Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adham Saad, MD

Surgery · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, Tampa, FL 33606
8139742201
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1154507754 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Saad 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. Saad

Dr. Adham Saad is a surgery in Tampa, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saad performed 204 Medicare services across 189 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saad received a total of $106,083 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 194 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Saad 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 204 Medicare services$ $106,083 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
204
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in FL for surgery
189
Unique beneficiaries
$226
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11 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, complex (40-54 min)41$135$545
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)40$173$671
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)39$89$383
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$121$507
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)26$65$273
Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope13$1,480$5,704
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope11$459$1,761
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 ↗
$106,083
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,155/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for surgery
20
Companies
194
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$63,923 (60.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35,150 (33.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,010 (6.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$25,411
2023
$40,673
2022
$14,891
2021
$14,239
2020
$3,118
2019
$3,194
2018
$4,557

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$60,654
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$35,009
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,725
CONMED Corporation
$2,254
DAVOL INC.
$1,931
ACELL, INC.
$980
Covidien LP
$575
Ethicon US, LLC
$375
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$237
TELA Bio, Inc.
$236
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$163
Solventum Corporation
$143
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$142
Allergan Inc.
$141
Boston Scientific Corporation
$134
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$123
Davol Inc.
$117
Teleflex LLC
$69
Baxter Healthcare
$52
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Top 3 companies account for 92.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3DMAX · ADVANCED WOUND CARE · AIRSEAL · AirSeal · CONMED SMOKE EVACUATION · Cytal · Da Vinci Surgical System · DuraSorb Monofilament Mesh · ENTERRA · Echelon Flex · Enseal X1 · FLOSEAL · GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial · Gentrix · Integra · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LIGASURE · LigaSure · OMNIGRAFT · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PREVENA · PROGRIP · PROLENE · Phasix Mesh · QuikClot · RESOLUTION CLIP · Restrata Wound Matrix · SIGNIA · STRATTICE · Signia · Sonicision
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 (60%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for surgery in FL.

Equivalent to $52,002 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
21.1
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Saad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 3%), with 18 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. Saad experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saad performed 41 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Saad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saad received a total of $106,083 from 20 companies across 194 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. Saad's costs compare to other surgerys in Tampa?
Dr. Saad's average Medicare payment per service is $226. 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. Saad) 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 →