Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ratan Ahuja, MD FACC
Cardiovascular Disease · Orange City, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ahuja
Dr. Ratan Ahuja is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Orange City, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahuja performed 15,753 Medicare services across 5,420 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahuja received a total of $24,377 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 412 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. Ahuja 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 3% volume in FL
$24,377 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 | 74681 | 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 ↗15,753
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for cardiovascular disease
5,420
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~829 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
4,908 | $0 | $2 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
2,436 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,426 | $94 | $353 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,133 | $43 | $220 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
774 | $87 | $1,355 |
| 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. |
456 | $54 | $405 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
445 | $145 | $1,059 |
| 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. |
387 | $331 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
268 | $94 | $361 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
238 | $10 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
220 | $136 | $479 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 202 | $28 | $160 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
189 | $197 | $1,012 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
171 | $9 | $45 |
| 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. |
149 | $11 | $96 |
| 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. |
148 | $63 | $253 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
140 | $0 | $10 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 129 | $313 | $1,600 |
| 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. |
124 | $133 | $696 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
120 | $137 | $690 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
106 | $16 | $100 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
105 | $7 | $60 |
| 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. |
102 | $118 | $550 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
88 | $30 | $138 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
82 | $16 | $138 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
72 | $53 | $260 |
| 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. |
71 | $140 | $746 |
| 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. |
69 | $38 | $205 |
| 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. |
66 | $182 | $721 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
64 | $2,093 | $11,000 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
64 | $139 | $710 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
62 | $11 | $52 |
| 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. |
58 | $22 | $148 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
53 | $25 | $225 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
53 | $28 | $250 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
53 | $1 | $5 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
41 | $25 | $100 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
39 | $128 | $1,871 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
36 | $12 | $105 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
35 | $873 | $7,789 |
| Arterial injection of drug or substance A procedure where a medication or other substance is injected directly into an artery. |
34 | $14 | $103 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
33 | $22 | $265 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
30 | $99 | $1,788 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $81 | $402 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
27 | $40 | $170 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
24 | $20 | $103 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
23 | $195 | $2,029 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
21 | $36 | $120 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
20 | $725 | $5,390 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
19 | $88 | $361 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
17 | $118 | $1,814 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
16 | $57 | $345 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $744 | $4,000 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
13 | $6,654 | $30,000 |
| 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. |
13 | $15 | $105 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $60 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
13 | $56 | $262 |
| 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. |
12 | $68 | $233 |
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
69.1% medium
24.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,377
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,482/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for cardiovascular disease
62
Companies
412
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
$24,240 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$138 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,948
2023
$4,184
2022
$1,534
2021
$1,277
2020
$1,725
2019
$6,726
2018
$4,983
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$4,601
ABIOMED
$3,503
Abbott Laboratories
$3,288
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$3,253
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,263
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,240
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,061
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$697
CVRx, Inc.
$625
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$558
Cook Medical LLC
$418
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$309
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$304
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$294
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$259
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$178
BIOTRONIK INC.
$159
Amgen Inc.
$139
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$138
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$126
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$125
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$116
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$110
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$100
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$92
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$85
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$84
Allergan Inc.
$78
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$75
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$74
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$71
Pulmonx Corporation
$64
PFIZER INC.
$56
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$54
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Inari Medical, Inc.
$35
Boston Scientific Corporation
$35
Electromed, Inc.
$34
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$32
Terumo Medical Corporation
$32
MEDICOMP INC
$26
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$26
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$21
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$20
Philips North America LLC
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
United Therapeutics Corporation
$15
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Arrow International, Inc.
$13
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $155 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH FISH MEMORIAL
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. Ahuja is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Ahuja experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahuja performed 4,908 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Ahuja receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahuja received a total of $24,377 from 62 companies across 412 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. Ahuja's costs compare to other cardiologists in Orange City?
Dr. Ahuja's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Ahuja) 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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