Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hari Ancha, MD

Gastroenterology · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
364 RICHLAND WEST CIR, Waco, TX 76712
2545370911
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1992755128 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. Ancha

Dr. Hari Ancha is a gastroenterology in Waco, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ancha performed 603 Medicare services across 588 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ancha received a total of $5,161 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 235 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Ancha 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▲ 603 Medicare services$ $5,161 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
603
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in TX for gastroenterology
588
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~32 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
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare127$197$1,374
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy87$75$718
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity53$36$90
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)47$65$149
New patient office visit (45-59 min)45$111$340
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity45$92$294
Colonoscopy with biopsy36$68$783
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope26$87$646
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)24$92$223
Dilation of esophagus22$31$393
New patient office visit (30-44 min)18$72$221
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk18$169$858
Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract16$555$2,210
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity15$57$162
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk13$161$858
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope11$139$963
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 ↗
$5,161
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $737/year across 7 years
Top 38% in TX for gastroenterology
45
Companies
235
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
$5,128 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$33 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$973
2023
$614
2022
$1,067
2021
$486
2020
$275
2019
$775
2018
$971

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie, Inc.
$695
ABBVIE INC.
$440
Celgene Corporation
$429
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$332
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$284
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$264
PFIZER INC.
$230
AbbVie Inc.
$200
GENZYME CORPORATION
$187
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$163
Lilly USA, LLC
$159
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$145
Ethicon US, LLC
$143
Shionogi Inc
$133
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$124
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$115
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$105
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$84
Medtronic, Inc.
$75
Allergan Inc.
$75
UCB, Inc.
$74
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$62
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$60
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$47
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Allergan, Inc.
$40
Cook Medical LLC
$30
ERBE USA Inc
$30
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$25
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$24
Organon LLC
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$21
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$18
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$15
Ardelyx, Inc.
$15
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Organon Llc
$12
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$11
QOL Medical, LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 30.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMITIZA · BARRX · Bravo · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ERBEJET · ESOPHYX · Entyvio · Epclusa · GATTEX · GI GENIUS · HADLIMA · HEMOSPRAY · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · Kanuma · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · Mavyret · Mulpleta · OCALIVA · OMVOH · REBYOTA · RENFLEXIS · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Sucraid · Symproic · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trintellix · Trulance · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · Vyloy · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPATIER · ZEPOSIA · Zelnorm
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $856 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
0.0 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. Ancha is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ancha experienced with removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ancha performed 127 removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 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. Ancha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ancha received a total of $5,161 from 45 companies across 235 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. Ancha's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Waco?
Dr. Ancha's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Ancha) 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 →