Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Altan Ahmed, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. 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. Altan Ahmed is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Tampa, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 1,029 Medicare services across 898 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $5,963 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ 1,029 Medicare services
$5,963 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 | 135276 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
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 ↗1,029
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
898
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
250 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
85 | $12 | $53 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
80 | $15 | $63 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
58 | $38 | $78 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
58 | $57 | $197 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
45 | $273 | $1,732 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
30 | $39 | $258 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
30 | $77 | $195 |
| 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. |
29 | $191 | $3,157 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
28 | $25 | $114 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin. |
26 | $120 | $539 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
25 | $52 | $255 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
19 | $152 | $659 |
| Limited or follow-up CT scan A computed tomography scan that is limited in scope or performed as a follow-up to a previous examination. |
19 | $37 | $165 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
18 | $66 | $337 |
| Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes A procedure to obtain a tissue sample or remove lymph nodes located near the surface of the body using a needle. |
17 | $66 | $244 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 17 | $137 | $527 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
17 | $66 | $261 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 17 | $27 | $103 |
| Kidney drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance A radiologist replaces a kidney drainage tube while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure. |
16 | $89 | $356 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
14 | $453 | $2,104 |
| Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth A needle is inserted into a growth within the abdominal cavity to remove a small tissue sample for laboratory analysis. |
14 | $65 | $305 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
13 | $89 | $408 |
| Kidney tube placement with imaging guidance A tube is placed into the kidney using imaging guidance. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
13 | $162 | $778 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
12 | $57 | $386 |
| Kidney needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. |
12 | $81 | $485 |
| Radioactive drug therapy via arterial tube Administration of a radioactive therapeutic agent through a catheter inserted into an artery to target specific tissues. |
12 | $76 | $421 |
| Muscle needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of muscle tissue for laboratory examination. |
11 | $46 | $378 |
| Vena cava filter insertion with radiologist review A procedure to place a filter in the vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs, including review by a radiologist. |
11 | $165 | $868 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
11 | $150 | $755 |
| Stomach or large bowel tube replacement with fluoroscopy This procedure involves replacing a feeding tube in the stomach or large intestine. It is performed using fluoroscopic imaging and contrast dye to guide the placement. |
11 | $49 | $229 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
11 | $30 | $140 |
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.
5.4% high complexity
34.5% medium
60.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,963
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $994/year across 6 years
Top 36% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
21
Companies
70
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
$5,963 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,856
2023
$868
2022
$451
2021
$794
2020
$1,574
2019
$421
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,529
Boston Scientific Corporation
$859
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$739
Ethicon US, LLC
$573
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$458
Inari Medical, Inc.
$319
Balt USA, LLC
$297
Sirtex Medical Inc
$201
Delcath Systems
$138
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$138
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$131
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$114
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$110
Baxter Healthcare
$103
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$71
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$61
Covidien LP
$47
GE HEALTHCARE
$25
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$22
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6342) Intrasight Integ · ALPHAVAC · AXERT · BIOSENTRY TRACT SEALANT SYSTEM · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Certus 140 · Codman Certas · Concerto · Embozene · Endo GIA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - EMBOLICS · HEPZATO KIT · IVCF · Indigo · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LAVA LES (Liquid Embolic System) · Prestige Coil System · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPYGLASS · Solero · THERASPHERE · THERASPHERE-BIO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · Trek · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $579 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
TAMPA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Ahmed is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
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 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 250 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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 $5,963 from 21 companies across 70 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 vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Tampa?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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 →
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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.
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