Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thabet Alsheikh, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Alsheikh
Dr. Thabet Alsheikh is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Pensacola, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alsheikh performed 6,491 Medicare services across 2,865 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alsheikh received a total of $28,711 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Alsheikh 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in FL
$28,711 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,491
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,865
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,212 | $15 | $75 |
| 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. |
977 | $27 | $70 |
| 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. |
887 | $21 | $100 |
| 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. |
770 | $19 | $85 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
527 | $19 | $85 |
| 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. |
334 | $26 | $120 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
315 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
210 | $64 | $150 |
| 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. |
185 | $77 | $149 |
| 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. |
97 | $10 | $65 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
92 | $31 | $129 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
86 | $255 | $925 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
75 | $105 | $280 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
73 | $253 | $925 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
57 | $776 | $2,435 |
| 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. |
55 | $139 | $420 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
50 | $66 | $355 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
42 | $635 | $1,722 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
39 | $57 | $310 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 38 | $160 | $285 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
33 | $65 | $150 |
| 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. |
30 | $20 | $85 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
29 | $697 | $1,815 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
28 | $68 | $195 |
| 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. |
28 | $42 | $180 |
| 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. |
27 | $109 | $198 |
| 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. |
26 | $106 | $200 |
| 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. |
24 | $96 | $215 |
| 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. |
23 | $55 | $218 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
23 | $172 | $455 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
17 | $413 | $1,120 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
16 | $280 | $754 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
15 | $23 | $99 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
15 | $5 | $15 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
13 | $47 | $115 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
12 | $15 | $66 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
11 | $713 | $1,970 |
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.
45.5% high complexity
0.6% medium
53.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,711
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,102/year across 7 years
Top 41% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
25
Companies
188
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,182 (56.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,497 (40.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,031 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,717
2023
$4,125
2022
$1,225
2021
$508
2020
$218
2019
$7,108
2018
$12,810
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$16,275
Abbott Laboratories
$4,732
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,665
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,630
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,126
Medtronic, Inc.
$688
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$669
CVRx, Inc.
$416
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$239
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$186
ABIOMED
$146
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$142
Baxter Healthcare
$133
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$131
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$118
Amgen Inc.
$81
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$70
Stereotaxis Inc
$62
Cook Medical LLC
$57
Teleflex LLC
$39
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$36
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$23
AtriCure, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · AVEIR · Arctic Front · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · CareLink · Carto 3 System · CartoSound · Catheter - Turnpike · Claria MRI · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · EVOLUTION · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL THERAPIES · Guidewires · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Impella · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · JOT DX · LifeVest · MICRA · MODELS · MULTAQ · Micra · Niobe · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · REVEAL LINQ · Repatha · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · remede System
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 →
The majority of payments (56%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $442 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
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. Alsheikh is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 20 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. Alsheikh experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alsheikh performed 1,212 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Alsheikh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alsheikh received a total of $28,711 from 25 companies across 188 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. Alsheikh's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Pensacola?
Dr. Alsheikh'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. Alsheikh) 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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