Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Meera Amar, M.D.

Endocrinology · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
333 LONDONDERRY DRIVE SUITE # 200, Waco, TX 76712
2547519777
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1689670184 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. Amar 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. Amar

Dr. Meera Amar is an endocrinology in Waco, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Amar performed 2,530 Medicare services across 1,232 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Amar received a total of $8,789 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 554 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Amar 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 17% volume in TX$ $8,789 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,530
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for endocrinology
1,232
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~126 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,037$85$160
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument422$3$24
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report325$25$98
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)221$9$74
Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, individual, per 30 minutes140$40$85
Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, group session (2 or more), per 30 minutes100$12$40
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue85$78$250
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)79$123$200
New patient office visit (45-59 min)43$118$250
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)34$46$120
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)19$158$260
Bone density scan (DEXA)13$36$300
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth12$89$450
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 ↗
$8,789
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,256/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for endocrinology
59
Companies
554
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
$8,756 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$32 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,346
2023
$834
2022
$1,044
2021
$1,540
2020
$740
2019
$1,710
2018
$1,575

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,032
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$692
Novo Nordisk Inc
$618
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$594
CSL Behring
$577
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$442
Corcept Therapeutics
$413
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$319
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$290
Abbott Laboratories
$252
Insulet Corporation
$217
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$200
Dexcom, Inc.
$189
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$188
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$173
ALK-Abello, Inc
$166
Amgen Inc.
$158
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$144
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$126
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$125
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$121
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$117
Shire North American Group Inc
$111
Radius Health, Inc.
$105
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
PFIZER INC.
$93
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$89
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$88
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$78
Mannkind Corporation
$74
Kaleo, Inc.
$71
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$66
DEXCOM, INC.
$57
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$48
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$48
OptiNose US, Inc.
$46
CeQur Corporation
$42
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$41
Valeritas, Inc.
$38
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$38
Intuity Medical Inc
$36
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$35
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$29
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$29
Nevro Corp.
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$19
Companion Medical, Inc.
$19
MannKind Corporation
$18
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$15
kaleo, Inc.
$14
Incyte Corporation
$14
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$13
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
COVIS PHARMA B.V.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ALVESCO · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · Auvi-Q · BAQSIMI · BD Nano · BROVANA · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 CGM SYSTEM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ETERNA · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GLYXAMBI · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · HUMULIN R 500 · Haegarda · Hizentra · INVOKANA · InPen · JANUMET XR · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LONHALA MAGNAIR · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYCAPSSA · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEXLETOL · NUCALA · Natesto · OPZELURA · ORLADEYO · Odactra · Omnipod · Orladeyo · Ozempic · PROCLAIM · Pogo Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System · Privigen · Prolia · QUTENZA · RECORLEV · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STANDARDIZED · STEGLUJAN · Saxenda · Senza · TAKHZYRO · TEPEZZA · TIMOTHY · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · Tymlos · Utibron · V-GO · Vascepa · XARELTO · Xhance · Xolair · Xultophy 100/3.6 · Xyrem · Yupelri · ZEGALOGUE · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ · t:slim X2 insulin pump
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 $347 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.1
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. Amar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Amar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Amar performed 1,037 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. Amar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Amar received a total of $8,789 from 59 companies across 554 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. Amar's costs compare to other endocrinologys in Waco?
Dr. Amar's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Amar) 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 →