Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Asad Sawar, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Tampa, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sawar 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. Sawar
Dr. Asad Sawar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Tampa, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sawar performed 7,005 Medicare services across 3,505 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sawar received a total of $20,529 from 71 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 711 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Sawar 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 13% volume in FL
$20,529 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 | 81234 | 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 ↗7,005
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for cardiovascular disease
3,505
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,539 | $67 | $146 |
| 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. |
1,423 | $64 | $147 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
1,197 | $40 | $80 |
| 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. |
303 | $28 | $72 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
236 | $17 | $51 |
| 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. |
216 | $96 | $213 |
| 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. |
168 | $21 | $55 |
| 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. |
166 | $23 | $69 |
| 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. |
152 | $6 | $75 |
| 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. |
139 | $20 | $54 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
128 | $80 | $218 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
124 | $32 | $190 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
107 | $9 | $32 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
107 | $19 | $54 |
| 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. |
106 | $17 | $44 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
106 | $143 | $449 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
81 | $29 | $78 |
| 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. |
70 | $29 | $138 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
44 | $90 | $236 |
| 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. |
42 | $10 | $101 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
37 | $20 | $53 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
36 | $340 | $954 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
36 | $49 | $152 |
| 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. |
31 | $48 | $128 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
28 | $360 | $852 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
25 | $20 | $53 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
24 | $143 | $398 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 23 | $210 | $642 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
22 | $842 | $3,002 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
22 | $21 | $53 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
22 | $169 | $534 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
22 | $146 | $387 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
21 | $135 | $398 |
| 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. |
19 | $11 | $34 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
19 | $85 | $223 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
19 | $14 | $37 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
19 | $2 | $6 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
17 | $171 | $508 |
| 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. |
16 | $89 | $215 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
15 | $17 | $45 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
15 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
14 | $29 | $87 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
13 | $9 | $32 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
13 | $19 | $59 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
12 | $449 | $1,286 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
11 | $142 | $376 |
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.
10.8% high complexity
6.5% medium
82.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,529
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,933/year across 7 years
Top 14% in FL for cardiovascular disease
71
Companies
711
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
$15,004 (73.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,525 (26.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,403
2023
$2,580
2022
$2,232
2021
$3,258
2020
$2,673
2019
$3,530
2018
$3,853
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,359
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,547
Cook Incorporated
$1,522
PFIZER INC.
$1,055
BIOTRONIK INC.
$950
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$908
CVRx, Inc.
$806
Cook Medical LLC
$686
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$577
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$531
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$513
Medtronic, Inc.
$459
Boston Scientific Corporation
$397
Inari Medical, Inc.
$386
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$379
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$350
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$293
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$267
Lundbeck LLC
$253
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$235
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$225
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$218
ABIOMED
$217
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$209
Abbott Laboratories
$185
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$169
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$166
EKOS Corporation
$162
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$157
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$157
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$150
Amgen Inc.
$143
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$126
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$121
Novo Nordisk Inc
$119
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$100
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$96
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$90
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$88
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$81
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$69
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$68
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$67
Vital Connect, Inc
$65
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$54
Baxter Healthcare
$52
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$46
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$43
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$40
ATRICURE, INC.
$40
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$40
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Ethicon US, LLC
$36
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$35
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$34
Quidel Corporation
$34
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$33
CMS Imaging, Inc.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$28
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$27
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$22
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$21
United Therapeutics Corporation
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
CHIESI USA, INC.
$15
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$14
HeartFlow, Inc.
$14
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$14
Coala Life Inc
$13
GE Healthcare
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% 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 (73%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $293 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
225
Per 100K population
15.1
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
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. Sawar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of FL peers, 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. Sawar experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sawar performed 1,539 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Sawar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sawar received a total of $20,529 from 71 companies across 711 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. Sawar's costs compare to other cardiologists in Tampa?
Dr. Sawar's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Sawar) 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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