Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Zahid Choudary, MD

Neurology · Brandon, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
413 W ROBERTSON ST STE B, Brandon, FL 33511
8133376178
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1801114160 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. Choudary 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. Choudary

Dr. Zahid Choudary is a neurology in Brandon, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choudary performed 1,645 Medicare services across 1,016 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choudary received a total of $14,520 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 90 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Choudary 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 23% volume in FL$ $14,520 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,645
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for neurology
1,016
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~110 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity609$62$120
Initial hospital admission, high complexity314$132$280
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity272$92$250
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)145$96$150
Critical care, first 30-74 min114$169$321
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 61-119 minutes40$320$600
New patient office visit (45-59 min)37$124$200
Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow25$183$400
Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication25$188$400
Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots25$125$400
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)20$67$180
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow19$138$379
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 ↗
$14,520
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,420/year across 6 years
Top 22% in FL for neurology
23
Companies
90
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13,031 (89.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,489 (10.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$232
2023
$311
2022
$579
2021
$2,062
2020
$11,299
2018
$39

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan, Inc.
$13,031
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$177
Amgen Inc.
$161
ARGENX US, INC.
$153
Lundbeck LLC
$146
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$104
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$79
Lilly USA, LLC
$64
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$53
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Biogen, Inc.
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Eisai Inc.
$39
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$35
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$27
PFIZER INC.
$25
Corium, LLC
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AJOVY · ANDEXXA · Adlarity · Aimovig · BRILINTA · EMGALITY · INBRIJA · Leqembi · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Nuedexta · QULIPTA · RADICAVA · REXULTI · RYTARY · TROKENDI XR · UBRELVY · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VUMERITY · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO
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 (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $883 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
145
Per 100K population
9.7
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON 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. Choudary is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 15 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. Choudary experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choudary performed 609 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Choudary receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Choudary received a total of $14,520 from 23 companies across 90 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. Choudary's costs compare to other neurologys in Brandon?
Dr. Choudary's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Choudary) 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 →