Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zaheed Tai, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease · Winter Haven, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tai 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. Tai
Dr. Zaheed Tai is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Winter Haven, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tai performed 10,114 Medicare services across 6,202 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tai received a total of $133,692 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 366 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Tai 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 7% volume in FL
$133,692 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,114
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for cardiovascular disease
6,202
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~532 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. |
2,823 | $94 | $215 |
| 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. |
1,723 | $11 | $40 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
502 | $136 | $450 |
| 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. |
452 | $22 | $30 |
| 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. |
412 | $63 | $145 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
348 | $16 | $45 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
343 | $42 | $95 |
| 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. |
321 | $63 | $145 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
316 | $19 | $60 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
273 | $88 | $170 |
| 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. |
239 | $103 | $280 |
| 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. |
214 | $22 | $70 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
157 | $53 | $120 |
| 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. |
155 | $124 | $334 |
| 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. |
152 | $176 | $498 |
| 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. |
140 | $328 | $950 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
135 | $26 | $140 |
| 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. |
134 | $20 | $60 |
| 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. |
120 | $139 | $400 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
106 | $48 | $150 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
103 | $30 | $60 |
| 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. |
77 | $132 | $370 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $169 | $415 |
| 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. |
58 | $137 | $419 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
57 | $76 | $186 |
| 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. |
55 | $9 | $20 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
53 | $128 | $290 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
52 | $144 | $631 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 51 | $204 | $886 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
48 | $75 | $180 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
42 | $69 | $165 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
42 | $15 | $25 |
| 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. |
36 | $30 | $70 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
35 | $43 | $85 |
| 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. |
35 | $38 | $100 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
25 | $69 | $245 |
| 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. |
24 | $94 | $215 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
23 | $48 | $100 |
| 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. |
19 | $441 | $1,310 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
18 | $58 | $185 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
18 | $124 | $350 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
16 | $118 | $345 |
| Tube insertion in bypass graft for diagnosis A tube is inserted into a bypass graft to allow for diagnostic evaluation. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
16 | $209 | $941 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
13 | $5,886 | $21,690 |
| Coronary atherectomy with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or its branch, followed by balloon dilation to widen the vessel. |
13 | $514 | $1,442 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
13 | $537 | $1,465 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
13 | $19 | $55 |
| Insertion of radiation delivery device into heart artery A procedure where a device is placed into an artery of the heart to deliver radiation therapy. |
12 | $131 | $300 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $244 | $915 |
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.
15.8% high complexity
13.4% medium
70.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$133,692
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $19,099/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for cardiovascular disease
38
Companies
366
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
$108,261 (81.0%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$12,000 (9.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,391 (5.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,039 (4.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,807
2023
$12,586
2022
$17,906
2021
$38,448
2020
$13,469
2019
$23,528
2018
$15,948
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$76,687
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20,950
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16,323
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$7,286
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$6,206
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,674
Penumbra, Inc.
$935
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$920
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$337
Medtronic, Inc.
$277
Abbott Laboratories
$234
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$176
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$167
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$157
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$150
Teleflex LLC
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Inari Medical, Inc.
$115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$109
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$77
Amgen Inc.
$71
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$66
EKOS Corporation
$65
Recor Medical Inc
$39
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$38
Osprey Medical Inc
$32
Reflow Medical Inc
$29
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$28
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$19
Surmodics, Inc.
$18
Terumo Medical Corporation
$15
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$14
CORDIS US CORP.
$14
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 85.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · ANGIOJET · AVVIGO Guidance System · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Auryon · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Azure · BRILINTA · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · COROFLOW · CROSSBOSS · CVI Systems · CVX-300 · CareLink · Carto 3 System · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · CrossBoss · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · DyeVert · EKOSONIC · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Endurant · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · GENERAL ANGIOPLASTY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · General - Therapies · Glidesheath · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · INNOVA · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · JETSTREAM · LATITUDE · LIFESTREAM · LINQ II · LUTONIX · LUX-DX · Legacy · LifeVest · MAMBA · Manta · Micra · MitraClip System · ONYX FRONTIER · OPTICROSS · OptiCross · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · PRADAXA · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · S.M.A.R.T. · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SAVVYWIRE · SYNERGY · SelectSecure · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · THERAPIES · TURNPIKE · Turbo Elite · US Und · VERQUVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VIGILANT · Valve Repair Flexible Rings and Bands · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT
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 (81%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for cardiovascular disease in FL.
Equivalent to $1,322 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
64
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
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. Tai is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Tai experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tai performed 2,823 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. Tai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tai received a total of $133,692 from 38 companies across 366 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. Tai's costs compare to other cardiologists in Winter Haven?
Dr. Tai's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Tai) 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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