Dr. Ali Alsamarah, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Alsamarah
Dr. Ali Alsamarah is a cardiovascular disease in Ocala, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alsamarah performed 586 Medicare services across 575 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alsamarah received a total of $7,367 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 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. Alsamarah 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 136 | $10 | $39 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 85 | $187 | $903 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 83 | $167 | $660 |
| Coronary stent placement | 45 | $439 | $1,829 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 41 | $280 | $1,148 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | 27 | $638 | $2,438 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity | 27 | $103 | $393 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 22 | $76 | $317 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | 22 | $140 | $534 |
| Injection for imaging of aorta above heart valve with review by radiologist | 21 | $31 | $120 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel | 21 | $58 | $252 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 17 | $66 | $255 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel with review by radiologist | 16 | $57 | $217 |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 12 | $617 | $3,777 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $219 | $1,025 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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. Alsamarah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Alsamarah experienced with use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes?
Does Dr. Alsamarah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Alsamarah's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Ocala?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology