Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shahryar Ahmadi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Long Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2760 ATLANTIC AVE, Long Beach, CA 90806
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In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1629383997 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. Ahmadi

Dr. Shahryar Ahmadi is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Long Beach, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmadi performed 1,835 Medicare services across 1,217 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmadi received a total of $80,725 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ahmadi 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 31% volume in CA $80,725 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,835
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for orthopedic surgery
1,217
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~122 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
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
 396 $31 $82
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.
 372 $75 $200
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
 316 $5 $15
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.
 276 $104 $297
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
 168 $57 $184
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
 54 $91 $299
Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair
Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function.
 46 $1,204 $3,932
Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
 45 $29 $89
Anchoring of biceps tendon 42 $345 $2,081
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.
 42 $126 $452
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
 37 $28 $75
Arthroscopic shoulder debridement
A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
 23 $177 $1,649
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
 18 $906 $2,767
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 ↗
$80,725
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,532/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
147
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$54,506 (67.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19,380 (24.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,840 (8.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$750
2023
$27,571
2022
$11,303
2021
$14,113
2020
$1,455
2019
$14,570
2018
$10,963

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$375
Stryker Corporation
$358
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$33,318
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$18,561
Stryker Corporation
$15,861
Midsouth Orthopedics
$5,465
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,333
Arthrex, Inc.
$2,182
Micromed Inc
$1,212
Exactech, Inc.
$515
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$119
Linvatec Corporation
$108
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$32
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEQUALIS · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · AEQUALIS PERFORM · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · ASNIS · AXSOS · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM · COMPREHENSIVE · Clavicular Fracture Fixation · Comp Primary Revision Stem · Comp Reverse Shoulder E · Comprehensive Anatomic · Comprehensive Primary Stem · Comprehensive Reverse · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DISTAL FEMUR PLATE · Distal Femur Plate System · EVOLVE · EVOLVE PROLINE · Equinoxe · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · Exparel · GAMMA · HOFFMANN · Identity · LATITUDE AND LATITUDE EV · LATITUDE EV · LINVATEC ARTHROSCOPY · Linvatec Knee Preservation System · PRO · Proximal Humerus Strut · Proximal Tibia Plate · REUNION · Regeneten · T2 · TFN ADVANCED · VARIAX
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 (68%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for orthopedic surgery in CA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
630
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
MEMORIALCARE LONG BEACH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Ahmadi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, with 15 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. Ahmadi experienced with shoulder x-ray, 2+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmadi performed 396 shoulder x-ray, 2+ views 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. Ahmadi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmadi received a total of $80,725 from 12 companies across 147 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. Ahmadi's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Long Beach?
Dr. Ahmadi's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Ahmadi) 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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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 →