Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eli Ahdoot, D.O

Orthopedic Surgery · Burbank, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
191 S BUENA VISTA ST STE 370, Burbank, CA 91505
3105267144
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1609280478 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ahdoot

Dr. Eli Ahdoot is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Burbank, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahdoot performed 1,137 Medicare services across 854 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahdoot received a total of $8,580 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 43% volume in CA $8,580 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,137
Medicare services
Top 43% in CA for orthopedic surgery
854
Unique beneficiaries
$151
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~103 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 (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.
175 $100 $151
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.
172 $143 $750
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.
159 $12 $35
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
81 $50 $500
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.
75 $139 $300
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.
72 $34 $145
Drainage of deep abscess or blood in pelvis or hip
A procedure to drain a deep abscess or blood accumulation located in the pelvis or hip area near a joint.
55 $303 $1,200
Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
52 $24 $110
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
51 $9 $50
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.
46 $99 $150
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant
A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone.
38 $1,032 $4,700
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.
31 $76 $150
Deep bone biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from deep within a bone for laboratory examination.
28 $143 $777
Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement
This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant.
19 $982 $4,800
Removal of bursa or calcium deposit, pelvis
A procedure to remove a fluid-filled sac (bursa) or a calcium deposit from the pelvic area.
17 $198 $1,550
Total knee replacement 15 $1,086 $19,266
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
14 $19 $50
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
13 $43 $175
Closed treatment of broken or dislocated pelvis or sacrum
Non-surgical realignment and stabilization of a fractured or dislocated pelvis or sacrum.
12 $111 $1,200
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 12 $170 $375
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.
3.0% high complexity
28.1% medium
69.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,580
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,226/year across 7 years
Top 33% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
119
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,180 (72.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,400 (28.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$752
2023
$2,289
2022
$1,405
2021
$3,775
2020
$176
2019
$85
2018
$98

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$511
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$64
Bioventus LLC
$47
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 82.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$4,299
Micromed Inc
$2,400
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$334
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$286
Amgen Inc.
$250
Lilly USA, LLC
$153
NextStep Arthropedix, LLC
$118
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$98
ConvaTec Inc.
$97
Bioventus LLC
$86
SportsTek Medical, Inc
$85
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$77
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$64
Ethicon US, LLC
$50
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
Corentec America,Inc.
$38
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$24
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$18
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 82.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ALPHAVENT · AQUACEL AG · ASNIS · AXSOS · BodyGuardian · CORI · Caldolor · DERMABOND PRINEO · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Enbrel · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · GAMMA · HYMOVIS · INSIGNIA · Iovera · JOURNEY II · MAKO · MOTIONSENSE DIGITAL GONIOMETER · NA · OSS Orthopedic Salvage System · Physio-Stim · REUNION · Regeneten · STRATAFIX · STRYKER NAV3 · STRYKER NAV3I · T2 · T2 ALPHA · TALTZ · TRIATHLON · TRIDENT · TRITANIUM · VARIAX · VISIONAIRE · iNSitu Hip System · mymobility Platform
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 →

Most payments (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
494
Per 100K population
5.0
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 moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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 (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahdoot performed 175 office visit, established patient (30-39 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 $8,580 from 21 companies across 119 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 orthopedic surgeons in Burbank?
Dr. Ahdoot's average Medicare payment per service is $151. 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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