Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Abdelkader Almanfi, M.D

Cardiovascular Disease · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
251 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 130, Webster, TX 77598
2817270096
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1366678203 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. Almanfi 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. Almanfi

Dr. Abdelkader Almanfi is a cardiovascular disease in Webster, TX, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Almanfi performed 596 Medicare services across 426 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Almanfi received a total of $230,611 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 743 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Almanfi 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ 596 Medicare services$ $230,611 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
596
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
426
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~37 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)182$100$229
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead85$11$76
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report47$85$375
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function47$2$76
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers46$14$75
Echocardiogram, transthoracic43$134$744
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)40$66$148
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity21$96$214
Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist17$396$1,680
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up15$20$250
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity14$97$282
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect13$311$1,819
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician13$50$169
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose13$125$343
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.
22.8% high complexity
14.8% medium
62.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$230,611
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $32,944/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for cardiovascular disease
47
Companies
743
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$215,176 (93.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,435 (6.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$62,170
2023
$59,167
2022
$55,856
2021
$30,491
2020
$10,617
2019
$8,053
2018
$4,257

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$182,854
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$18,510
Teleflex LLC
$9,521
Abbott Laboratories
$7,723
Endologix LLC
$2,398
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,072
Boston Scientific Corporation
$937
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$735
Inari Medical, Inc.
$656
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$619
ABIOMED
$541
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$330
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$268
Endologix, Inc.
$253
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$236
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$232
PFIZER INC.
$230
Terumo Medical Corporation
$194
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$178
Penumbra, Inc.
$168
Saranas, Inc.
$158
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$157
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$152
EKOS Corporation
$138
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$132
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$131
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$100
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$92
Cook Medical LLC
$80
Amgen Inc.
$77
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$61
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$54
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Davol Inc.
$26
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$26
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$17
CVRx, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 91.4% 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 →

The majority of payments (93%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for cardiovascular disease in TX.

Equivalent to $38,693 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
253
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
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. Almanfi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%), with 16 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. Almanfi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Almanfi performed 182 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. Almanfi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Almanfi received a total of $230,611 from 47 companies across 743 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. Almanfi's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Webster?
Dr. Almanfi's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Almanfi) 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 →