Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anish Meerasahib, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
501 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Webster, TX 77598
2813327505
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1134396955 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. Meerasahib

Dr. Anish Meerasahib is a hematology & oncology in Webster, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Meerasahib performed 93,974 Medicare services across 2,861 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Meerasahib received a total of $5,819 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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. Meerasahib 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 9% volume in TX$ $5,819 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
93,974
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for hematology & oncology
2,861
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5,528 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
Iron infusion (Feraheme)31,110$0$5
Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant)16,050$0$5
Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda)9,700$43$137
Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia7,125$2$20
Iron sucrose injection (Venofer)6,000$0$2
Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection5,710$0$8
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)4,855$0$3
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)1,980$19$67
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,905$0$1
Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron)1,430$1$114
Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg945$3$25
Blood draw (venipuncture)900$8$20
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential855$8$36
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel777$10$64
Injection, fluorouracil, 500 mg621$2$13
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)596$98$368
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less441$23$157
Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg325$0$24
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less261$105$707
Injection, carboplatin, 50 mg228$2$300
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein207$12$108
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour150$22$161
Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less133$52$344
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)133$61$250
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle132$11$96
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less125$51$313
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg122$7$431
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level97$6$31
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries91$91$657
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan90$1,185$4,802
Injection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg89$1$7
Reticulated (young) platelet measurement64$35$143
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis concurrent with another infusion63$16$94
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)63$174$709
Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion technique; initiation of infusion in the office/clinic setting using office/clinic pump/supplies, with continuation of the infusion in the community setting (e.g., home, domiciliary, rest home or assisted l60$134$500
Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein using push technique54$45$289
Red blood count, automated test51$4$23
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity51$93$357
Ct scan of chest with contrast47$52$821
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity47$60$247
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle44$59$211
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle42$23$145
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast40$181$1,067
Unclassified drugs38$1$8
Uric acid level test33$4$25
Initial hospital admission, high complexity33$139$694
New patient office visit (45-59 min)21$105$565
Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc21$2$19
CT scan of chest, without contrast19$50$686
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.
33.9% high complexity
61.8% medium
4.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,819
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $831/year across 7 years
Top 41% in TX for hematology & oncology
43
Companies
146
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
$2,887 (49.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,506 (25.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,352 (23.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$74 (1.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,833
2023
$877
2022
$678
2021
$77
2020
$51
2019
$70
2018
$232

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,573
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,554
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$334
PFIZER INC.
$210
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$204
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$185
Celgene Corporation
$172
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$157
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$118
Seagen Inc.
$100
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$86
Genentech USA, Inc.
$73
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
$72
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$65
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$60
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$54
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$51
Lilly USA, LLC
$50
Incyte Corporation
$47
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$45
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$39
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$33
GENZYME CORPORATION
$32
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$30
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$25
Eisai Inc.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$24
EISAI INC.
$24
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$23
Sobi, Inc
$22
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$22
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Tempus AI, Inc
$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% 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 (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $6 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hematology & Oncologys within 10 mi
180
Per 100K population
3.8
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. Meerasahib is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and mixed engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Meerasahib experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Meerasahib performed 31,110 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Meerasahib receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Meerasahib received a total of $5,819 from 43 companies across 146 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. Meerasahib's costs compare to other hematology & oncologys in Webster?
Dr. Meerasahib's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Meerasahib) 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 →