Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tamer Dafashy, MD

Surgery · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
150 E MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE C, Webster, TX 77598
2813164978
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1235669276 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Dafashy from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dafashy

Dr. Tamer Dafashy is a surgery in Webster, TX, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dafashy performed 1,074 Medicare services across 612 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dafashy received a total of $5,620 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 166 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Dafashy 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 8% volume in TX$ $5,620 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,074
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for surgery
612
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~134 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
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test221$34$166
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity140$39$135
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)122$96$368
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes117$64$348
Bladder ultrasound after voiding103$8$97
New patient office visit (45-59 min)73$121$565
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)52$68$250
Detection test by nucleic acid for organism, quantification51$42$222
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope27$193$684
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation23$58$296
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent17$19$61
Yeast/candida DNA test17$34$123
Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique17$34$182
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique17$34$153
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique17$34$153
Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), quantification17$41$146
Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique17$34$123
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube14$19$343
Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area12$106$2,598
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 ↗
$5,620
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $803/year across 7 years
Top 39% in TX for surgery
32
Companies
166
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
$5,620 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,205
2023
$1,432
2022
$1,704
2021
$140
2020
$107
2019
$663
2018
$368

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$878
Boston Scientific Corporation
$843
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$537
Axonics, Inc.
$445
Coloplast Corp
$411
Medtronic, Inc.
$244
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$242
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$200
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$183
Olympus America Inc.
$177
Ethicon US, LLC
$170
COLOPLAST CORP
$166
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$158
NeoTract Inc.
$119
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$107
Mallinckrodt LLC
$105
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$88
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$57
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$44
Endo USA, Inc.
$38
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$32
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
ABBVIE INC.
$28
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$25
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$23
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$20
180 Medical, Inc.
$17
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Lupin Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · Axonics · BOTOX · BRACANALYSIS CDX · CODMAN CERTAS · Clot Management · Da Vinci Surgical System · Echelon Flex · Enseal · Enseal X1 · GEMTESA · GENERAL - PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GreenLight XPS · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · Ligation Solutions: Weck & Horizon brands · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · OFIRMEV · Olympus Stents · PROLARIS · Porges Coloplast · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SOLOSEC · Solyx SIS System · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TLANDO · Titan · Tria Firm · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · VISTASEAL · Vortek · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 $523 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
409
Per 100K population
8.6
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. Dafashy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Dafashy experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dafashy performed 221 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Dafashy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dafashy received a total of $5,620 from 32 companies across 166 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. Dafashy's costs compare to other surgerys in Webster?
Dr. Dafashy's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Dafashy) 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 →