Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Aiham Al Ashhab, MD

Hospitalist Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
655 W 8TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
9042443850
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1548433949 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Al Ashhab

Dr. Aiham Al Ashhab is a hospitalist physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Al Ashhab performed 832 Medicare services across 649 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Al Ashhab received a total of $9,752 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist physician. 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. Al Ashhab 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 33% volume in FL$ $9,752 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
832
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for hospitalist physician
649
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~46 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 discharge management, 30+ min259$89$327
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity246$94$319
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity179$63$221
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less76$64$224
Initial hospital admission, high complexity30$137$619
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min25$59$242
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity17$103$422
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 ↗
$9,752
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,393/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for hospitalist physician
37
Companies
119
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
$9,752 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$72
2023
$797
2022
$797
2021
$1,009
2020
$1,266
2019
$2,891
2018
$2,920

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,352
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,313
Novo Nordisk Inc
$658
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$495
Abbott Laboratories
$475
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$438
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$364
Boston Scientific Corporation
$333
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$313
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$297
Inari Medical, Inc.
$249
MannKind Corporation
$239
AbbVie, Inc.
$237
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$220
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$216
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$209
Lilly USA, LLC
$195
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$184
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$175
Covidien LP
$171
Vapotherm Inc
$128
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$125
Genentech USA, Inc.
$125
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$119
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$117
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$112
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$109
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$108
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$105
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$99
TELA Bio, Inc.
$83
MEDELA LLC
$68
PFIZER INC.
$58
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.1% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for hospitalist physician in FL.

Equivalent to $1,172 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hospitalist Physicians within 10 mi
92
Per 100K population
9.1
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
SHANDS JACKSONVILLE
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. Al Ashhab is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%), with 18 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. Al Ashhab experienced with hospital discharge management, 30+ min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Al Ashhab performed 259 hospital discharge management, 30+ min 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. Al Ashhab receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Al Ashhab received a total of $9,752 from 37 companies across 119 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. Al Ashhab's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Al Ashhab's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Al Ashhab) 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 →