Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ralph Zagha, MD

Urology Physician · Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2951 NW 49TH AVE, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
9546520246
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1063450773 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. Zagha 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. Zagha

Dr. Ralph Zagha is an urology physician in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zagha performed 2,624 Medicare services across 1,238 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zagha received a total of $3,757 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Zagha 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 38% volume in FL$ $3,757 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,624
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for urology physician
1,238
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~138 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 follow-up visit, moderate complexity725$65$125
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity709$41$100
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)521$94$200
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity331$106$250
New patient office visit (45-59 min)140$127$300
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube47$48$125
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope42$194$325
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent36$20$250
Bladder ultrasound after voiding23$8$45
Crushing of stone of ureter using an endoscope20$323$2,000
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope16$261$380
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)14$73$150
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
2.2% medium
97.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,757
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $537/year across 7 years
Top 49% in FL for urology physician
43
Companies
142
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
$3,616 (96.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$141 (3.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$872
2023
$567
2022
$486
2021
$640
2020
$341
2019
$579
2018
$271

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Rochester Medical Corporation
$434
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$294
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$285
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$240
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$188
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$184
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$164
Boston Scientific Corporation
$154
Terumo Medical Corporation
$132
Olympus America Inc.
$126
Coloplast Corp
$122
Ethicon US, LLC
$114
Amgen Inc.
$107
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$104
Allergan Inc.
$100
Lilly USA, LLC
$91
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$71
180 Medical, Inc.
$64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$63
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$55
Allergan, Inc.
$51
Teleflex LLC
$49
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$49
Celgene Corporation
$47
UCB, Inc.
$45
Incyte Corporation
$42
Biofrontera Inc.
$37
ConvaTec Inc.
$32
Davol Inc.
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$18
COLOPLAST CORP
$18
NeoTract Inc.
$18
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.0% 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $143 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
145
Per 100K population
7.5
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL
2.7 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. Zagha is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Zagha experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zagha performed 725 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Zagha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zagha received a total of $3,757 from 43 companies across 142 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. Zagha's costs compare to other urology physicians in Lauderdale Lakes?
Dr. Zagha's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Zagha) 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 →