Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erfan Albakri, MD

Neurology · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5 TAMPA GENERAL CIR STE 200, Tampa, FL 33606
8132509101
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1104998376 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Albakri

Dr. Erfan Albakri is a neurology in Tampa, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Albakri performed 2,454 Medicare services across 1,589 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Albakri received a total of $6,075 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 303 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. Albakri 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 18% volume in FL$ $6,075 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,454
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for neurology
1,589
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~129 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)629$132$355
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)525$97$255
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow253$140$375
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity242$63$160
Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow181$196$519
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)151$70$180
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)110$162$432
EEG, extended monitoring67$328$855
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes66$31$85
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes65$28$75
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study58$50$128
Initial hospital admission, high complexity36$137$350
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or30$25$65
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies25$220$560
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour16$101$215
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 ↗
$6,075
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $868/year across 7 years
Top 35% in FL for neurology
38
Companies
303
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
$6,025 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$49 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$755
2023
$906
2022
$750
2021
$720
2020
$641
2019
$1,296
2018
$1,007

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$969
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$878
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$648
Lilly USA, LLC
$394
AbbVie Inc.
$331
ABBVIE INC.
$331
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$290
Biogen, Inc.
$274
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$268
UCB, Inc.
$265
EMD Serono, Inc.
$257
PFIZER INC.
$140
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$110
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$108
Lundbeck LLC
$86
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$75
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$65
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$50
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$49
Allergan, Inc.
$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
Corium, LLC
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$30
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
GE Healthcare
$22
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$18
US WorldMeds, LLC
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$13
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.1% 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 $248 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
183
Per 100K population
12.3
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. Albakri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% 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. Albakri experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Albakri performed 629 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. Albakri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Albakri received a total of $6,075 from 38 companies across 303 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. Albakri's costs compare to other neurologys in Tampa?
Dr. Albakri's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Albakri) 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 →