Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ahmad Younes, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Fleming Island, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Younes
Dr. Ahmad Younes is an interventional cardiology specialist in Fleming Island, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Younes performed 2,086 Medicare services across 1,938 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Younes received a total of $20,234 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 323 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Younes 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 50% volume in FL
$20,234 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,086
Medicare services
Top 50% in FL for interventional cardiology
1,938
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
859 | $5 | $31 |
| 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. |
337 | $94 | $165 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
140 | $10 | $25 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
90 | $10 | $80 |
| 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. |
77 | $125 | $315 |
| 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 | $63 | $112 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 70 | $206 | $1,022 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
69 | $55 | $236 |
| 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. |
51 | $29 | $110 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
47 | $62 | $127 |
| 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. |
28 | $25 | $100 |
| 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. |
25 | $27 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
22 | $73 | $205 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
21 | $9 | $27 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
18 | $4 | $12 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
17 | $423 | $1,351 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
16 | $412 | $6,500 |
| 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. |
16 | $18 | $64 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $96 | $239 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $19 | $52 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
15 | $84 | $375 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
14 | $156 | $422 |
| 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. |
14 | $24 | $112 |
| 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. |
13 | $14 | $76 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $292 | $1,285 |
| 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. |
11 | $17 | $75 |
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.
10.6% high complexity
8.8% medium
80.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,234
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,891/year across 7 years
Top 26% in FL for interventional cardiology
41
Companies
323
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
$19,959 (98.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$250 (1.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,037
2023
$1,234
2022
$1,083
2021
$1,469
2020
$5,384
2019
$2,119
2018
$4,909
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,335
Abbott Laboratories
$3,887
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$2,854
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,760
ABIOMED
$1,106
Medtronic, Inc.
$716
Inari Medical, Inc.
$605
Amgen Inc.
$502
Terumo Medical Corporation
$347
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$342
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$329
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$247
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$210
Endologix LLC
$209
Boston Scientific Corporation
$174
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$136
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$132
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$127
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$111
PFIZER INC.
$105
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$100
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$98
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$86
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$84
CVRx, Inc.
$83
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$80
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$75
Endologix, Inc.
$71
Penumbra, Inc.
$47
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$46
Lundbeck LLC
$41
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Relypsa, Inc.
$24
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$23
CORDIS US CORP.
$18
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.7% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $970 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
9.4
County median income
$86,094
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL
5.3 mi
5.3 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. Younes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Younes experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Younes performed 859 ekg interpretation and report 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. Younes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Younes received a total of $20,234 from 41 companies across 323 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. Younes's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Fleming Island?
Dr. Younes's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Younes) 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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