Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ronnie Sabbah, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Leesburg, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
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. Sabbah 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. Sabbah
Dr. Ronnie Sabbah is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Leesburg, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sabbah performed 3,179 Medicare services across 2,113 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sabbah received a total of $1,520 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Sabbah 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 38% volume in FL
$1,520 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 | 78486 | 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 ↗3,179
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for cardiovascular disease
2,113
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
739 | $62 | $206 |
| 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. |
671 | $90 | $417 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
279 | $100 | $434 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
273 | $75 | $615 |
| 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. |
172 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
139 | $97 | $1,012 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
118 | $15 | $58 |
| 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. |
118 | $10 | $39 |
| 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. |
108 | $39 | $615 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
84 | $45 | $195 |
| 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. |
74 | $93 | $338 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
62 | $16 | $61 |
| 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. |
59 | $141 | $674 |
| 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. |
56 | $22 | $83 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
38 | $83 | $387 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
26 | $19 | $242 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
22 | $31 | $132 |
| 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. |
22 | $50 | $755 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
21 | $49 | $185 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
16 | $25 | $150 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 16 | $237 | $2,609 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $72 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
14 | $2 | $64 |
| 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. |
14 | $46 | $548 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
11 | $56 | $220 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
11 | $6 | $74 |
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.
14.6% high complexity
24.0% medium
61.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,520
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $217/year across 7 years
Bottom 34% in FL for cardiovascular disease
22
Companies
84
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
$1,496 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$228
2023
$366
2022
$281
2021
$93
2020
$145
2019
$245
2018
$161
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$225
ABIOMED
$154
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$135
Medtronic, Inc.
$127
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$71
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$71
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$62
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26
Lundbeck LLC
$22
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$18
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Amgen Inc.
$13
Arrow International, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Azure · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CLEVIPREX · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · INSPIRE · Impella · Interventional Products · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LATITUDE · LINQ II · LifeVest · Micra · NORTHERA · PRADAXA · RESONATE EL ICD VR · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SelectSecure · VERQUVO · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZONTIVITY
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 $48 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
13.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
UF HEALTH LEESBURG HOSPITAL
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. Sabbah is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Sabbah experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sabbah performed 739 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. Sabbah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sabbah received a total of $1,520 from 22 companies across 84 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. Sabbah's costs compare to other cardiologists in Leesburg?
Dr. Sabbah's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Sabbah) 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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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.
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