Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Youssef Ghaly, M.D.
Family Medicine · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Ghaly 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. Ghaly
Dr. Youssef Ghaly is a family medicine specialist in Lakeland, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghaly performed 7,975 Medicare services across 1,701 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghaly received a total of $11,857 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 582 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Ghaly 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 3% volume in FL
$11,857 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 82770 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,975
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for family medicine
1,701
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
3,148 | $12 | $20 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
1,560 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
562 | $89 | $255 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
268 | $39 | $156 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
250 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
240 | $64 | $194 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
228 | $37 | $50 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
204 | $8 | $40 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
165 | $50 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
151 | $128 | $300 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 151 | $18 | $40 |
| Annual depression screening | 111 | $18 | $40 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
108 | $0 | $12 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
68 | $31 | $120 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
63 | $26 | $50 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
61 | $58 | $201 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
61 | $91 | $300 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
58 | $22 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
58 | $30 | $35 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
49 | $35 | $175 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
45 | $10 | $54 |
| 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. |
44 | $145 | $350 |
| 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. |
44 | $139 | $390 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
44 | $38 | $150 |
| 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. |
42 | $179 | $450 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
35 | $3 | $30 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $124 | $356 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
29 | $26 | $40 |
| 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. |
28 | $11 | $79 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
21 | $16 | $40 |
| 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. |
20 | $94 | $369 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
13 | $131 | $150 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $29 | $30 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
5.6% medium
93.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,857
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,694/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for family medicine
41
Companies
582
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
$10,512 (88.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,344 (11.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,443
2023
$1,388
2022
$1,446
2021
$3,136
2020
$1,484
2019
$1,443
2018
$1,517
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,977
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,616
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,361
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,203
ABBVIE INC.
$825
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$639
PFIZER INC.
$627
Amgen Inc.
$485
AbbVie Inc.
$333
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$291
Exact Sciences Corporation
$255
kaleo, Inc.
$194
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$191
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$165
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$126
Dexcom, Inc.
$117
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$112
Merz North America, Inc.
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$104
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$100
Allergan, Inc.
$93
Allergan Inc.
$82
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$69
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$65
VIVUS LLC
$64
Abbott Laboratories
$64
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$61
OptiNose US, Inc.
$46
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$26
Grifols USA, LLC
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$16
DEXCOM, INC.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AUVI-Q · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BOOSTRIX · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DALIRESP · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUEXIS · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Licart · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NUCALA · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PRADAXA · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 20 · Prolastin-C Liquid · Prolia · QELBREE · QSYMIA · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RAYOS · REYVOW · RUCONEST · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XEOMIN · XHANCE · XIFAXAN · Xhance · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZEPBOUND
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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $149 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
280
Per 100K population
36.8
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
8.3 mi
8.3 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. Ghaly is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of FL peers, with 20 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. Ghaly experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghaly performed 3,148 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Ghaly receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghaly received a total of $11,857 from 41 companies across 582 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. Ghaly's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Lakeland?
Dr. Ghaly's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Ghaly) 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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