Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Branden Snyder, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Irving, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Snyder
Dr. Branden Snyder is an internal medicine specialist in Irving, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Snyder performed 3,347 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Snyder received a total of $25,529 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 569 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. Snyder 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 11% volume in TX
$25,529 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,347
Medicare services
Top 11% 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. |
752 | $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. |
427 | $10 | $51 |
| 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. |
414 | $90 | $238 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
346 | $111 | $560 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
180 | $43 | $205 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
166 | $8 | $41 |
| 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. |
141 | $114 | $310 |
| 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. |
111 | $62 | $186 |
| 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. |
89 | $66 | $168 |
| 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. |
73 | $134 | $517 |
| 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. |
58 | $19 | $95 |
| 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. |
58 | $29 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
56 | $137 | $692 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
50 | $48 | $258 |
| 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. |
47 | $348 | $1,599 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
44 | $137 | $704 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
44 | $51 | $590 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
37 | $93 | $439 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
31 | $180 | $858 |
| 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. |
31 | $9 | $128 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
25 | $16 | $130 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 24 | $190 | $1,035 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
19 | $9 | $105 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
19 | $19 | $361 |
| 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. |
19 | $75 | $207 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
18 | $15 | $85 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 17 | $9 | $139 |
| 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. |
14 | $9 | $96 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $18 | $98 |
| 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. |
12 | $62 | $333 |
| 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. |
11 | $8 | $96 |
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.
11.1% high complexity
15.7% medium
73.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$25,529
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,647/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
569
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
$1,487
2023
$1,966
2022
$2,643
2021
$1,750
2020
$1,476
2019
$6,103
2018
$10,105
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$403
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$149
Medtronic, Inc.
$146
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$116
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$103
CVRx, Inc.
$78
PFIZER INC.
$73
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$44
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$43
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Philips North America LLC
$28
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$17
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$15
Teleflex LLC
$13
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$8,315
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,674
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,212
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,185
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,115
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$996
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$747
Inari Medical, Inc.
$711
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$662
PFIZER INC.
$506
ABIOMED
$492
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$380
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$353
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$324
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$323
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$322
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$264
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$238
Amgen Inc.
$233
HeartFlow, Inc.
$229
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$184
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$89
CVRx, Inc.
$78
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$56
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$56
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$55
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$44
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$43
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$41
Teleflex LLC
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$30
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
Philips North America LLC
$28
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$27
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
ATRICURE, INC.
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$17
GE Healthcare
$17
Arrow International, Inc.
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$15
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
2,526
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Snyder is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with 17 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. Snyder experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Snyder performed 752 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. Snyder receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Snyder received a total of $25,529 from 48 companies across 569 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. Snyder's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Irving?
Dr. Snyder'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. Snyder) 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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