Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD
Internal Medicine · Bakersfield, CA
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. Ahmed
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed is an internal medicine specialist in Bakersfield, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 6,035 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $8,106 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 356 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. Ahmed 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 5% volume in CA
$8,106 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,035
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
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 (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. |
1,073 | $65 | $96 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,022 | $49 | $66 |
| 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. |
759 | $97 | $135 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
352 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
346 | $26 | $37 |
| 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. |
287 | $57 | $73 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
254 | $30 | $42 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
220 | $44 | $63 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
185 | $42 | $59 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
170 | $18 | $25 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
161 | $4 | $6 |
| 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. |
148 | $11 | $15 |
| 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. |
127 | $137 | $204 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
121 | $19 | $20 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
113 | $0 | $1 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
72 | $72 | $78 |
| 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. |
65 | $83 | $105 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
60 | $162 | $216 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
55 | $3 | $4 |
| 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. |
52 | $144 | $189 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
49 | $33 | $37 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
49 | $506 | $658 |
| 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. |
49 | $108 | $175 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
48 | $529 | $690 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
39 | $133 | $138 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
20 | $28 | $35 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
18 | $99 | $129 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
18 | $131 | $151 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
18 | $18 | $19 |
| 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. |
17 | $151 | $209 |
| Bronchoscopy A procedure to examine the airways inside the lungs using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. |
16 | $7 | $305 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
15 | $50 | $279 |
| 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. |
13 | $12 | $16 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $171 | $229 |
| 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. |
11 | $91 | $125 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
11.1% medium
87.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,106
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,158/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
356
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
$2,041
2023
$1,690
2022
$1,353
2021
$922
2020
$771
2019
$901
2018
$428
Payments by company (2024)
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$462
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$426
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$279
United Therapeutics Corporation
$145
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$100
Baxter Healthcare
$92
Amgen Inc.
$89
Grifols USA, LLC
$89
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$70
Pulmonx Corporation
$62
GENZYME CORPORATION
$53
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Insmed, Inc.
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 57.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,338
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,530
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,105
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$520
Grifols USA, LLC
$316
United Therapeutics Corporation
$298
GENZYME CORPORATION
$283
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$175
Baxter Healthcare
$146
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$117
Pulmonx Corporation
$116
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$100
Amgen Inc.
$89
Insmed, Inc.
$73
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$72
Electromed, Inc.
$70
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$69
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$67
Apria Healthcare LLC
$62
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$54
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$53
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$40
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Resmed Corp
$32
Abbott Laboratories
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Phadia US Inc.
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Adempas · Arikayce · Astral · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BOTOX · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BROVANA · CAPVAXIVE · CHARTIS CATHETER · ClosureFast · DORYX · DUPIXENT · FASENRA · GEMTESA · GLASSIA · HETLIOZ · HeartMate · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · Hillrom - Monarch Airway Clearance System · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Medela · NUCALA · OFEV · ORENITRAM · PENNSAID · PREVNAR 20 · Prolastin-C · Prolastin-C Liquid · REXULTI · Rybelsus · SAMSCA · SHINGRIX · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TYVASO · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · UBRELVY · WINREVAIR · Xolair · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZEPBOUND · ZERBAXA · Zemaira
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
233
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
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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. Ahmed is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), 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. Ahmed experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 1,073 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Ahmed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed received a total of $8,106 from 40 companies across 356 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. Ahmed's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Bakersfield?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Ahmed) 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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