Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ghyath Samman, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Samman
Dr. Ghyath Samman is an interventional cardiology specialist in Webster, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Samman performed 4,648 Medicare services across 2,611 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Samman received a total of $11,714 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 353 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Samman 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 15% volume in TX
$11,714 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,648
Medicare services
Top 15% in TX for interventional cardiology
2,611
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
756 | $88 | $279 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
738 | $10 | $47 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
661 | $6 | $28 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
572 | $63 | $162 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
292 | $44 | $115 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
231 | $96 | $341 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
185 | $134 | $691 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
136 | $80 | $463 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
134 | $100 | $318 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
130 | $47 | $173 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
128 | $349 | $1,437 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
90 | $138 | $466 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 64 | $181 | $1,188 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
50 | $16 | $73 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
46 | $1 | $13 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
38 | $128 | $447 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
34 | $16 | $85 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
34 | $11 | $56 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
34 | $108 | $376 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
29 | $22 | $79 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
29 | $60 | $158 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
27 | $423 | $2,453 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $145 | $540 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
22 | $183 | $706 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
21 | $49 | $136 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
19 | $85 | $311 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
19 | $135 | $416 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
18 | $14 | $127 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
18 | $2 | $58 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
17 | $46 | $167 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
15 | $62 | $169 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $87 | $330 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
13 | $5 | $39 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
12 | $51 | $245 |
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.
9.8% high complexity
20.1% medium
70.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,714
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,673/year across 7 years
Top 40% in TX for interventional cardiology
40
Companies
353
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
$11,291 (96.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$309 (2.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$114 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,928
2023
$1,807
2022
$991
2021
$1,097
2020
$477
2019
$2,028
2018
$1,385
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,958
Abbott Laboratories
$1,959
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,556
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$605
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$484
PFIZER INC.
$409
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$380
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$343
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$328
Amgen Inc.
$297
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$267
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$238
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$227
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$178
ABIOMED
$176
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$168
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$121
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$90
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$80
Inari Medical, Inc.
$77
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$69
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$69
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$63
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$54
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$49
Avinger Inc.
$44
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$43
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$37
Novo Nordisk Inc
$28
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$28
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$21
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$21
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$20
Sirtex Medical Inc
$15
EKOS Corporation
$14
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5027) Intact Vascular Und · ACUITY Steerable · ALPHAVAC · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · ClosureFast · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Diamondback Coronary · Dragonfly OCT · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ECM Patch · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbyclor · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · Fortify Assura · HawkOne · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · IN.PACT Admiral · INGEVITY+ · Impella · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MOMENTUM · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · PANTHERIS · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PORTICO · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · Pouch · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · SYNERGY · TEGSEDI · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $252 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
0.8
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. Samman is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Samman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Samman performed 756 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. Samman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Samman received a total of $11,714 from 40 companies across 353 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. Samman's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Webster?
Dr. Samman's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Samman) 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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