Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yamil Fourzali Sabbag, M.D.
Nuclear Medicine · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fourzali Sabbag
Dr. Yamil Fourzali Sabbag is a nuclear medicine specialist in Fort Myers, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fourzali Sabbag performed 13,496 Medicare services across 4,280 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fourzali Sabbag received a total of $241 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear medicine. 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. Fourzali Sabbag 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 40% volume in FL
$241 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,496
Medicare services
Top 40% in FL for nuclear medicine
4,280
Unique beneficiaries
$181
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) Administration of gadoterate meglumine, a contrast agent, in a 0.1 ml dose. |
5,631 | $0 | $2 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,145 | $0 | $1 |
| Piflufolastat F-18 diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of the radioactive tracer piflufolastat F-18 used for imaging. The dose specified is 1 millicurie. |
1,346 | $424 | $557 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
1,117 | $761 | $2,644 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 525 | $401 | $690 |
| 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. |
385 | $11 | $74 |
| Technetium Tc-99m medronate diagnostic injection An injection of Technetium Tc-99m medronate used for diagnostic imaging studies. The dose administered is up to 30 millicuries per study. |
240 | $28 | $63 |
| Whole body bone and joint nuclear medicine scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer to create pictures of the entire skeleton and joints. This scan helps evaluate bone health and detect abnormalities throughout the body. |
224 | $189 | $560 |
| SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body. |
208 | $250 | $723 |
| I-123 ioflupane diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of I-123 ioflupane used for imaging studies, with a dose up to 5 millicuries. |
156 | $2,130 | $3,488 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
110 | $89 | $175 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
92 | $46 | $73 |
| Nuclear medicine stomach emptying study A nuclear medicine test used to assess how quickly the stomach empties its contents. |
77 | $193 | $411 |
| Nuclear medicine liver and bile duct scan A nuclear medicine imaging test to evaluate the liver and bile duct system. |
69 | $224 | $594 |
| Bone scan with multiple time points A nuclear medicine imaging test that captures images of the bones at various intervals to assess bone health and detect abnormalities. |
68 | $242 | $627 |
| 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. |
68 | $6 | $21 |
| Whole body nuclear medicine scan with CT A combined imaging procedure using nuclear medicine and CT scans to visualize the entire body. |
67 | $927 | $3,317 |
| Technetium tc-99m mebrofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries | 64 | $7 | $64 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sulfur colloid diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m sulfur colloid used for imaging studies. The dose administered is up to 20 millicuries per study. |
59 | $64 | $96 |
| Nuclear medicine kidney study with drug administration A nuclear medicine test that evaluates kidney blood flow and function using a radioactive tracer and drug administration. |
56 | $126 | $555 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
54 | $98 | $1,322 |
| Copper Cu-64 dotatate diagnostic injection A diagnostic nuclear medicine injection using Copper Cu-64 dotatate to help image specific tissues or receptors in the body. |
52 | $752 | $1,031 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
50 | $49 | $319 |
| Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg | 49 | $0 | $8 |
| Parathyroid nuclear medicine study with SPECT A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer to visualize the parathyroid glands. The study includes single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) to create detailed three-dimensional images. |
46 | $230 | $807 |
| Iodine i-123 sodium iodide, diagnostic, per 100 microcuries, up to 999 microcuries | 42 | $18 | $182 |
| Technetium tc-99m mertiatide, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries | 41 | $254 | $772 |
| Lung ventilation and perfusion scan A nuclear medicine test that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate both air flow (ventilation) and blood flow (perfusion) in the lungs. |
36 | $246 | $611 |
| Nuclear medicine study with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test performed on a specific body area combined with a CT scan. |
35 | $1,064 | $3,475 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
35 | $100 | $319 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
34 | $87 | $785 |
| Technetium Tc-99m MAA diagnostic injection A radioactive tracer injection used for diagnostic imaging studies. The dose administered is up to 10 millicuries. |
33 | $106 | $151 |
| Technetium tc-99m pentetate, diagnostic, aerosol, per study dose, up to 75 millicuries | 32 | $85 | $115 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
30 | $344 | $776 |
| Florbetaben f18, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 8.1 millicuries | 30 | $2,195 | $2,800 |
| Brain nuclear medicine study with metabolic evaluation A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate brain metabolism. This procedure helps assess how brain tissues are functioning at a metabolic level. |
23 | $612 | $2,322 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
21 | $86 | $1,197 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
21 | $112 | $1,116 |
| Thyroid nuclear medicine study A diagnostic imaging test using radioactive material to evaluate the structure and function of the thyroid gland. |
20 | $146 | $315 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
19 | $24 | $44 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
19 | $92 | $199 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
17 | $135 | $368 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
14 | $100 | $1,190 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
13 | $158 | $2,642 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
12 | $3 | $56 |
| Nuclear medicine study, 1 area A diagnostic imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive material to evaluate the function or structure of a specific body area. |
11 | $159 | $450 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
89.8% medium
9.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$241
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $80/year across 3 years
Top 39% in FL for nuclear medicine
5
Companies
6
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
$241 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$124
2023
$21
2021
$96
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$82
GE HEALTHCARE
$66
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$42
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$21
Top 3 companies account for 78.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
POSLUMA · PYLARIFY · REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM
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 $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Nuclear medicines within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
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. Fourzali Sabbag is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Fourzali Sabbag experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fourzali Sabbag performed 5,631 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 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. Fourzali Sabbag receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fourzali Sabbag received a total of $241 from 5 companies across 6 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. Fourzali Sabbag's costs compare to other nuclear medicines in Fort Myers?
Dr. Fourzali Sabbag's average Medicare payment per service is $181. 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. Fourzali Sabbag) 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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