Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Emmanuel Anekwe, MD
Internal Medicine · El Paso, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Anekwe
Dr. Emmanuel Anekwe is an internal medicine specialist in El Paso, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Anekwe performed 5,130 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Anekwe received a total of $4,425 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 82 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Anekwe 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$4,425 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,130
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$215
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
575 | $0 | $20 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
469 | $0 | $10 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 407 | $1 | $20 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
406 | $10 | $30 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
392 | $0 | $27 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
375 | $28 | $114 |
| 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. |
347 | $94 | $259 |
| 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. |
297 | $37 | $144 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
168 | $8 | $30 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
156 | $112 | $380 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
143 | $449 | $2,663 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
123 | $125 | $420 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
123 | $12 | $45 |
| 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. |
104 | $119 | $397 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
91 | $3,152 | $15,800 |
| Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg | 82 | $70 | $100 |
| 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. |
78 | $26 | $77 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
72 | $409 | $1,633 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
66 | $895 | $3,465 |
| 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. |
63 | $66 | $174 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
57 | $105 | $403 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
52 | $73 | $164 |
| Hemodialysis clot removal, balloon dilation, and stent placement This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit, dilating the dialysis segment with a balloon, and placing a stent, all under radiological review. |
50 | $4,085 | $19,191 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
49 | $43 | $104 |
| Permanent blockage of hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure to permanently close off a hemodialysis circuit, including a review by a radiologist. |
40 | $1,437 | $5,550 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
38 | $1,174 | $5,540 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
35 | $445 | $2,073 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
25 | $521 | $1,863 |
| Radiologist review of major upper body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the upper body to assess their structure and function. |
25 | $86 | $327 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
25 | $78 | $260 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
22 | $486 | $1,674 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch Insertion of a tube into a chest or arm artery, specifically targeting the initial second order branch. |
17 | $426 | $2,771 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
17 | $346 | $1,819 |
| Arteriovenous fistula creation in arm Surgical procedure to create a direct connection between an artery and a vein in the arm to allow blood flow between the two vessels. |
17 | $5,235 | $16,928 |
| 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. |
16 | $137 | $350 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein | 15 | $71 | $357 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
15 | $746 | $3,100 |
| Tying or banding of surgically created artery-vein connection This procedure involves closing off a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein by tying or banding it. |
15 | $141 | $942 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
14 | $918 | $5,730 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
13 | $1,706 | $6,465 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 13 | $94 | $325 |
| Dialysis access stent insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a stent in a dialysis access vessel to maintain blood flow, performed with radiological imaging guidance and review. |
12 | $1,069 | $7,600 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
11 | $1,554 | $6,438 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
7.1% high complexity
57.0% medium
35.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,425
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $632/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
82
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$556
2023
$180
2022
$2,377
2021
$601
2020
$29
2019
$235
2018
$446
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$187
Abbott Laboratories
$140
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$94
GE HEALTHCARE
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$38
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Top 3 companies account for 76.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,144
STERIS CORPORATION
$1,076
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,016
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$247
Medtronic, Inc.
$218
Inari Medical, Inc.
$187
Abbott Laboratories
$140
Terumo Medical Corporation
$75
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$61
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$52
GE HEALTHCARE
$46
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$39
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$31
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$30
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$23
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 73.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · AngioSeal · ClosureFast · DABRA · DURAFLOW · Diamondback Peripheral · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDEWIRE · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Ultrasound · General - Vascular Intervention · MetaCross · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PROCLAIM · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · S · V-Pro · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
288
County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIO VISTA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Anekwe is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with 20 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. Anekwe experienced with heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Anekwe performed 575 heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Anekwe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Anekwe received a total of $4,425 from 17 companies across 82 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Anekwe's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in El Paso?
Dr. Anekwe's average Medicare payment per service is $215. 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. Anekwe) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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