Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sameer Gafoor, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery
— Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gafoor 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. Gafoor
Dr. Sameer Gafoor is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Seattle, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gafoor performed 1,385 Medicare services across 1,224 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gafoor received a total of $48,288 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 211 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Gafoor is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ 1,385 Medicare services
$48,288 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,385
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in WA for cardiovascular disease
1,224
Unique beneficiaries
$184
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
284 | $110 | $315 |
| 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. |
162 | $104 | $312 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
155 | $54 | $202 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 78 | $167 | $595 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
76 | $12 | $44 |
| 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. |
69 | $6 | $28 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
62 | $624 | $2,324 |
| 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. |
49 | $103 | $275 |
| 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. |
48 | $156 | $438 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
44 | $657 | $2,306 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
44 | $6 | $42 |
| 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. |
36 | $68 | $194 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
31 | $21 | $82 |
| Mitral valve repair through skin, initial prosthesis A minimally invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve using a new prosthetic device inserted through the skin. |
30 | $1,330 | $4,475 |
| 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. |
30 | $150 | $511 |
| Tricuspid valve repair with catheter-delivered prosthesis A minimally invasive procedure to repair the tricuspid valve using a prosthetic device delivered through a catheter inserted via the skin. |
24 | $1,030 | $4,289 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
24 | $11 | $36 |
| Tricuspid valve repair with additional prosthesis This procedure repairs the tricuspid valve using a catheter inserted through the skin. It covers the cost for each additional prosthetic device used during the repair. |
20 | $511 | $1,000 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 20 | $207 | $1,004 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
20 | $182 | $636 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
17 | $3 | $18 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
16 | $6 | $26 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
16 | $209 | $939 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 16 | $291 | $1,121 |
| Mitral valve repair with additional prosthesis A procedure to repair the mitral valve in the heart using an additional prosthetic device. This is performed through the skin. |
14 | $322 | $1,253 |
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.
25.8% high complexity
9.0% medium
65.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$48,288
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,898/year across 7 years
Top 6% in WA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
211
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
$31,802 (65.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,620 (32.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$867 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,422
2023
$18,317
2022
$6,422
2021
$63
2020
$41
2019
$1,263
2018
$3,761
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$13,418
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,188
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,240
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$915
Inari Medical, Inc.
$338
ABIOMED
$147
Philips North America LLC
$128
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 91.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$21,307
Inari Medical, Inc.
$10,449
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$6,814
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,943
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,438
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,240
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$254
Medtronic, Inc.
$173
AtriCure, Inc.
$156
ABIOMED
$147
Philips North America LLC
$128
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$94
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AO0) IGT Devices Intracardiac · ABSOLUTE PRO · ALPHAVAC · AMPLATZER AMULET · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · CAMZYOS · COOLRAIL LINEAR PEN · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CoreValve Evolut · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · Impella · LOTUS EDGE · MITRACLIP · Mitra Clip system · NAVITOR · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Ozempic · PORTICO · ROTABLATOR · Resolute · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · Sentinel · Thermocool SF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
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 (66%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in WA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
250
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILL
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Gafoor is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of WA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Gafoor experienced with telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gafoor performed 284 telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes 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. Gafoor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gafoor received a total of $48,288 from 14 companies across 211 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. Gafoor's costs compare to other cardiologists in Seattle?
Dr. Gafoor's average Medicare payment per service is $184. 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. Gafoor) 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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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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