Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Saeed Ahmed, M.D.,
Gastroenterology · Wesley Chapel, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Ahmed 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. Ahmed
Dr. Saeed Ahmed is a gastroenterology specialist in Wesley Chapel, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 1,801 Medicare services across 1,142 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $12,457 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 527 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Ahmed 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 15% volume in FL
$12,457 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 | 99322 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗1,801
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for gastroenterology
1,142
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~95 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 (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. |
627 | $93 | $192 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
304 | $28 | $55 |
| 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. |
134 | $92 | $154 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
112 | $26 | $51 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
110 | $80 | $213 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
101 | $130 | $299 |
| 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. |
99 | $119 | $253 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
57 | $89 | $311 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
53 | $206 | $392 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
53 | $9 | $19 |
| 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. |
37 | $63 | $107 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
23 | $183 | $285 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
18 | $109 | $236 |
| 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. |
16 | $44 | $85 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
15 | $81 | $188 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
15 | $123 | $284 |
| 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. |
15 | $88 | $170 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $38 | $110 |
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 ↗$12,457
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,780/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for gastroenterology
55
Companies
527
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
$12,248 (98.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$185 (1.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$24 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,895
2023
$2,898
2022
$1,233
2021
$1,139
2020
$561
2019
$644
2018
$2,087
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,773
AbbVie Inc.
$1,116
ABBVIE INC.
$1,048
Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated
$821
Olympus America Inc.
$764
Medtronic, Inc.
$737
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$629
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$603
Celgene Corporation
$582
LUMENDI LLC
$453
AbbVie, Inc.
$408
PFIZER INC.
$405
Covidien LP
$214
Ardelyx, Inc.
$204
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$190
GENZYME CORPORATION
$168
Allergan Inc.
$156
Boston Scientific Corporation
$135
Ethicon Inc.
$133
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$121
Lilly USA, LLC
$109
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$104
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$95
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$91
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$84
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$84
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
UCB, Inc.
$80
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$72
QOL Medical, LLC
$68
Echosens North America, Inc.
$66
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$61
Sandoz Inc.
$56
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$54
Cook Medical LLC
$54
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$53
Organon Llc
$52
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$52
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$35
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$31
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$31
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$29
Shire North American Group Inc
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
Teleflex LLC
$27
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$25
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
CapsoVision, Inc.
$17
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$12
Organon LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.6% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $692 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
126
Per 100K population
21.4
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH WESLEY CHAPEL
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. Ahmed is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of FL peers, with 19 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. Ahmed experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 627 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Ahmed receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed received a total of $12,457 from 55 companies across 527 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. Ahmed's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Wesley Chapel?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Ahmed) 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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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.
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