Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amina Ahmed, MD

Gynecologic Oncology Physician · Chicago, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
250 E SUPERIOR ST STE 4-420, Chicago, IL 60611
3126950990
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1154372068 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Amina Ahmed is a gynecologic oncology physician in Chicago, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmed performed 305 Medicare services across 227 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmed received a total of $865,298 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 617 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gynecologic oncology physician. 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. Ahmed 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 42% volume in IL $865,298 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
305
Medicare services
Top 42% in IL for gynecologic oncology physician
227
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~15 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 (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.
124 $67 $141
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.
119 $103 $221
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
35 $51 $147
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.
27 $138 $367
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 ↗
$865,298
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $123,614/year across 7 years
Top 0% in IL for gynecologic oncology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
617
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
$836,000 (96.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$27,303 (3.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,995 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$248,336
2023
$162,184
2022
$147,480
2021
$37,774
2020
$57,675
2019
$142,972
2018
$68,876

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eisai Inc.
$112,079
ABBVIE INC.
$74,188
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$54,185
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$5,448
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$1,754
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$610
Tempus AI, Inc
$71
Top 3 companies account for 96.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$252,948
Eisai Inc.
$234,546
TESARO, Inc.
$201,587
ABBVIE INC.
$74,188
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36,074
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21,398
EISAI INC.
$17,377
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13,201
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$12,001
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,571
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$132
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Mindray DS USA, Inc.
$72
Tempus AI, Inc
$71
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 79.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · Balcoltra · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELAHERE · Elahere · JARDIANCE · JEMPERLI · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · OCREVUS · PRADAXA · Tempus Pixel · Ultrasound Probes · WATCHMAN · ZEJULA
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 (97%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gynecologic oncology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for gynecologic oncology physician in IL.

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Geographic Context

Gynecologic oncology physicians within 10 mi
40
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Ahmed is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of IL 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. Ahmed experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmed performed 124 office visit, established patient (20-29 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 $865,298 from 17 companies across 617 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 gynecologic oncology physicians in Chicago?
Dr. Ahmed's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →