Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ahsan Achtchi, D.O.
Interventional Cardiology · Dalton, GA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Achtchi
Dr. Ahsan Achtchi is an interventional cardiology specialist in Dalton, GA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Achtchi performed 2,079 Medicare services across 1,679 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Achtchi received a total of $117,103 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 401 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Achtchi 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 44% volume in GA
$117,103 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,079
Medicare services
Top 44% in GA for interventional cardiology
1,679
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~116 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. |
389 | $97 | $282 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
386 | $6 | $26 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
259 | $53 | $232 |
| 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. |
144 | $64 | $180 |
| 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. |
107 | $96 | $255 |
| 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. |
81 | $11 | $58 |
| 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. |
81 | $10 | $128 |
| 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. |
67 | $16 | $58 |
| 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. |
57 | $11 | $46 |
| 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. |
54 | $25 | $109 |
| 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. |
48 | $60 | $259 |
| 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. |
47 | $129 | $378 |
| 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. |
40 | $28 | $98 |
| 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. |
40 | $134 | $447 |
| 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. |
38 | $95 | $340 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
37 | $20 | $94 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
37 | $17 | $59 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
30 | $2 | $19 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 30 | $185 | $821 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
23 | $6 | $20 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
21 | $54 | $109 |
| 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. |
18 | $74 | $231 |
| 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. |
16 | $17 | $59 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
15 | $252 | $7,878 |
| 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. |
14 | $29 | $99 |
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.
15.0% high complexity
19.2% medium
65.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$117,103
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,729/year across 7 years
Top 7% in GA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
401
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$72,060 (61.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$32,087 (27.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,956 (11.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,983
2023
$21,604
2022
$27,478
2021
$36,513
2020
$12,651
2019
$2,953
2018
$1,920
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$12,426
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$379
Medtronic, Inc.
$295
ABIOMED
$164
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$121
Imperative Care, Inc
$86
Amgen Inc.
$83
CORDIS US CORP.
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
PFIZER INC.
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$104,281
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,338
Abbott Laboratories
$1,210
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,163
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$1,013
CVRx, Inc.
$808
ABIOMED
$689
Medtronic, Inc.
$686
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$547
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$532
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$500
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$459
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$369
Amgen Inc.
$364
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$296
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$285
EKOS Corporation
$270
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$247
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$223
PFIZER INC.
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$169
Penumbra, Inc.
$166
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$133
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$121
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$97
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$97
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$94
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$93
Imperative Care, Inc
$86
CORDIS US CORP.
$80
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$69
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$60
HeartFlow, Inc.
$59
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$52
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$20
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$20
Venclose Inc.
$16
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Terumo Medical Corporation
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 91.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ALPHAVAC · ANGIOJET · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · AVANTI · AVVIGO Guidance System · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · AngioVac · Asahi Fielder XT cornary guide wire · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · Bidil · CARDENE · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIOMEMS · CLEVIPREX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CardioMEMS HF System · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Peripheral · DxTerity · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENTRESTO · EVRSF · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · EkoSonic · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · General - Vascular Intervention · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · HeartWare HVAD · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MYNX CONTROL · Maestro 3000 · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · Optis Coronary Imaging System · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRODIGY CATHETER · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · R2P MISAGO · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Resolute · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYMPHONY CATHETER · SYMPLICITY G3 · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Trilogy 100 · VENASEAL · VENOUS WALLSTENT · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · WAINUA · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary 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 →
The majority of payments (62%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for interventional cardiology in GA.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$64,262
Nearest hospital
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Achtchi is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of GA peers, with 18 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. Achtchi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Achtchi performed 389 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. Achtchi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Achtchi received a total of $117,103 from 46 companies across 401 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. Achtchi's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Dalton?
Dr. Achtchi's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Achtchi) 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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