Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gazelle Aram, MD

Anesthesiology · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
6333 N FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
9546781074
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1922244516 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. Aram 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. Aram

Dr. Gazelle Aram is an anesthesiology in Ft Lauderdale, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aram performed 18,018 Medicare services across 1,909 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aram received a total of $3,491 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Aram 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 0% volume in FL$ $3,491 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,018
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for anesthesiology
1,909
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,060 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
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration12,998$0$9
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)2,148$0$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)604$69$180
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)491$99$250
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg281$10$25
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement160$47$110
New patient office visit (45-59 min)151$126$318
Drug screening test129$61$200
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms126$195$633
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level120$230$482
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch95$75$403
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level77$91$220
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level72$210$340
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level71$111$180
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance64$149$313
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level57$233$372
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level57$119$195
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance52$76$202
Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes48$38$100
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance39$205$510
Joint injection, major joint38$51$133
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into suprascapular shoulder nerve27$78$170
New patient office visit (30-44 min)26$78$220
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance18$209$500
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into rib nerve16$82$229
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into multiple rib nerves for regional nerve block16$28$81
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint13$292$470
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement13$94$237
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint11$536$860
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 ↗
$3,491
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $499/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for anesthesiology
22
Companies
107
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
$3,491 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$334
2023
$887
2022
$1,310
2021
$681
2020
$19
2019
$105
2018
$155

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,010
Medtronic, Inc.
$657
Curonix LLC
$322
Stryker Corporation
$208
AbbVie Inc.
$200
Boston Scientific Corporation
$188
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$141
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$125
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$112
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$91
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$74
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$67
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$58
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Allergan, Inc.
$36
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$32
Allergan Inc.
$31
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$19
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$15
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BARHEMSYS · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · General - Pain Management · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · MOVANTIK · Movantik · ORTHOVISC · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim IPG · Prospera · QULIPTA · RELISTOR · SPINEJACK · SPRINT PNS System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · mild Device Kit
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for anesthesiology in FL.

Equivalent to $19 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
541
Per 100K population
27.8
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS 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. Aram is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 7%), with 17 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. Aram experienced with contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aram performed 12,998 contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration 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. Aram receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aram received a total of $3,491 from 22 companies across 107 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. Aram's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Ft Lauderdale?
Dr. Aram's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Aram) 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 →