Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Waqar Khan, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Tomball, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Khan
Dr. Waqar Khan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Tomball, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khan performed 5,513 Medicare services across 3,125 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khan received a total of $23,712 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 490 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Khan 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 13% volume in TX
$23,712 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,513
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,125
Unique beneficiaries
$152
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,169 | $95 | $405 |
| 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. |
723 | $11 | $50 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
652 | $44 | $170 |
| 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. |
345 | $65 | $220 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
263 | $142 | $1,300 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
263 | $33 | $120 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
184 | $40 | $150 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
172 | $57 | $210 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
147 | $1,977 | $6,890 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 147 | $626 | $798 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
146 | $145 | $630 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
96 | $197 | $805 |
| 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. |
94 | $108 | $420 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
92 | $41 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
88 | $145 | $620 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
83 | $18 | $80 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
76 | $24 | $95 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
74 | $871 | $4,012 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
72 | $16 | $55 |
| 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. |
63 | $96 | $320 |
| 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. |
59 | $135 | $525 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
58 | $98 | $390 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
51 | $7 | $27 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
42 | $21 | $80 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
42 | $693 | $2,215 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
40 | $42 | $175 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
34 | $10 | $40 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
33 | $52 | $250 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 32 | $166 | $915 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
23 | $362 | $2,250 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
23 | $55 | $490 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
21 | $135 | $635 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
20 | $45 | $182 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
19 | $409 | $1,825 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
15 | $16 | $70 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
15 | $11 | $45 |
| 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. |
13 | $137 | $565 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
12 | $400 | $1,500 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
12 | $56 | $1,068 |
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.
10.1% high complexity
26.8% medium
63.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,712
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,387/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for cardiovascular disease
56
Companies
490
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
$23,712 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,130
2023
$5,107
2022
$4,715
2021
$2,174
2020
$3,283
2019
$3,606
2018
$3,695
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$6,122
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,791
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,110
Abbott Laboratories
$2,944
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$794
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$536
Amgen Inc.
$455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$415
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$334
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$296
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$250
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$178
Merz North America, Inc.
$176
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$157
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$156
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$155
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$155
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$132
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$128
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$121
ABIOMED
$105
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$93
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$92
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$90
PFIZER INC.
$89
Baxter Healthcare
$75
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$55
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$45
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$38
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$35
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$29
KCI USA, Inc.
$27
CHF Solutions, Inc
$26
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$24
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$23
BIOTRONIK INC.
$22
Cook Medical LLC
$21
Relypsa, Inc.
$21
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$18
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Arrow International, Inc.
$14
BSN Medical Inc
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
InfoBionic, Inc
$11
Allergan Inc.
$11
Venclose Inc.
$10
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $430 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
170
Per 100K population
3.6
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. Khan is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Khan experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khan performed 1,169 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Khan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khan received a total of $23,712 from 56 companies across 490 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. Khan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Tomball?
Dr. Khan's average Medicare payment per service is $152. 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. Khan) 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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