Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tarek Ahdab, MD, FACC
Phlebology Physician · Rockford, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ahdab
Dr. Tarek Ahdab is a phlebology physician in Rockford, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahdab performed 2,160 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahdab received a total of $6,068 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 217 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ahdab 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in IL
$6,068 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,160
Medicare services
Top 21% in IL for phlebology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
354 | $66 | $168 |
| 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. |
353 | $142 | $366 |
| 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. |
299 | $91 | $259 |
| 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. |
261 | $7 | $31 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
207 | $9 | $26 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
109 | $107 | $589 |
| 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. |
103 | $11 | $82 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
92 | $8 | $22 |
| 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. |
73 | $109 | $300 |
| 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. |
48 | $11 | $163 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 42 | $158 | $465 |
| 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. |
37 | $95 | $382 |
| 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. |
27 | $99 | $248 |
| 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. |
20 | $465 | $2,288 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
19 | $1,182 | $3,629 |
| 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. |
19 | $186 | $898 |
| 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. |
19 | $149 | $627 |
| 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. |
18 | $83 | $368 |
| Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment. |
17 | $811 | $4,578 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 15 | $196 | $1,197 |
| 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. |
15 | $102 | $352 |
| 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. |
13 | $135 | $724 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
6.7% high complexity
6.6% medium
86.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,068
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $867/year across 7 years
Top 30% in IL for phlebology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
217
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,470
2023
$572
2022
$298
2021
$382
2020
$478
2019
$1,744
2018
$1,124
Payments by company (2024)
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,392
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$35
Amgen Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$1,734
Avinger Inc.
$856
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$714
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$681
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$327
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$224
Amgen Inc.
$195
PFIZER INC.
$163
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$135
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$132
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Medtronic, Inc.
$91
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$81
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$61
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$52
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$44
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$41
Terumo Medical Corporation
$32
Allergan Inc.
$30
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$18
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 54.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · ClosureFast · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Crosser iQ · DEFINITY · ELIQUIS · ENTEER · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Glidesheath · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · NEXLETOL · PANTHERIS · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Resolute · Rotarex · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · TR Band · Telescope · VENASEAL · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascepa · VenaSeal · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Phlebology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1
County median income
$64,363
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER
3.6 mi
3.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Ahdab is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in IL), with 19 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. Ahdab experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahdab performed 354 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Ahdab receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahdab received a total of $6,068 from 30 companies across 217 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Ahdab's costs compare to other phlebology physicians in Rockford?
Dr. Ahdab's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Ahdab) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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