Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Seif Elbualy, MD

Anesthesiology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
800 MEADOWS RD, Boca Raton, FL 33486
5619554600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1881644979 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. Elbualy 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. Elbualy

Dr. Seif Elbualy is an anesthesiology in Boca Raton, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elbualy performed 3,970 Medicare services across 2,210 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elbualy received a total of $17,870 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Elbualy 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in FL$ $17,870 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,970
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for anesthesiology
2,210
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~209 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,108$97$517
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)663$70$366
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems304$4$20
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint175$49$242
New patient office visit (45-59 min)167$127$679
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level161$103$372
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level156$59$211
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level132$106$452
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes124$11$53
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint98$219$782
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level93$96$431
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation92$12$50
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level89$55$245
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level76$43$212
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance70$74$406
Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch62$65$486
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance58$80$339
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint52$56$274
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint50$159$780
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin37$226$1,711
Joint injection, major joint33$37$190
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement33$23$110
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance31$90$437
New patient office visit (30-44 min)30$89$459
Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance23$117$598
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement23$25$124
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles15$28$154
Annual depression screening15$19$74
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 ↗
$17,870
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,553/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for anesthesiology
30
Companies
309
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
$12,209 (68.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,662 (31.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$722
2023
$3,352
2022
$2,135
2021
$1,172
2020
$5,676
2019
$1,451
2018
$3,362

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$11,878
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$2,977
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$893
Medtronic, Inc.
$505
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$499
Vertiflex, Inc.
$180
ABBVIE INC.
$99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$83
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$81
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
UCB, Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$58
Neurelis, Inc.
$48
CSL Behring
$47
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$42
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$38
Lundbeck LLC
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
Eisai Inc.
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
Nuvectra Corporation
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$18
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Shionogi Inc
$14
Curonix LLC
$13
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 88.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUBAGIO · Algovita · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axonics · BOTOX · BRIDION · Briviact · DRG IPGs · EPIDIOLEX · Evoke · Evoke SCS · GAMMAGARD · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · Hizentra · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · Iovera · Leqembi · MOVANTIK · Morphabond ER · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · Octrode SCS Leads · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · QUTENZA · RELISTOR · SCS IPGs · SOLIRIS · SYMPROIC · SYNCHROMEDII · Superion ISS · Symproic · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VALTOCO · VYEPTI · mild Device Kit
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for anesthesiology in FL.

Equivalent to $450 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
493
Per 100K population
32.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Elbualy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Elbualy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elbualy performed 1,108 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. Elbualy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elbualy received a total of $17,870 from 30 companies across 309 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. Elbualy's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Boca Raton?
Dr. Elbualy's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Elbualy) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →