Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sophia Ahmed, M.D.

Neurology · Port St Lucie, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1700 SE HILLMOOR DR, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
7723359600
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1639209273 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Sophia Ahmed is a neurology in Port St Lucie, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 1,524 Medicare services across 980 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $8,186 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 363 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 23% volume in FL$ $8,186 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,524
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for neurology
980
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~80 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 (30-39 min)477$96$225
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)170$67$153
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg132$0$1
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml118$1$7
New patient office visit (45-59 min)109$128$358
Blood draw (venipuncture)78$8$9
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg75$6$10
Mri scan of brain without contrast64$95$1,673
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles63$50$199
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study43$99$178
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies30$225$973
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast27$73$1,517
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 61-119 minutes27$326$1,151
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies26$171$716
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast22$98$1,485
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast19$44$639
New patient office visit (30-44 min)18$65$232
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast13$188$2,323
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views13$35$107
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,186
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,169/year across 7 years
Top 31% in FL for neurology
43
Companies
363
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
$8,129 (99.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$44 (0.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$711
2023
$1,907
2022
$1,946
2021
$1,454
2020
$345
2019
$939
2018
$884

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$1,929
Biogen, Inc.
$1,288
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$553
AbbVie Inc.
$491
SK Life Science, Inc.
$395
EMD Serono, Inc.
$338
Lilly USA, LLC
$313
ABBVIE INC.
$306
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$285
Amgen Inc.
$202
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$199
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$178
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$170
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$160
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$149
PFIZER INC.
$140
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$118
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$113
Eisai Inc.
$88
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Novo Nordisk Inc
$61
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Welch Allyn
$44
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Nevro Corp.
$31
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$31
US WorldMeds, LLC
$31
ARGENX US, INC.
$26
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Neurelis, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Allergan Inc.
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
MDD US Operations, LLC
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% 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 $537 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
10.4
County median income
$69,027
Nearest hospital
ST LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment— Not enrolledN/A
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Ahmed experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 477 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Ahmed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed received a total of $8,186 from 43 companies across 363 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 neurologys in Port St Lucie?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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 →