Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Flautt, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Flautt
Dr. Thomas Flautt is an internal medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Flautt performed 5,126 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Flautt received a total of $57,193 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 802 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.
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✓ 12 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$57,193 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,126
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$56
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
955 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
557 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
518 | $87 | $345 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
282 | $25 | $72 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
247 | $15 | $87 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
247 | $50 | $194 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
232 | $19 | $68 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
183 | $22 | $81 |
| 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. |
182 | $111 | $449 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
158 | $15 | $48 |
| 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. |
143 | $56 | $194 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
112 | $89 | $367 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
84 | $15 | $100 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
84 | $10 | $75 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
76 | $56 | $267 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
76 | $18 | $75 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 75 | $145 | $575 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
67 | $25 | $161 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
60 | $26 | $95 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
52 | $13 | $48 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
51 | $363 | $1,340 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
51 | $669 | $2,870 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
49 | $219 | $985 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
44 | $27 | $100 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
43 | $19 | $62 |
| 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. |
42 | $9 | $49 |
| 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. |
41 | $117 | $494 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
29 | $7 | $36 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
29 | $15 | $61 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
28 | $8 | $36 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
28 | $18 | $67 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
27 | $576 | $2,139 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
27 | $53 | $350 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
25 | $43 | $154 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
24 | $51 | $237 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
24 | $222 | $988 |
| 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. |
24 | $130 | $436 |
| 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. |
23 | $82 | $279 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
22 | $327 | $1,091 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
21 | $326 | $1,301 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
20 | $659 | $2,328 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
19 | $72 | $294 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
17 | $16 | $75 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
16 | $58 | $375 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
12 | $386 | $1,500 |
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.
25.6% high complexity
6.1% medium
68.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$57,193
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,170/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
802
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
$9,046
2023
$6,283
2022
$5,683
2021
$26,962
2020
$662
2019
$6,515
2018
$2,041
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$2,561
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,415
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,366
Boston Scientific Corporation
$509
PFIZER INC.
$260
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$249
Amgen Inc.
$199
Philips North America LLC
$193
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$183
BIOTRONIK INC.
$179
Novo Nordisk Inc
$144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$136
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$108
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$68
Penumbra, Inc.
$56
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$53
ABIOMED
$48
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
Terumo Medical Corporation
$29
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 70.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$30,934
Abbott Laboratories
$6,363
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$4,879
Boston Scientific Corporation
$4,737
BIOTRONIK INC.
$3,714
PFIZER INC.
$594
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$580
Amgen Inc.
$479
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$458
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$402
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$399
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$367
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$308
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$305
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$303
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$289
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$272
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$210
Novo Nordisk Inc
$198
Philips North America LLC
$193
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$171
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$151
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$138
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$117
HeartFlow, Inc.
$96
Penumbra, Inc.
$56
Terumo Medical Corporation
$53
ABIOMED
$48
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$45
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$43
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
GE HEALTHCARE
$21
ConvaTec Inc.
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
CVRx, Inc.
$17
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,667
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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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. Flautt is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Flautt experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Flautt performed 955 ekg interpretation and report 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. Flautt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Flautt received a total of $57,193 from 42 companies across 802 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. Flautt's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Flautt's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Flautt) 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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