Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abdulrahman Hamdi, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Visalia, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hamdi 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 →
Are you Dr. Hamdi?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Hamdi
Dr. Abdulrahman Hamdi is a vascular surgery physician in Visalia, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hamdi performed 7,323 Medicare services across 1,897 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hamdi received a total of $4,195 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. Hamdi 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 2% volume in CA
$4,195 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,323
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for vascular surgery physician
1,897
Unique beneficiaries
$112
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~488 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 4,887 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
720 | $67 | $325 |
| 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. |
303 | $97 | $460 |
| 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. |
249 | $190 | $1,139 |
| 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. |
148 | $78 | $397 |
| 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. |
147 | $150 | $920 |
| 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. |
111 | $97 | $609 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
82 | $33 | $122 |
| 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. |
76 | $146 | $700 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
72 | $101 | $960 |
| 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. |
68 | $134 | $663 |
| 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. |
56 | $132 | $1,140 |
| Injection, protamine sulfate, per 10 mg | 54 | $1 | $56 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
53 | $1,421 | $6,486 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
49 | $903 | $6,350 |
| 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. |
46 | $129 | $585 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
38 | $6,535 | $43,000 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
35 | $17 | $58 |
| 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. |
28 | $7,206 | $40,569 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
24 | $123 | $1,019 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
20 | $151 | $865 |
| 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. |
18 | $96 | $725 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
15 | $534 | $1,836 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
13 | $499 | $2,275 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
11 | $1,204 | $7,329 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
78.4% medium
21.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,195
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $599/year across 7 years
Top 41% in CA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
146
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
$4,121 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$74 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$212
2023
$428
2022
$508
2021
$742
2020
$263
2019
$436
2018
$1,607
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$74
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$47
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Top 3 companies account for 74.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,609
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$708
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$201
PFIZER INC.
$196
Cook Medical LLC
$191
CryoLife, Inc.
$178
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$143
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$133
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$123
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$110
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$102
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$89
Medtronic, Inc.
$68
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$64
Ethicon US, LLC
$64
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$57
Abbott Laboratories
$47
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$31
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$21
Cook Incorporated
$18
Bolton Medical Inc
$17
Endologix, LLC
$15
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 60.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALTO · ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire · BioGlue · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL THORACIC · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Diamondback Peripheral · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · HawkOne · Iodosorb Ointment 40g USA · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pouch · Protege RX · RESTOREFLOW · Relay Grafts · Rotarex · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · Santyl · Supera peripheral stent system · SynerGraft · TRIVEX · ULTRAVERSE · Ultraverse 014 · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VISTASEAL · Vascular Lithotripsy · Venovo · XARELTO
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$69,489
Nearest hospital
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
6.2 mi
6.2 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. Hamdi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hamdi experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hamdi performed 4,887 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 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. Hamdi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hamdi received a total of $4,195 from 23 companies across 146 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. Hamdi's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Visalia?
Dr. Hamdi's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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. Hamdi) 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Vascular Surgery Physicians in Visalia
Browse vascular surgery physicians in Visalia ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Vascular Surgery Physicians in CA
Vascular surgery physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Vascular Surgery Physicians in CA
Which CA vascular surgery physicians receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Silk Road Medical, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Silk Road Medical, Inc.
By company
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
By company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology