Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amir Salim, M.D.
Family Medicine · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Salim 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. Salim
Dr. Amir Salim is a family medicine in Webster, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salim performed 2,208 Medicare services across 1,085 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salim received a total of $29,794 from 74 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1250 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Salim is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $29,794 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,208
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for family medicine
1,085
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month | 479 | $38 | $160 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 458 | $95 | $262 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days | 222 | $37 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 154 | $102 | $280 |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 152 | $31 | $130 |
| Annual depression screening | 142 | $19 | $38 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 91 | $48 | $186 |
| Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing | 75 | $53 | $410 |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | 75 | $83 | $410 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose | 60 | $72 | $140 |
| Flu vaccine administration | 60 | $31 | $62 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 56 | $178 | $497 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up | 54 | $131 | $266 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician | 15 | $10 | $26 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | 15 | $307 | $789 |
| Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report | 15 | $54 | $137 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), digital analysis | 15 | $223 | $568 |
| Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes | 15 | $24 | $95 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | 15 | $136 | $369 |
| Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour | 14 | $90 | $267 |
| Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes | 14 | $23 | $70 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration | 12 | $31 | $62 |
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 ↗$29,794
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,256/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
74
Companies
1,250
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
$28,228 (94.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,271 (4.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$296 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$4,895
2023$3,785
2022$3,782
2021$5,877
2020$3,445
2019$3,791
2018$4,220
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$5,843
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$3,011
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,938
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,586
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,278
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,271
Amgen Inc.
$1,188
AbbVie Inc.
$995
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$827
ABBVIE INC.
$715
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$714
PFIZER INC.
$607
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$565
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$550
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$499
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$490
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$484
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$471
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$346
Merz North America, Inc.
$334
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$331
Abbott Laboratories
$310
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$280
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$273
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$270
Eisai Inc.
$270
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$263
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$251
AbbVie, Inc.
$214
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$196
Allergan, Inc.
$194
Corium, LLC
$176
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$146
ITI, Inc.
$129
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$123
Genentech USA, Inc.
$116
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$114
Shire North American Group Inc
$106
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$85
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$84
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$77
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
EISAI INC.
$54
Allergan Inc.
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$48
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$41
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$39
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$38
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$38
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$33
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$33
Corcept Therapeutics
$26
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$23
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$19
Seqirus USA Inc
$19
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$17
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$16
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$15
VistaPharm, Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$12
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.6% 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $1,349 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,005
Per 100K population
21.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
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. Salim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 1%), 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. Salim experienced with remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salim performed 479 remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 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. Salim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salim received a total of $29,794 from 74 companies across 1,250 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. Salim's costs compare to other family medicines in Webster?
Dr. Salim's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Salim) 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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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.
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