Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bahram Ahmadi, MD
Gastroenterology · Sebring, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ahmadi
Dr. Bahram Ahmadi is a gastroenterology specialist in Sebring, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmadi performed 5,742 Medicare services across 3,297 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmadi received a total of $15,313 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 651 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Ahmadi 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 4% volume in FL
$15,313 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,742
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for gastroenterology
3,297
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,001 | $94 | $192 |
| 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. |
1,402 | $66 | $121 |
| 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. |
564 | $136 | $363 |
| 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. |
504 | $120 | $284 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
298 | $54 | $638 |
| 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. |
224 | $93 | $183 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
198 | $104 | $845 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
105 | $90 | $645 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
78 | $201 | $980 |
| Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach. |
42 | $150 | $463 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
42 | $4 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
37 | $41 | $90 |
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
36 | $209 | $408 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
35 | $134 | $729 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
23 | $142 | $715 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
23 | $354 | $950 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
21 | $94 | $554 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
21 | $45 | $947 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body from esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A flexible endoscope is used to locate and remove a foreign object from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
17 | $126 | $700 |
| Esophageal motility study A test that evaluates the movement and function of the esophagus. |
14 | $50 | $652 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via capsule This procedure involves monitoring and recording the function of the esophagus using a small capsule attached to the esophageal wall. |
12 | $64 | $350 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves monitoring and recording esophageal function using a tube inserted through the nose that contains electrodes. |
12 | $38 | $512 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
11 | $562 | $1,800 |
| Rectal and anal tone and sensation test A physical examination to assess muscle tone and sensory function in the rectum and anus. |
11 | $385 | $1,560 |
| Rectal sensitivity and function study A test to evaluate the sensitivity and functional performance of the rectum. |
11 | $210 | $822 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
10.5% medium
89.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,313
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,188/year across 7 years
Top 10% in FL for gastroenterology
48
Companies
651
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
$13,297 (86.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,000 (13.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,900
2023
$3,706
2022
$2,230
2021
$2,030
2020
$1,178
2019
$2,482
2018
$1,788
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$2,000
AbbVie Inc.
$1,961
ABBVIE INC.
$1,590
AbbVie, Inc.
$1,356
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$1,156
PFIZER INC.
$993
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$799
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$661
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$517
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$421
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$408
Allergan Inc.
$295
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$242
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$239
Shionogi Inc
$238
Ethicon US, LLC
$183
Medtronic, Inc.
$158
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$154
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$154
Boston Scientific Corporation
$152
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$148
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$141
Axonics, Inc.
$131
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$122
Shire North American Group Inc
$113
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$101
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$97
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Celgene Corporation
$83
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$70
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$69
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$65
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$57
UCB, Inc.
$47
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$44
Romark Laboratories, LC
$35
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
THD America, Inc.
$30
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$28
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$17
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
INTRA-SANA LABORATORIES
$14
CapsoVision, Inc.
$14
GENZYME CORPORATION
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% 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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for gastroenterology in FL.
Equivalent to $267 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
10.6
County median income
$55,581
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS 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. Ahmadi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Ahmadi experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmadi performed 2,001 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Ahmadi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmadi received a total of $15,313 from 48 companies across 651 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. Ahmadi's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Sebring?
Dr. Ahmadi's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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. Ahmadi) 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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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.
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