Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Haytham Elgharably

Thoracic Surgery · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
Speaking/Promotional
1 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, Tampa, FL 33606
8138218038
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1659645216 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. Elgharably 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. Elgharably

Dr. Haytham Elgharably is a thoracic surgery in Tampa, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Elgharably performed 238 Medicare services across 238 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Elgharably received a total of $20,599 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Elgharably 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 45% volume in FL$ $20,599 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
238
Medicare services
Top 45% in FL for thoracic surgery
238
Unique beneficiaries
$618
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~17 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
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)31$139$821
Harvest of vein using an endoscope27$12$116
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine22$1,152$17,758
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft19$861$15,561
Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine17$2,092$19,032
Repair of tricuspid valve with ring insertion17$1,268$17,806
New patient office visit (45-59 min)17$102$636
Coronary artery bypass or valve procedure reoperation more than 1 month after original operation16$404$3,674
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)14$40$269
Extensive destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber on heart-lung machine12$649$5,133
New patient office visit (30-44 min)12$56$351
Initial hospital admission, high complexity12$125$1,288
Preparation of 2 donor lungs11$205$7,802
Repair of tricuspid valve11$2,053$20,720
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.
42.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
57.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$20,599
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,433/year across 6 years
Top 26% in FL for thoracic surgery
14
Companies
68
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,630 (51.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,608 (32.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,362 (16.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,666
2023
$11,888
2022
$229
2020
$39
2019
$2,188
2018
$589

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$11,570
Artivion, Inc.
$5,171
Abbott Laboratories
$2,327
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$574
XVIVO Perfusion Inc.
$455
Bolton Medical Inc
$237
Ethicon US, LLC
$90
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
AtriCure, Inc.
$34
Dilon Technologies, Inc.
$30
ABIOMED
$22
Corcym Inc
$18
ICU Medical Inc
$16
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$12
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Avalus · BIOMEDICUS · Cardiac non-SynerGraft · Duran Ancore · EPIC · ETHICON · Endurant · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · HeartMate PHP · Impella · MC3 NAUTILUS(TM) ECMO OXYGENATOR · Mitra Clip system · PERCEVAL · PROLENE · Percutaneous trach tube insertion kit · Relay Plus · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · TACHOSIL · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · XVIVO Perfusion System (XPS) · trach tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
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 (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $8,655 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Thoracic Surgerys within 10 mi
67
Per 100K population
4.5
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. Elgharably is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional 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. Elgharably experienced with new patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Elgharably performed 31 new patient office visit, complex (60-74 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. Elgharably receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Elgharably received a total of $20,599 from 14 companies across 68 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. Elgharably's costs compare to other thoracic surgerys in Tampa?
Dr. Elgharably's average Medicare payment per service is $618. 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. Elgharably) 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 →