Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shaukat Ali, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
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. Ali
Dr. Shaukat Ali is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Fresno, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ali performed 8,216 Medicare services across 5,781 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ali received a total of $10,294 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Ali 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 9% volume in CA
$10,294 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,216
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for cardiovascular disease
5,781
Unique beneficiaries
$152
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~456 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. |
1,428 | $98 | $405 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,260 | $44 | $178 |
| 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. |
1,215 | $11 | $76 |
| 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. |
655 | $65 | $285 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 560 | $417 | $1,562 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
520 | $162 | $655 |
| 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. |
362 | $58 | $325 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
280 | $1,244 | $4,800 |
| 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. |
253 | $118 | $521 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
176 | $36 | $392 |
| 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. |
127 | $158 | $645 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
127 | $63 | $286 |
| 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. |
90 | $366 | $1,542 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
90 | $29 | $377 |
| 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. |
86 | $139 | $564 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 83 | $195 | $932 |
| 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. |
77 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
59 | $154 | $634 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
57 | $202 | $823 |
| 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. |
52 | $10 | $49 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
52 | $21 | $84 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
52 | $93 | $405 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
47 | $7 | $29 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 37 | $174 | $688 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
31 | $43 | $171 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
31 | $20 | $174 |
| 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. |
30 | $192 | $766 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
30 | $70 | $275 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
26 | $21 | $80 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
26 | $734 | $2,287 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
25 | $443 | $1,754 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
24 | $29 | $250 |
| 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. |
22 | $43 | $166 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
22 | $9 | $34 |
| 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. |
22 | $141 | $611 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
20 | $59 | $388 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
18 | $20 | $77 |
| 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. |
17 | $97 | $315 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $49 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
16 | $18 | $76 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
16 | $111 | $484 |
| 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. |
16 | $91 | $398 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
14 | $6,704 | $35,021 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
13 | $116 | $354 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
13 | $6 | $22 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
12 | $136 | $923 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $264 | $1,122 |
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.
8.5% high complexity
31.8% medium
59.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,294
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,471/year across 7 years
Top 27% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
309
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
$10,294 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,136
2023
$876
2022
$66
2021
$1,148
2020
$964
2019
$1,518
2018
$2,587
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,567
Amgen Inc.
$302
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$124
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
PFIZER INC.
$33
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$24
ABIOMED
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 95.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$3,277
Amgen Inc.
$2,738
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,800
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$444
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$393
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$261
Medtronic, Inc.
$201
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$173
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$162
ABIOMED
$140
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$124
PFIZER INC.
$123
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$92
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$69
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$62
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$59
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$24
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 75.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · AVALUS · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Advisa · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COROFLOW · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · EnSite X · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · HawkOne · HeartMate · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · Hi-Torque Spartacore guide wires · Hi-Torque Winn guide wire · Impella · LUTONIX · LifeVest · Livalo · MitraClip System · OPTIS · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Omnilink biliary stent systems · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · VENASEAL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Ali is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ali experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ali performed 1,428 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. Ali receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ali received a total of $10,294 from 23 companies across 309 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. Ali's costs compare to other cardiologists in Fresno?
Dr. Ali's average Medicare payment per service is $152. 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. Ali) 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 →
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