Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Niraj Choudhary, M.D.
Internal 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Choudhary
Dr. Niraj Choudhary is an internal medicine specialist in Webster, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choudhary performed 4,331 Medicare services across 2,334 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choudhary received a total of $3,589 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 204 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Choudhary 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in TX
$3,589 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,331
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for internal medicine
2,334
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
831 | $48 | $115 |
| 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. |
689 | $91 | $235 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
574 | $38 | $89 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
342 | $40 | $92 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
309 | $31 | $73 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
171 | $65 | $153 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 170 | $19 | $34 |
| Annual depression screening | 169 | $19 | $34 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
156 | $131 | $239 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
138 | $2 | $150 |
| 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. |
133 | $57 | $169 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
74 | $31 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
68 | $72 | $150 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
68 | $11 | $26 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
51 | $1 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
45 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
43 | $96 | $306 |
| 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. |
42 | $10 | $27 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
41 | $39 | $118 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
41 | $64 | $152 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
34 | $15 | $37 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
31 | $29 | $71 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
29 | $196 | $508 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
27 | $26 | $47 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
21 | $16 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
19 | $150 | $364 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
15 | $42 | $97 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
4.7% medium
94.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,589
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $513/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for internal medicine
38
Companies
204
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
$3,589 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$443
2023
$613
2022
$373
2021
$363
2020
$207
2019
$622
2018
$968
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$506
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$402
Lilly USA, LLC
$348
Amgen Inc.
$331
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$214
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$165
PFIZER INC.
$155
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$153
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$135
AbbVie Inc.
$111
ABBVIE INC.
$100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Allergan Inc.
$75
Abbott Laboratories
$68
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$66
Exact Sciences Corporation
$65
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$64
Strongbridge US INC.
$55
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$46
Allergan, Inc.
$45
AbbVie, Inc.
$39
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$25
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$22
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$19
Eisai Inc.
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Hologic, LLC
$16
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 35.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $83 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,900
Per 100K population
39.9
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. Choudhary is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Choudhary experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choudhary performed 831 chronic care management, first 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. Choudhary receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Choudhary received a total of $3,589 from 38 companies across 204 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. Choudhary's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Webster?
Dr. Choudhary's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Choudhary) 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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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.
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