Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shukri Makhlouf, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Suwanee, GA
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Makhlouf
Dr. Shukri Makhlouf is an internal medicine specialist in Suwanee, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Makhlouf performed 2,174 Medicare services across 1,668 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Makhlouf received a total of $13,629 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 394 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Makhlouf 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in GA
$13,629 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,174
Medicare services
Top 17% in GA for internal medicine
1,668
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~109 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. |
695 | $86 | $331 |
| 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. |
198 | $8 | $52 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
159 | $129 | $355 |
| 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. |
129 | $53 | $226 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
117 | $22 | $57 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
117 | $30 | $82 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
114 | $278 | $400 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
113 | $31 | $82 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
77 | $38 | $250 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
65 | $57 | $150 |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for streptococcus, group a (strep) | 61 | $16 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
54 | $102 | $631 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
36 | $41 | $70 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
36 | $128 | $180 |
| 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. |
35 | $115 | $616 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
28 | $61 | $344 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
18 | $71 | $351 |
| 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. |
18 | $165 | $783 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
17 | $161 | $508 |
| 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. |
16 | $116 | $444 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
14 | $61 | $370 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
12 | $38 | $162 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
12 | $6 | $52 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
11 | $37 | $135 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL A vaccine injection to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The dose contains 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter volume. |
11 | $0 | $0 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
11 | $170 | $851 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
5.7% medium
91.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,629
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,947/year across 7 years
Top 5% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
394
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
$8,421 (61.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,078 (37.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$129 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,288
2023
$1,600
2022
$1,402
2021
$1,397
2020
$281
2019
$1,141
2018
$1,520
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eli Lilly and Company
$5,078
Novo Nordisk Inc
$217
Lilly USA, LLC
$180
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$165
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$157
PFIZER INC.
$147
Abbott Laboratories
$119
Exact Sciences Corporation
$58
Amgen Inc.
$49
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$36
Corcept Therapeutics
$32
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eli Lilly and Company
$5,078
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,390
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$968
Lilly USA, LLC
$735
PFIZER INC.
$696
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$605
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$423
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$399
Abbott Laboratories
$379
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$353
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$314
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$310
Amgen Inc.
$307
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$215
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$173
Allergan Inc.
$146
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$126
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$105
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$104
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$94
Stryker Corporation
$92
Exact Sciences Corporation
$92
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$36
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Corcept Therapeutics
$32
Dexcom, Inc.
$31
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$26
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$14
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
EISAI INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 54.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · ANORO · AREXVY · Aemcolo · Aimovig · AirDuo Digihaler · BYDUREON · Belviq · Bidil · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CORE COGNITIVE EVALUATION · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUZALLO · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Horizant · INJECTAFER · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korlym · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prospera · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Talicia · Tirosint · VIAGRA · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xofluza · ZEPBOUND
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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,684
Per 100K population
174.2
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Makhlouf is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of GA peers, with 20 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. Makhlouf experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Makhlouf performed 695 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. Makhlouf receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Makhlouf received a total of $13,629 from 41 companies across 394 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. Makhlouf's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Suwanee?
Dr. Makhlouf's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Makhlouf) 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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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.
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