Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hassan Baydoun, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · The Villages, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1050 OLD CAMP RD STE 270, The Villages, FL 32162
3526331966
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1538456256 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. Baydoun 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. Baydoun

Dr. Hassan Baydoun is a cardiovascular disease in The Villages, FL, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baydoun performed 6,505 Medicare services across 3,130 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baydoun received a total of $8,480 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 224 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. Baydoun 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 15% volume in FL$ $8,480 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,505
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for cardiovascular disease
3,130
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~465 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)1,382$0$2
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,159$95$248
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test356$42$218
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity315$62$156
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead267$11$29
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose262$90$458
Echocardiogram, transthoracic213$105$283
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect183$238$606
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)169$64$176
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers163$40$108
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)154$4$39
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow151$58$151
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician145$16$41
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician145$11$28
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity134$99$259
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg)130$20$68
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days125$19$52
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec122$26$72
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days97$16$42
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes81$9$22
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days76$22$59
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional67$17$44
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts60$152$410
New patient office visit (45-59 min)60$124$326
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel53$136$333
Cardiac catheterization49$182$590
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system40$40$108
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers38$33$83
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system34$59$152
Blood draw (venipuncture)30$8$17
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes30$39$96
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel26$735$1,805
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta25$70$140
Coronary stent placement23$472$1,193
Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist20$137$477
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access18$31$76
Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image17$129$318
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity16$95$235
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report15$84$206
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers15$14$35
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function15$2$6
Removal of plaque and blood clot, insertion of stent and/or balloon dilation of single vessel14$535$1,348
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat11$86$301
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.
8.9% high complexity
44.2% medium
47.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,480
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,211/year across 7 years
Top 28% in FL for cardiovascular disease
24
Companies
224
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
$8,480 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,424
2023
$2,861
2022
$2,144
2021
$722
2020
$502
2019
$543
2018
$284

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$3,585
Inari Medical, Inc.
$591
Boston Scientific Corporation
$512
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$409
Amgen Inc.
$390
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$372
Penumbra, Inc.
$305
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$285
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$285
PFIZER INC.
$254
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$245
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$221
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$198
Medtronic, Inc.
$174
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$160
Reflow Medical Inc
$153
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$119
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$54
ATRICURE, INC.
$46
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$38
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$25
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 System · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo System · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LifeVest · OMNILINK ELITE · OPTIMIZER · OPTIS · PRADAXA · PROMUS · Penumbra System · Repatha · S · TURBOHAWK · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Varithena Administration Pack · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent 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 $130 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
76
Per 100K population
55.3
County median income
$73,297
Nearest hospital
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
6.2 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. Baydoun is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), and 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. Baydoun experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baydoun performed 1,382 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Baydoun receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baydoun received a total of $8,480 from 24 companies across 224 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. Baydoun's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in The Villages?
Dr. Baydoun's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Baydoun) 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 →