Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Arindel Maharaj, M.D., PH.D

Internal Medicine · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
900 NW 17TH ST, Miami, FL 33136
3052432020
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1003142365 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. Maharaj 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. Maharaj

Dr. Arindel Maharaj is an internal medicine in Miami, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Maharaj performed 5,378 Medicare services across 4,780 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Maharaj received a total of $18,540 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Maharaj 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.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 7% volume in FL$ $18,540 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,378
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for internal medicine
4,780
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~336 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)807$67$193
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)781$93$299
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)740$26$162
Visual field test, extended547$43$234
Cataract surgery with lens implant373$421$2,428
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye367$21$77
New patient office visit (45-59 min)302$114$507
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient267$82$296
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement249$36$329
Ct scan of cornea238$25$139
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness174$9$59
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser105$253$1,183
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens84$603$3,022
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)74$29$167
Eye exam, established patient, focused71$45$194
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow56$190$1,277
Retinal photography (fundus photo)45$28$290
2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures28$39$342
Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft19$859$4,319
Insertion of eye fluid drainage device19$841$3,906
Destruction of lens tissue using laser17$310$1,535
Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session15$235$894
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.
6.9% high complexity
23.3% medium
69.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$18,540
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,649/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for internal medicine
14
Companies
146
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
$8,468 (45.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,822 (36.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,250 (17.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,841
2023
$5,853
2022
$4,218
2021
$3,443
2020
$2,008
2019
$617
2018
$559

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Oculus Surgical Inc.
$5,750
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$3,022
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,176
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,912
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,805
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,415
Glaukos Corporation
$1,222
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$559
ABBVIE INC.
$432
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$124
Allergan, Inc.
$74
Baudax Bio Inc.
$23
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited
$17
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 59.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVEFOCUS · ANJESO · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · Catalys System · Centurion · Clareon · Constellation · CyPass · DURYSTA · EVA · GONIO ready · Gonio · HYDRUS Microstent · Healon Viscoelastics · IACCESS · ISTENT · ISTENT INJECT W · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · Kahook Dual Blade · LenSx · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · Rhopressa · TECNIS IOL · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis 3-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis Symfony IOL · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · UltraSert · VERITAS Vision System · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · combined machine · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa
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 (46%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for internal medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $345 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
2,081
Per 100K population
77.5
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 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. Maharaj is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 4%), with 16 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. Maharaj experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Maharaj performed 807 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Maharaj receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Maharaj received a total of $18,540 from 14 companies across 146 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. Maharaj's costs compare to other internal medicines in Miami?
Dr. Maharaj's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Maharaj) 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 →