Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Asim Ahmed, DO

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Miramar Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Mixed engagement
7720 US HIGHWAY 98 W STE 110, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
8502671603
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1427340355 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. Ahmed 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. Ahmed

Dr. Asim Ahmed is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Miramar Beach, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 4,310 Medicare services across 2,664 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $71,070 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 296 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology 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. Ahmed 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 35% volume in FL$ $71,070 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,310
Medicare services
Top 35% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,664
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~308 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
EKG interpretation and report717$6$16
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days601$23$37
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)418$72$111
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days400$20$29
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days367$20$31
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system234$27$64
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days202$29$75
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)152$109$166
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days127$20$30
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional115$20$67
Initial hospital admission, high complexity79$137$516
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access67$12$39
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days63$18$27
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity61$95$262
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)58$143$219
Programming of cardiac rhythm monitor system57$19$45
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system55$41$98
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report53$83$292
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function52$2$165
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers51$14$47
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity46$60$182
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat42$84$823
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin36$9$13
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity33$99$351
New patient office visit (45-59 min)30$106$151
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode29$412$1,911
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system28$42$89
Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system25$29$68
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation23$778$2,889
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus during surgery on heart or great blood vessels with report19$161$579
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min19$88$270
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead14$9$74
Programming of single lead pacemaker system13$22$54
Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm13$251$1,088
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring, transmission and review and report by health care professional11$19$116
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.
31.2% high complexity
1.2% medium
67.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$71,070
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,153/year across 7 years
Top 21% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
21
Companies
296
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
$27,350 (38.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$22,875 (32.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,845 (29.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,032
2023
$6,481
2022
$4,737
2021
$7,233
2020
$2,027
2019
$12,676
2018
$29,884

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$33,278
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18,679
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,705
Abbott Laboratories
$3,915
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,511
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,212
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,504
ABIOMED
$1,065
Amgen Inc.
$346
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$179
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$147
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$142
Novo Nordisk Inc
$111
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$36
Philips North America LLC
$35
PFIZER INC.
$33
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 79.7% 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 (38%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,649 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$79,281
Nearest hospital
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL ON THE EMERALD COAST
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. Ahmed is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and mixed 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. Ahmed experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 717 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. Ahmed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed received a total of $71,070 from 21 companies across 296 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. Ahmed's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Miramar Beach?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Ahmed) 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 →