Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Wael Saad, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Ann Arbor, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
1500 EAST MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
7349364566
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1376577254 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. Saad 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. Saad

Dr. Wael Saad is a radiation oncology specialist in Ann Arbor, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saad performed 180 Medicare services across 172 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saad received a total of $65,099 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Saad 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 ▲ 180 Medicare services $65,099 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
180
Medicare services
Bottom 6% in MI for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
172
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~9 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
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.
 73 $9 $130
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.
 42 $11 $73
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device
Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device.
 32 $14 $44
Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+
A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older.
 11 $184 $1,737
Kidney tube placement with imaging guidance
A tube is placed into the kidney using imaging guidance. A radiologist reviews the procedure.
 11 $147 $2,081
Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement
A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle.
 11 $54 $159
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.
6.1% high complexity
29.4% medium
64.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$65,099
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,850/year across 6 years
Top 1% in MI for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
150
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
$38,230 (58.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,211 (21.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,658 (19.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$23,215
2023
$35,602
2022
$210
2021
$98
2019
$151
2018
$5,822

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$11,024
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$9,900
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,247
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$441
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$335
GE HEALTHCARE
$144
Thrombolex, Inc.
$125
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$39,446
Penumbra, Inc.
$17,967
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$4,871
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,538
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$335
Sirtex Medical Inc
$293
Balt USA, LLC
$166
GE HEALTHCARE
$144
Thrombolex, Inc.
$125
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$104
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$38
Cook Medical LLC
$29
BTG International, Inc.
$23
GUERBET LLC
$20
Top 3 companies account for 95.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · ACUSON Freestyle Diagnostic Ultrasound System · Artis Q.zen · Artis icono floor · Bashir Endovascular Catheter · Clot Management · Cryocare CS · EMBOLD Fibered · Embozene · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GORE VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis · Indigo · Indigo System · Lipiodol · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Product in Development · RED 72 · RUBY Coil · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TORNADO · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VIATORR Endoprosthesis · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis w/ Controlled Expansion · Venovo
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 (59%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for radiation oncology in MI.

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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
400
Per 100K population
108.6
County median income
$87,156
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
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. Saad is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of MI 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. Saad experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saad performed 73 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Saad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saad received a total of $65,099 from 14 companies across 150 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. Saad's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Ann Arbor?
Dr. Saad's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Saad) 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.

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 →