Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tapan Nath, MD
Internal Medicine · Lubbock, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nath
Dr. Tapan Nath is an internal medicine specialist in Lubbock, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nath performed 7,749 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nath received a total of $1,359 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 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. Nath 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 4% volume in TX
$1,359 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,749
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,151 | $84 | $172 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
626 | $1 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
569 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
533 | $10 | $45 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
489 | $8 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
383 | $16 | $71 |
| 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. |
339 | $91 | $164 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
324 | $10 | $40 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
321 | $9 | $63 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
316 | $9 | $38 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
283 | $13 | $93 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
238 | $29 | $124 |
| 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. |
230 | $63 | $112 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
186 | $15 | $63 |
| 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. |
186 | $61 | $115 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
141 | $3 | $13 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
110 | $124 | $343 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
106 | $6 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
103 | $1 | $10 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
96 | $0 | $30 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
69 | $19 | $81 |
| 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. |
58 | $131 | $250 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
56 | $50 | $160 |
| 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. |
55 | $133 | $600 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
54 | $5 | $5 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
51 | $38 | $142 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
50 | $87 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
47 | $69 | $70 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
41 | $13 | $102 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
39 | $5 | $21 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
39 | $158 | $512 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
35 | $7 | $29 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
32 | $156 | $492 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
31 | $34 | $100 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
30 | $18 | $80 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
30 | $6 | $27 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
29 | $13 | $57 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
26 | $12 | $41 |
| Iron level test | 23 | $6 | $27 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the abdomen using two different angles to visualize internal structures. |
21 | $20 | $112 |
| 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. |
21 | $98 | $285 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
20 | $94 | $160 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
17 | $19 | $72 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
17 | $3 | $11 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 17 | $18 | $77 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
16 | $51 | $244 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
16 | $19 | $68 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
16 | $14 | $62 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
15 | $5 | $21 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $24 | $68 |
| Rib X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ribs on one side of the body. The procedure includes a minimum of three different views to capture detailed images. |
12 | $19 | $80 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures three different views of the middle section of the spine to evaluate its structure. |
11 | $16 | $88 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
11 | $27 | $303 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,359
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $194/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
84
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
$162
2023
$124
2022
$153
2021
$324
2020
$173
2019
$104
2018
$320
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$39
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$305
Lilly USA, LLC
$256
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$153
AbbVie Inc.
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$52
PFIZER INC.
$46
Amgen Inc.
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$39
DEXCOM, INC.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Allergan, Inc.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Corcept Therapeutics
$18
Optos, Inc.
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
MannKind Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ANORO ELLIPTA · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · COLOGUARD · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FreeStyle Libre · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Ozempic · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · Repatha · SHINGRIX · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · XARELTO · Xofluza
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
98
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LUBBOCK
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. Nath is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Nath experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nath performed 1,151 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Nath receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nath received a total of $1,359 from 25 companies across 84 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. Nath's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Nath's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Nath) 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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