Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD, M.SC., FCCP
Pulmonary Disease · Lehigh Acres, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. El-Gendy
Dr. Alaa El-Gendy is a pulmonary disease specialist in Lehigh Acres, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. El-Gendy performed 2,317 Medicare services across 1,944 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. El-Gendy received a total of $12,976 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 223 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary 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. El-Gendy 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 27% volume in FL
$12,976 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 | 85931 | 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 ↗2,317
Medicare services
Top 27% in FL for pulmonary disease
1,944
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
587 | $94 | $271 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
167 | $21 | $59 |
| Artery puncture collection of blood sample | 98 | $21 | $51 |
| Carboxyhemoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of carbon monoxide bound to hemoglobin in the blood. |
97 | $12 | $20 |
| Blood chloride level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of chloride in a blood sample. Chloride is an electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance and acid-base levels in the body. |
97 | $4 | $8 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
97 | $5 | $8 |
| Blood sodium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve function. |
97 | $5 | $8 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
97 | $2 | $4 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
97 | $2 | $4 |
| Blood gas test with oxygen saturation A test that measures the levels of gases in the blood, including oxygen saturation. |
96 | $76 | $126 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
89 | $30 | $98 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
89 | $44 | $93 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
85 | $42 | $89 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
84 | $15 | $30 |
| 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. |
77 | $131 | $355 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
70 | $4 | $6 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
59 | $29 | $64 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
48 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
41 | $68 | $191 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
37 | $490 | $1,100 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
29 | $28 | $61 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
27 | $25 | $70 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
22 | $59 | $312 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
18 | $13 | $28 |
| Methemoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen effectively. This quantitative analysis helps determine the level of methemoglobin in the blood. |
12 | $8 | $12 |
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 ↗$12,976
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,163/year across 6 years
Top 16% in FL for pulmonary disease
24
Companies
223
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
$6,645 (51.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,331 (48.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,659
2023
$466
2021
$290
2020
$839
2019
$3,759
2018
$962
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$6,331
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$1,988
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,683
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,038
Grifols USA, LLC
$405
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$371
GENZYME CORPORATION
$173
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$159
Ethicon Inc.
$150
Shire North American Group Inc
$106
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$88
Pulmonx Corporation
$75
Medical Graphics Corporation
$61
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$59
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$48
Olympus America Inc.
$45
Genentech USA, Inc.
$41
Electromed, Inc.
$33
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$26
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
OptiNose US, Inc.
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · DALIRESP · DUAKLIR PRESSAIR · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · FASENRA · GLASSIA · IMFINZI · INSPIRE · MONARCH · NUCALA · OFEV · OPSUMIT · Olympus Bronchoscopes · Olympus EBUS Bronchoscopes · Prolastin-C · Prolastin-C Liquid · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Spiration Valve System · TAGRISSO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Wakix · XOLAIR · Xhance · Xolair · Yupelri · ZEPHYR ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $560 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
8.8 mi
8.8 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. El-Gendy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers, with 19 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. El-Gendy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. El-Gendy performed 587 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. El-Gendy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. El-Gendy received a total of $12,976 from 24 companies across 223 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. El-Gendy's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Lehigh Acres?
Dr. El-Gendy's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. El-Gendy) 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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