Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Naiff Ali, M.D.
Family Medicine · Dearborn Heights, MI
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ali 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. Ali
Dr. Naiff Ali is a family medicine specialist in Dearborn Heights, MI, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ali performed 6,249 Medicare services across 2,826 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ali received a total of $9,718 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 454 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Ali 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in MI
$9,718 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,249
Medicare services
Top 1% in MI for family medicine
2,826
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,255 | $64 | $120 |
| 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. |
1,047 | $91 | $200 |
| 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. |
917 | $57 | $125 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
655 | $37 | $95 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
446 | $84 | $166 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
179 | $130 | $150 |
| 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. |
178 | $102 | $200 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
166 | $65 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
133 | $31 | $35 |
| 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. |
131 | $22 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
114 | $1 | $10 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
92 | $10 | $45 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
72 | $3 | $20 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
69 | $4 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
68 | $9 | $25 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
67 | $104 | $238 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
67 | $208 | $350 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
65 | $3 | $20 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
62 | $15 | $50 |
| 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. |
61 | $137 | $280 |
| 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. |
54 | $133 | $300 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
45 | $19 | $58 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
37 | $50 | $80 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
36 | $0 | $33 |
| 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. |
35 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
32 | $90 | $250 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
27 | $0 | $35 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
25 | $39 | $70 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
18 | $158 | $250 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
18 | $71 | $75 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $67 | $175 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
14 | $15 | $50 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
13 | $36 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
13 | $166 | $250 |
| 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. |
12 | $126 | $300 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
11 | $13 | $80 |
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 ↗$9,718
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,388/year across 7 years
Top 3% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
454
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
$9,718 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,224
2023
$2,860
2022
$2,234
2021
$2,014
2020
$248
2019
$12
2018
$125
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$567
Lilly USA, LLC
$272
Novo Nordisk Inc
$239
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$211
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$141
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$87
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$84
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$82
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$73
Amgen Inc.
$68
PFIZER INC.
$64
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$53
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,873
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,318
Novo Nordisk Inc
$759
ABBVIE INC.
$698
AbbVie Inc.
$641
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$524
PFIZER INC.
$416
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$363
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$335
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$275
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$232
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$210
Amgen Inc.
$187
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$167
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$141
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$140
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$139
Relypsa, Inc.
$125
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$123
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$87
Abbott Laboratories
$75
Exact Sciences Corporation
$66
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$65
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$62
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$57
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$53
Alkermes, Inc.
$40
Lundbeck LLC
$37
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$27
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
Inari Medical, Inc.
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
QIAGEN, LLC
$16
DERMIRA, INC.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,708
Per 100K population
96.3
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORN
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Ali is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of MI peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ali experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ali performed 1,255 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Ali receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ali received a total of $9,718 from 45 companies across 454 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. Ali's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Dearborn Heights?
Dr. Ali's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Ali) 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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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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