Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muhammad Irfan, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Tomball, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
27721 TOMBALL PKWY, Tomball, TX 77375
2813516800
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1972570489 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. 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 1,001 $64 $106
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 675 $95 $150
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month 305 $48 $128
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity 282 $40 $90
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 205 $67 $100
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 194 $95 $152
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 164 $103 $281
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 157 $65 $104
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 108 $88 $156
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month 50 $38 $50
Annual wellness visit, follow-up 48 $134 $222
Annual depression screening 46 $19 $30
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 35 $66 $250
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min 30 $59 $100
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 29 $29 $40
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 26 $32 $65
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 25 $137 $291
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 24 $43 $95
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 21 $10 $60
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 20 $65 $147
Automated urinalysis 16 $2 $15
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 16 $105 $232
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 15 $22 $77
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 15 $138 $202
2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc 15 $47 $80
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 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
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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. 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 →
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 →