Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Majd Alnas, MD

Critical Care Medicine · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
199 BLOSSOM ST STE D, Webster, TX 77598
8322404566
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1396944658 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. Alnas

Dr. Majd Alnas is a critical care medicine in Webster, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alnas performed 2,022 Medicare services across 940 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alnas received a total of $7,916 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care 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. Alnas 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $7,916 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,022
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for critical care medicine
940
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~112 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity714$65$352
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)435$95$321
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity295$97$507
Initial hospital admission, high complexity81$127$993
New patient office visit (45-59 min)71$122$495
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity64$99$675
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors51$45$183
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout51$36$143
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases51$46$188
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration48$30$193
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)40$134$430
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time33$119$495
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes31$15$42
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope20$32$978
Critical care, first 30-74 min19$177$1,364
Evaluation of use of breathing device18$13$56
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 ↗
$7,916
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,131/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for critical care medicine
18
Companies
181
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
$4,903 (61.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,013 (38.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,772
2023
$3,236
2022
$869
2021
$980
2020
$391
2019
$409
2018
$260

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,000
Pulmonx Corporation
$1,145
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$764
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$531
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$489
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$462
GENZYME CORPORATION
$402
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$361
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$213
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$205
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Amgen Inc.
$59
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$55
AbbVie Inc.
$48
Allergan, Inc.
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Shionogi Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.0% 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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $391 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Critical Care Medicines within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
2.1
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. Alnas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 17%), with 18 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. Alnas experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alnas performed 714 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Alnas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alnas received a total of $7,916 from 18 companies across 181 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. Alnas's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Webster?
Dr. Alnas's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Alnas) 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 →