Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ali Malik, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Aventura, FL
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. Malik 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. Malik
Dr. Ali Malik is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Aventura, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malik performed 3,606 Medicare services across 1,296 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malik received a total of $8,295 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Malik is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in FL
$8,295 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 12165 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,606
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,296
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~277 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. |
905 | $94 | $400 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
760 | $60 | $395 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
378 | $152 | $653 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
297 | $236 | $727 |
| 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. |
253 | $67 | $300 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
96 | $76 | $728 |
| 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. |
95 | $117 | $500 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
82 | $0 | $2 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
73 | $189 | $690 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
73 | $9 | $30 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
73 | $0 | $30 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
63 | $48 | $256 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
52 | $194 | $4,048 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
49 | $216 | $3,750 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view A single-view X-ray image of the spine to visualize the bones and alignment. |
47 | $19 | $450 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
46 | $57 | $587 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 41 | $6 | $20 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
36 | $156 | $1,960 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
27 | $205 | $2,860 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
27 | $108 | $1,696 |
| 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. |
27 | $4 | $210 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
21 | $192 | $4,148 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
19 | $216 | $2,900 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
19 | $111 | $1,832 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
17 | $354 | $8,197 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
17 | $193 | $5,832 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $148 | $600 |
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 ↗$8,295
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,185/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for physical medicine & rehabilitation
23
Companies
161
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
$6,251 (75.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,044 (24.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$949
2023
$918
2022
$1,202
2021
$2,504
2020
$121
2019
$2,211
2018
$391
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$2,062
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,775
Nevro Corp.
$1,174
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$1,075
Boston Scientific Corporation
$685
Abbott Laboratories
$489
Curonix LLC
$208
ABBVIE INC.
$150
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$110
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$64
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$54
SI-BONE, INC.
$47
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$43
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$20
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$19
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of total 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 (75%) 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 physical medicine & rehabilitation in FL.
Equivalent to $230 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
208
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Malik is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of FL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Malik experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Malik performed 905 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. Malik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Malik received a total of $8,295 from 23 companies across 161 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. Malik's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Aventura?
Dr. Malik's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Malik) 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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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.
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