Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Syed Jafri, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1015 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Webster, TX 77598
2814806264
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1124039839 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. Jafri

Dr. Syed Jafri is a gastroenterology in Webster, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jafri performed 2,034 Medicare services across 506 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jafri received a total of $11,850 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 608 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Jafri 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 6% volume in TX$ $11,850 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,034
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for gastroenterology
506
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~107 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)1,100$0$2
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month233$37$152
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)159$66$148
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)154$93$217
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month139$48$100
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy50$74$680
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$121$332
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare32$215$1,067
Colonoscopy with biopsy27$140$847
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes26$36$62
New patient office visit (30-44 min)22$79$219
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)17$42$100
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen15$60$256
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes14$35$151
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk12$178$781
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 ↗
$11,850
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,693/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for gastroenterology
48
Companies
608
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
$10,769 (90.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,081 (9.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,484
2023
$1,892
2022
$2,207
2021
$957
2020
$330
2019
$1,130
2018
$2,850

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$2,000
ABBVIE INC.
$1,282
Allergan Inc.
$1,067
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$859
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$701
AbbVie, Inc.
$687
Celgene Corporation
$513
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$460
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$390
QOL Medical, LLC
$382
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$324
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$293
AbbVie Inc.
$282
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$193
Lilly USA, LLC
$179
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$171
GENZYME CORPORATION
$165
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$160
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$133
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$130
UCB, Inc.
$129
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$127
PFIZER INC.
$126
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$115
Organon LLC
$100
Shionogi Inc
$92
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$75
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$73
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$71
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$65
Romark Laboratories, LC
$61
Exact Sciences Corporation
$54
Ardelyx, Inc.
$52
Celltrion USA Inc.
$39
Amgen Inc.
$29
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$24
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$23
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$22
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Organon Llc
$21
Covidien LP
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$17
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.7% 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 (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $583 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
170
Per 100K population
3.6
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. Jafri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 17%), 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. Jafri experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jafri performed 1,100 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Jafri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jafri received a total of $11,850 from 48 companies across 608 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. Jafri's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Webster?
Dr. Jafri's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Jafri) 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 →