Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mohammed Ahmed, M.D

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician · La Jolla, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4180 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR STE 240, La Jolla, CA 92037
8662772659
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1184856916 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. Ahmed 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. Ahmed

Dr. Mohammed Ahmed is a behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry physician in La Jolla, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 2,659 Medicare services across 396 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $22,941 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 512 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry physician. 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. 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in CA $22,941 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,659
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry physician
396
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~166 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
Magnetic field treatment to stimulate brain nerve cells
A procedure using a magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, including the delivery and management of the treatment.
486 $98 $1,072
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
324 $351 $672
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.
306 $77 $161
Sensory experience therapy
A therapy procedure that utilizes sensory experiences as part of the treatment process.
302 $57 $103
Mental processes therapy, initial 15 minutes
A therapy session focusing on a range of mental processes, lasting for the initial 15 minutes.
300 $19 $46
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.
250 $143 $350
Biofeedback training
A therapy that uses electronic monitoring to train patients to control bodily functions such as muscle tension, heart rate, or skin temperature.
225 $36 $67
Psychotherapy session, 1 hour
A one-hour psychotherapy session involving talk therapy to address mental health concerns.
119 $120 $295
Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes
A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time.
85 $31 $150
Psychotherapy and evaluation, 30 minutes
A combined session involving psychotherapy and an evaluation and management visit lasting 30 minutes.
42 $57 $160
Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes
A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes.
38 $30 $150
Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour
A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions.
31 $77 $210
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 31 $172 $450
Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour
A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process.
30 $109 $300
Magnetic brain stimulation with motor threshold determination
A procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It includes determining the motor threshold and managing the delivery of the treatment.
28 $168 $3,027
45-minute psychotherapy and evaluation visit
A 45-minute session that includes both psychotherapy and an evaluation and management visit.
18 $69 $226
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems
An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns.
17 $4 $19
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.
16 $109 $223
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
A clinical assessment conducted by a psychiatrist to evaluate a patient's mental health status and determine a diagnosis.
11 $132 $400
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 ↗
$22,941
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,277/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
512
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
$13,978 (60.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,900 (38.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$63 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,851
2023
$10,561
2022
$3,968
2021
$2,712
2020
$796
2019
$1,655
2018
$1,398

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$511
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$409
Lilly USA, LLC
$273
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$153
Lundbeck LLC
$136
Eisai Inc.
$134
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$105
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$62
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$44
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 64.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$9,511
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$2,109
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,615
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$1,607
ABBVIE INC.
$1,094
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$697
Lundbeck LLC
$683
Lilly USA, LLC
$638
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$622
AbbVie Inc.
$594
Amgen Inc.
$552
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$506
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$486
Eisai Inc.
$359
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$346
Alkermes, Inc.
$273
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$196
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$158
Biogen, Inc.
$152
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$119
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$105
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$95
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$65
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$64
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$54
PFIZER INC.
$46
Almatica Pharma LLC
$36
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$17
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 57.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMYVID · ARISTADA · ARTISS · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Austedo XR · Auvelity · EMGALITY · FANAPT · FLOSEAL · GRALISE · HETLIOZ · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · INVEGA SUSTENNA · INVEGA TRINZA · KEVEYIS · KISUNLA · LATUDA · LYBALVI · Leqembi · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nuedexta · ONGENTYS · Ongentys · PREVELEAK · QULIPTA · REXULTI · SPRAVATO · Sunosi · TOSYMRA · TRINTELLIX · Tavneos · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VNS Therapy · VNS Therapy Symmetry Model 8103 Generator · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · Vivitrol 380 mg · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZTLido
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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
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. Ahmed is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, with 16 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 magnetic field treatment to stimulate brain nerve cells?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 486 magnetic field treatment to stimulate brain nerve cells 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. Ahmed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed received a total of $22,941 from 33 companies across 512 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. Ahmed's costs compare to other behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry physicians in La Jolla?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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 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 →