Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hassan Baydoun, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · The Villages, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baydoun
Dr. Hassan Baydoun is a cardiovascular disease specialist in The Villages, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baydoun performed 6,700 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baydoun received a total of $8,480 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 224 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 14% volume in FL
$8,480 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,700
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,382 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,159 | $95 | $248 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
356 | $42 | $218 |
| 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. |
315 | $62 | $156 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
308 | $89 | $237 |
| 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. |
267 | $11 | $29 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
262 | $90 | $458 |
| 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. |
183 | $238 | $606 |
| 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. |
169 | $64 | $176 |
| 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. |
163 | $40 | $108 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
154 | $4 | $39 |
| 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. |
151 | $58 | $151 |
| 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. |
145 | $16 | $41 |
| 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. |
145 | $11 | $28 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
134 | $99 | $259 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
130 | $20 | $68 |
| 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. |
130 | $17 | $96 |
| 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. |
125 | $19 | $52 |
| 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. |
122 | $26 | $72 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
97 | $16 | $42 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
81 | $9 | $22 |
| 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. |
76 | $22 | $59 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
67 | $17 | $44 |
| 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. |
60 | $152 | $410 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
60 | $124 | $326 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
53 | $136 | $333 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 49 | $182 | $590 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
40 | $40 | $108 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
38 | $33 | $83 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
34 | $59 | $152 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
30 | $8 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
26 | $735 | $1,805 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
25 | $70 | $140 |
| 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. |
23 | $472 | $1,193 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
20 | $137 | $477 |
| 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. |
18 | $31 | $76 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
17 | $129 | $318 |
| 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. |
16 | $95 | $235 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
15 | $84 | $206 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
15 | $14 | $35 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $2 | $6 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
14 | $535 | $1,348 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
11 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
9.8% high complexity
47.3% medium
42.9% 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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
224
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$293
Penumbra, Inc.
$250
Medtronic, Inc.
$145
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$105
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
PFIZER INC.
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
Amgen Inc.
$37
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Reflow Medical Inc
$32
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$22
ATRICURE, INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
76
County median income
$73,297
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
6.2 mi
6.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Baydoun is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), with 15 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Baydoun receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baydoun received a total of $8,480 from 24 companies across 224 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 cardiologists in The Villages?
Dr. Baydoun'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. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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