Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raam Sambandam, M.D.
Neurology · Clermont, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sambandam
Dr. Raam Sambandam is a neurology specialist in Clermont, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sambandam performed 40,778 Medicare services across 1,483 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sambandam received a total of $57,486 from 84 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1477 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Sambandam 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in FL
$57,486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 113968 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗40,778
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for neurology
1,483
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immune globulin infusion (Gammagard) An injection of immune globulin (Gammagard Liquid) to provide antibodies. The dose specified is 500 mg. |
27,630 | $36 | $88 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
8,450 | $5 | $7 |
| 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. |
1,683 | $91 | $271 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
829 | $16 | $130 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
419 | $12 | $96 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
263 | $1 | $5 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
259 | $49 | $324 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
233 | $4 | $25 |
| 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. |
220 | $73 | $214 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 180 | $154 | $467 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
103 | $189 | $548 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
77 | $97 | $595 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
76 | $42 | $139 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
76 | $131 | $376 |
| 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. |
73 | $69 | $191 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
57 | $328 | $965 |
| 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. |
46 | $218 | $637 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
43 | $261 | $787 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
37 | $113 | $345 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
12 | $25 | $77 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
12 | $26 | $76 |
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.
70.6% high complexity
23.5% medium
5.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$57,486
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,212/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for neurology
84
Companies
1,477
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
$25,338 (44.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$24,580 (42.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,569 (13.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$24,728
2023
$12,217
2022
$10,722
2021
$2,846
2020
$2,559
2019
$2,912
2018
$1,502
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARGENX US, INC.
$16,187
Lilly USA, LLC
$7,988
Grifols USA, LLC
$3,656
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,386
UCB, Inc.
$2,730
Biogen, Inc.
$1,452
Celgene Corporation
$1,390
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,142
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,130
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$1,012
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$976
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$931
MDD US Operations, LLC
$835
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$833
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$798
PFIZER INC.
$796
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$782
Eisai Inc.
$571
AbbVie Inc.
$541
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$520
Lundbeck LLC
$513
ABBVIE INC.
$501
Genentech USA, Inc.
$499
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$486
SK Life Science, Inc.
$426
EMD Serono, Inc.
$405
CSL Behring
$396
Amgen Inc.
$361
US WorldMeds, LLC
$361
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$286
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$268
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$263
Abbott Laboratories
$261
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$255
Allergan, Inc.
$239
Neurelis, Inc.
$234
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$233
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$208
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$203
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$198
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$189
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$185
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$176
Allergan Inc.
$171
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$157
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$154
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$154
Boston Scientific Corporation
$140
INSIGHTEC,INC
$133
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$121
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$114
EISAI INC.
$113
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Corium, LLC
$103
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$98
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$96
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$87
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$75
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Bausch Health US, LLC
$60
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$51
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$47
GE HEALTHCARE
$42
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$41
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$40
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$33
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$29
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$29
Zyla Life Sciences
$28
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$25
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$22
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$22
GE HealthCare
$18
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$17
Strongbridge US INC.
$16
Piramal Imaging Limited
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% 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 (44%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for neurology in FL.
Equivalent to $141 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
17.8
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH LAKE 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. Sambandam is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 17 years of NPI registration.
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. Sambandam experienced with immune globulin infusion (gammagard)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sambandam performed 27,630 immune globulin infusion (gammagard) 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. Sambandam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sambandam received a total of $57,486 from 84 companies across 1,477 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. Sambandam's costs compare to other neurologists in Clermont?
Dr. Sambandam's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Sambandam) 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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