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Dr. Zia Rab, MD
Interventional Cardiology · 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rab 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. Rab
Dr. Zia Rab is an interventional cardiology specialist in Lakeland, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rab performed 3,754 Medicare services across 3,153 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rab received a total of $8,440 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 245 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Rab 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 28% volume in FL
$8,440 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 | 139473 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗3,754
Medicare services
Top 28% in FL for interventional cardiology
3,153
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
575 | $6 | $22 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
430 | $52 | $163 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
324 | $10 | $75 |
| 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. |
232 | $11 | $43 |
| 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. |
226 | $92 | $194 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
199 | $138 | $372 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
195 | $58 | $270 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 120 | $174 | $803 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
102 | $91 | $192 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
95 | $414 | $1,615 |
| 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. |
86 | $122 | $299 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
81 | $12 | $38 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
73 | $74 | $252 |
| 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. |
73 | $137 | $262 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 60 | $162 | $377 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
54 | $146 | $498 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
53 | $55 | $146 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
45 | $21 | $87 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
45 | $15 | $64 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
43 | $627 | $2,262 |
| 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. |
42 | $145 | $485 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
37 | $68 | $170 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
37 | $2 | $167 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
30 | $44 | $147 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
30 | $62 | $133 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 29 | $56 | $145 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
26 | $862 | $3,522 |
| 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. |
26 | $61 | $201 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
26 | $20 | $63 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
26 | $625 | $1,764 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
26 | $84 | $865 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
26 | $14 | $377 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 26 | $221 | $910 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
25 | $89 | $295 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
24 | $393 | $1,605 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
17 | $20 | $66 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
16 | $586 | $1,939 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
16 | $11 | $38 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
15 | $479 | $1,881 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
15 | $78 | $258 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
14 | $440 | $1,960 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
14 | $333 | $1,449 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
14 | $87 | $282 |
| Ultrasound of heart An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart's structure and function. |
14 | $32 | $115 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
14 | $133 | $652 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
13 | $118 | $481 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $288 | $1,018 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
11 | $369 | $1,455 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
11 | $530 | $1,810 |
| 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. |
11 | $186 | $635 |
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.
23.6% high complexity
17.2% medium
59.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,440
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,206/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in FL for interventional cardiology
33
Companies
245
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
$8,291 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$149 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,654
2023
$848
2022
$471
2021
$367
2020
$499
2019
$2,471
2018
$2,130
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,355
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,861
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$842
Boston Scientific Corporation
$534
Medtronic, Inc.
$450
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$257
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$232
PFIZER INC.
$226
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$202
ABIOMED
$185
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$149
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$133
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$133
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$126
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$109
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$103
Amgen Inc.
$86
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$63
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$42
Surmodics, Inc.
$37
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$22
Philips North America LLC
$21
Nevro Corp.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Penumbra, Inc.
$16
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Baylis Medical Technologies Inc.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endo Sys ATK · (4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (9282) Turbo Power · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · ABRE · ACCOLADE SR · Adempas · BIOFLO · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · ClosureFast · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · HAWKONE · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · Legacy · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NRG needle · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Pounce Thrombectomy · PressureWire FFR · RESOLUTE ONYX · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Repatha · Resolute · SUPERA · SYMPLICITY G3 · Senza · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · Varithena Administration Pack · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $225 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Rab is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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. Rab experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rab performed 575 ekg interpretation and report 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. Rab receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rab received a total of $8,440 from 33 companies across 245 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. Rab's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Lakeland?
Dr. Rab's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Rab) 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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