Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Khoren Hekimian, DO

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Troup, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
705 W DUVAL, Troup, TX 75789
9038423018
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1588695423 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. Hekimian 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. Hekimian

Dr. Khoren Hekimian is a geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in Troup, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hekimian performed 8,464 Medicare services across 2,607 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hekimian received a total of $7,196 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 405 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. 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. Hekimian 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in TX$ $7,196 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,464
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
2,607
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~445 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Nursing facility visit, low complexity6,094$52$85
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity1,741$76$125
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes601$97$175
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less17$58$95
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min11$39$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 ↗
$7,196
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,028/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
35
Companies
405
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
$7,028 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$168 (2.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,018
2023
$1,140
2022
$1,709
2021
$883
2020
$140
2019
$1,184
2018
$1,121

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$990
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$928
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$866
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$845
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$468
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$407
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$387
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$369
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$275
UCB, Inc.
$216
Lundbeck LLC
$178
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$153
Lilly USA, LLC
$147
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$134
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$124
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$114
Alkermes, Inc.
$100
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$80
Biogen, Inc.
$53
ITI, Inc.
$45
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$36
Indivior Inc.
$25
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$22
VIVUS LLC
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Almatica Pharma LLC
$19
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Eisai Inc.
$18
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · APTIOM · ARISTADA · AUSTEDO · Austedo XR · Auvelity · BAQSIMI · BROVANA · Briviact · CAPLYTA · Dayvigo · ENTRESTO · EPIDIOLEX · EPKINLY · GEMTESA · INGREZZA · INVEGA SUSTENNA · INVOKANA · Insulin Lispro · KAPSPARGO · KYNMOBI · Kapspargo Sprinkle (metoprolol succinate) · LOKELMA · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LOREEV XR · MYRBETRIQ · NOURIANZ · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NUZYRA · Nourianz · Nuedexta · Ongentys · PERSERIS · PICO · QSYMIA · REXULTI · RYTARY · SYMPROIC · TRULICITY · UTIBRON · UZEDY · Victoza · XARELTO · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZENPEP
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in TX.

Equivalent to $85 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$59,830
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL
14.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Hekimian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Hekimian experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hekimian performed 6,094 nursing facility visit, low 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. Hekimian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hekimian received a total of $7,196 from 35 companies across 405 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. Hekimian's costs compare to other geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physicians in Troup?
Dr. Hekimian's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Hekimian) 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 →