Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nabil El Sayad, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Lomita, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. El Sayad 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. El Sayad
Dr. Nabil El Sayad is an internal medicine specialist in Lomita, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. El Sayad performed 3,497 Medicare services across 1,484 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. El Sayad received a total of $27,964 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1283 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. El Sayad 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in CA
$27,964 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,497
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for internal medicine
1,484
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~184 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. |
1,147 | $59 | $146 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
468 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
384 | $3 | $10 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
329 | $87 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
322 | $8 | $10 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
155 | $140 | $200 |
| 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. |
115 | $100 | $175 |
| 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. |
112 | $33 | $73 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
109 | $33 | $60 |
| 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. |
74 | $136 | $180 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
62 | $3 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin measurement A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
43 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
41 | $4 | $62 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
40 | $41 | $112 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
33 | $62 | $125 |
| 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. |
30 | $12 | $60 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
20 | $131 | $186 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
13 | $0 | $35 |
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 ↗$27,964
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,995/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
1,283
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
$27,642 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$322 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,544
2023
$3,815
2022
$3,723
2021
$3,783
2020
$3,022
2019
$5,172
2018
$4,904
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$421
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$321
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$253
PFIZER INC.
$216
Dexcom, Inc.
$212
Abbott Laboratories
$202
ABBVIE INC.
$199
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$192
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$183
Lilly USA, LLC
$174
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$164
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$149
Amgen Inc.
$144
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$100
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$99
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$50
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$42
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$33
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Seqirus USA Inc
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,696
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,770
Amgen Inc.
$2,277
PFIZER INC.
$1,840
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,780
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,393
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,278
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$1,202
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$984
ABBVIE INC.
$754
Radius Health, Inc.
$685
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$680
Allergan Inc.
$620
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$610
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$572
Abbott Laboratories
$489
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$483
Dexcom, Inc.
$401
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$355
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$352
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$334
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$300
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$289
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$281
AbbVie Inc.
$235
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$216
AbbVie, Inc.
$195
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$176
Eisai Inc.
$175
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$162
Allergan, Inc.
$156
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$137
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$99
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$91
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Seqirus USA Inc
$86
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$84
Valeritas, Inc.
$81
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$79
LifeScan, Inc.
$78
Vertiflex, Inc.
$77
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$74
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$71
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$69
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$60
LIFESCAN, INC.
$49
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$45
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$44
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$36
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$33
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Embecta Corp.
$27
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Alvogen Inc
$23
EISAI INC.
$22
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Novum Pharma, LLC
$18
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$15
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
4,091
Per 100K population
41.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY
1.0 mi
1.0 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. El Sayad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 19 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. El Sayad experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. El Sayad performed 1,147 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. El Sayad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. El Sayad received a total of $27,964 from 72 companies across 1,283 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. El Sayad's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Lomita?
Dr. El Sayad's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. El Sayad) 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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