $90 |
| 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. |
205 | $67 | $100 |
| 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. |
194 | $95 | $152 |
| 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. |
164 | $103 | $281 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
157 | $65 | $104 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
108 | $88 | $156 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
50 | $38 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
48 | $134 | $222 |
| Annual depression screening | 46 | $19 | $30 |
| 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. |
35 | $66 | $250 |
| 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. |
30 | $59 | $100 |
| Hearing test for various pitches A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones. |
29 | $29 | $40 |
| 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. |
26 | $32 | $65 |
| 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. |
25 | $137 | $291 |
| 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. |
24 | $43 | $95 |
| 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. |
21 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
20 | $65 | $147 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
16 | $2 | $15 |
| 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. |
16 | $105 | $232 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
15 | $22 | $77 |
| 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. |
15 | $138 | $202 |
| COVID-19 viral test, non-CDC A laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) using any technique and targeting multiple types or subtypes. This specific code is for tests performed by laboratories that are not the CDC. |
15 | $47 | $80 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
14 | $16 | $40 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 13 | $18 | $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 ↗$7,212
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,030/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for internal medicine
43
Companies
231
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
$3,697 (51.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,101 (43.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$414 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$527
2023
$358
2022
$790
2021
$1,222
2020
$600
2019
$400
2018
$3,315
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,562
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$408
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$364
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$340
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$293
PFIZER INC.
$205
Amgen Inc.
$167
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$151
Lilly USA, LLC
$138
Allergan, Inc.
$132
Abbott Laboratories
$111
DEXCOM, INC.
$93
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$92
AbbVie Inc.
$90
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$75
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$69
Radius Health, Inc.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$61
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Lundbeck LLC
$56
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$47
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$47
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$45
Dexcom, Inc.
$37
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$32
UCB, Inc.
$32
EISAI INC.
$29
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
Valeritas, Inc.
$27
Genentech USA, Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$24
Nuvectra Corporation
$23
Allergan Inc.
$22
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% of total 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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $203 per 100 Medicare services performed
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
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. Irfan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Irfan experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Irfan performed 1,001 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. Irfan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Irfan received a total of $7,212 from 43 companies across 231 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. Irfan's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Tomball?
Dr. Irfan's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Irfan) 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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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.
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