Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Fadi Saab, MD
Hospitalist Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Saab 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. Saab
Dr. Fadi Saab is a hospitalist physician in Grand Rapids, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saab performed 978 Medicare services across 656 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saab received a total of $409,467 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 589 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist 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. Saab 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 14% volume in MI
$409,467 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗978
Medicare services
Top 14% in MI for hospitalist physician
656
Unique beneficiaries
$461
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
209 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
90 | $30 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
80 | $91 | $299 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
71 | $130 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
67 | $707 | $2,181 |
| 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. |
67 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
64 | $94 | $301 |
| 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. |
62 | $37 | $115 |
| 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. |
56 | $87 | $274 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
43 | $6,070 | $20,364 |
| 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. |
37 | $174 | $549 |
| 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. |
34 | $138 | $432 |
| 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. |
24 | $122 | $394 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
20 | $4,444 | $20,022 |
| 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. |
16 | $70 | $213 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $134 | $434 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
12 | $98 | $298 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
11 | $76 | $255 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
44.5% medium
54.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$409,467
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $58,495/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MI for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
589
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
$200,417 (48.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$190,954 (46.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$15,809 (3.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,287 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$55,297
2023
$58,753
2022
$27,755
2021
$13,572
2020
$40,131
2019
$95,991
2018
$117,968
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips North America LLC
$34,118
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12,417
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,689
Terumo Medical Corporation
$2,025
MicroVention, Inc.
$705
Endologix LLC
$400
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$322
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$217
Reflow Medical Inc
$181
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Novo Nordisk Inc
$49
CORDIS US CORP.
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$14
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$87,725
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$78,868
Terumo Medical Corporation
$77,902
Philips North America LLC
$34,118
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$29,589
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27,416
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17,120
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$10,373
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$8,606
Abbott Laboratories
$7,525
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,827
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$5,258
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,689
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$4,025
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,328
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$2,000
CORDIS US CORP.
$1,684
MicroVention, Inc.
$705
Endologix LLC
$400
Reflow Medical Inc
$355
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$217
Cook Medical LLC
$103
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$96
PFIZER INC.
$82
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$81
HyperMed Imaging Inc.
$79
Novo Nordisk Inc
$49
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$38
Teleflex LLC
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
BIOTRONIK INC.
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$15
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$14
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$13
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(0888) PV 018 OTW · (4066) Tack Endo Sys ATK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (6346) Intrasight Mobile · (6391) Nexcimer · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (6576) Laser serv and other · (6578) Visions 018 · (6582) Visions 035 · (7881) US Und · (8334) IGT D Peripheral · (9270) Lasers · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9285) AngioSculpt PV · (9520) IGT Devices Und · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · (BH4) IGT Devices Undivided · (BS1) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (V061) IVUS Systems · ARROW · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · AngioJet · AngioSeal · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BRITE TIP · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · CLOSUREFAST · COVERA · CROSSER · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENDOCROSS Device · ENTRESTO · EVLT · Endurant · FLIXENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GLIDEWIRE · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Vascular Intervention · GlideWire · Glidesheath · HAWKONE · HawkOne · Heartrail · HyperView Hyperspectral Tissue Oxygenation Measurement System · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT Admiral · IVUS Systems · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · JARDIANCE · JETSTREAM · LEQVIO · LIFESTENT · LIFESTREAM · LUTONIX · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lasers · LifeVest · MYNX CONTROL · MetaCross · Misago · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NAVICROSS · Navicross · OPSUMIT · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PRALUENT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Product in Development · RADIAL 360 · RADIANZ · Rhythm Express · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SUPERA · SilverHawk · Spectranetics Undiv · Supera peripheral stent system · THERAPIES · TR Band · TURBOHAWK · Trilogy 100 · TurboHawk · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VENOVO · VYNDAQEL · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xarelto · ZILVER PTX
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 (49%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hospitalist physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for hospitalist physician in MI.
Geographic Context
Hospitalist physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$80,390
Nearest hospital
SPECTRUM HEALTH
5.4 mi
5.4 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. Saab is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in MI), with speaking/promotional 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. Saab experienced with additional sedation, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saab performed 209 additional sedation, per 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. Saab receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saab received a total of $409,467 from 39 companies across 589 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. Saab's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Grand Rapids?
Dr. Saab's average Medicare payment per service is $461. 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. Saab) 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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