Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Asaf Aleem, MD

Psychiatry · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6360 PRESIDENTIAL CT STE 3, Fort Myers, FL 33919
7863775643
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1851371405 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. Aleem 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. Aleem

Dr. Asaf Aleem is a psychiatry in Fort Myers, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aleem performed 3,898 Medicare services across 836 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aleem received a total of $3,467 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in psychiatry. 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. Aleem 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in FL$ $3,467 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,898
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for psychiatry
836
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~195 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 complexity1,906$65$221
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)729$87$178
Therapy using electrical currents378$84$337
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes325$48$150
Initial hospital admission, high complexity207$139$619
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity145$40$121
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min71$92$327
Psychotherapy session, 1 hour70$107$250
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity52$97$319
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services15$130$295
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 ↗
$3,467
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $495/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for psychiatry
22
Companies
181
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
$3,467 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18
2023
$279
2022
$126
2021
$175
2020
$74
2019
$278
2018
$2,518

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$515
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$383
Lundbeck LLC
$367
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$324
Allergan Inc.
$321
Shire North American Group Inc
$236
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$234
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$206
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$188
Alkermes, Inc.
$154
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$92
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
ABBVIE INC.
$87
AbbVie Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Indivior Inc.
$38
Orexo US, Inc.
$35
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Tris Pharma Inc
$22
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
OWP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · ARISTADA · AUSTEDO · Adzenys XR-ODT · Aristada 441 mg · Austedo XR · BELSOMRA · Dyanavel XR · Fanapt · IGALMI · INGREZZA · INVEGA SUSTENNA · LATUDA · MYDAYIS · NUEDEXTA · QELBREE · REXULTI · SPRAVATO · SUBLOCADE · Subvenite · TRINTELLIX · Trintellix · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Zubsolv
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $89 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Psychiatrys within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
10.3
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.8 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. Aleem is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%), with 20 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. Aleem experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aleem performed 1,906 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. Aleem receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aleem received a total of $3,467 from 22 companies across 181 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. Aleem's costs compare to other psychiatrys in Fort Myers?
Dr. Aleem's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Aleem) 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 →