Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Ahdoot, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Burbank, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
191 S BUENA VISTA ST, Burbank, CA 91505
8185597500
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1023210432 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ahdoot from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ahdoot

Dr. David Ahdoot is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Burbank, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahdoot performed 4,053 Medicare services across 1,829 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahdoot received a total of $15,715 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ahdoot 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in CA $15,715 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,053
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for obstetrics & gynecology
1,829
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~225 Medicare services per year of practice

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.
490 $56 $296
Complete ultrasound of abdomen
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen.
437 $106 $750
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
437 $110 $650
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
423 $3 $65
Enzymatic test to detect infectious organism
A laboratory test that uses enzymatic activity to identify the presence of an infectious agent in a sample.
398 $12 $95
Trichomonas vaginalis detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay to detect the presence of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite in a sample. The results are determined through direct visual observation.
394 $15 $85
Bacterial culture, aerobic
A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms.
387 $8 $65
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.
326 $104 $398
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
257 $178 $650
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
153 $349 $685
Complex urodynamic pressure flow study
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning.
138 $333 $685
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.
53 $153 $498
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device
A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures.
45 $55 $237
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
42 $112 $2,547
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 31 $180 $560
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.
26 $143 $497
Cervical biopsy and scraping via endoscope
This procedure involves using an endoscope to visualize the cervix while performing a biopsy and scraping to collect tissue samples for examination.
16 $119 $468
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,715
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,245/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
241
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,602 (61.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,714 (30.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,400 (8.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,811
2023
$417
2022
$744
2021
$1,154
2020
$840
2019
$10,381
2018
$369

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$1,400
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$193
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$69
Baxter Healthcare
$55
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$52
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$9,618
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$1,400
AbbVie Inc.
$1,074
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$637
UroViu Corporation
$470
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$264
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$214
ABBVIE INC.
$188
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$182
Allergan Inc.
$170
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$159
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$151
Bausch Health US, LLC
$125
PFIZER INC.
$124
Hologic, LLC
$86
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$82
Allergan, Inc.
$68
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$66
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Baxter Healthcare
$55
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$52
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$42
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
$42
Mission Pharmacal Company
$41
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$33
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$24
Novum Pharma, LLC
$24
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$20
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Channel Medsystems, Inc.
$19
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$17
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$16
Lupin Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ANNOVERA · APLENZIN · APTIMA · Alcortin A · BIJUVA · Balcoltra · BioFire FilmArray · BodyGuardian · Bonjesta · CitraNatal · DIVIGEL · Da Vinci Surgical System · Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · GEMTESA · IMVEXXY · Kerendia · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NASCOBAL · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OSMOLEX ER · Orilissa · PERCLOT · PREMARIN · Phexxi · SLYND · SOLOSEC · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · ThinPrep · Twirla · UBRELVY · Uro-G Flexible Cystoscope · VESICARE · Vitafol Ultra · WELLBUTRIN · ZURZUVAE
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

The majority of payments (61%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in obstetrics & gynecology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for obstetrics & gynecology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
1,009
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public 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. Ahdoot is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, with 18 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. Ahdoot experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahdoot performed 490 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ahdoot receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahdoot received a total of $15,715 from 36 companies across 241 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Ahdoot's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Burbank?
Dr. Ahdoot's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Ahdoot) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →