Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abdul Alawwa, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Lapeer, MI
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Alawwa
Dr. Abdul Alawwa is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Lapeer, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alawwa performed 9,736 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alawwa received a total of $232,472 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 903 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.
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✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in MI
$232,472 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,736
Medicare services
Top 1% in MI for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$83
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
1,808 | $55 | $136 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
1,027 | $19 | $48 |
| 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. |
913 | $88 | $145 |
| 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. |
802 | $10 | $25 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
783 | $19 | $60 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
520 | $40 | $59 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
429 | $116 | $313 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
391 | $15 | $50 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
366 | $35 | $45 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
248 | $21 | $60 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
231 | $56 | $145 |
| 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. |
216 | $62 | $110 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
186 | $47 | $130 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
183 | $318 | $875 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 179 | $3 | $6 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
146 | $20 | $47 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
145 | $606 | $1,132 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
145 | $26 | $70 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
112 | $43 | $110 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
100 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
76 | $136 | $265 |
| 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. |
72 | $132 | $360 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
64 | $77 | $125 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
60 | $3,209 | $9,310 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
60 | $39 | $65 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
54 | $69 | $175 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
50 | $79 | $350 |
| 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. |
45 | $129 | $370 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
34 | $398 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
31 | $175 | $470 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
29 | $62 | $155 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
28 | $35 | $48 |
| 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. |
26 | $93 | $135 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
22 | $32 | $100 |
| 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. |
22 | $123 | $215 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
20 | $614 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
18 | $102 | $179 |
| 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. |
15 | $90 | $230 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
12 | $37 | $239 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
12 | $63 | $250 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
12 | $242 | $780 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
11 | $133 | $315 |
| Pacemaker/ICD evaluation at implant or replacement Assessment of a single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator during the initial implantation or replacement procedure. |
11 | $121 | $505 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
11 | $748 | $2,050 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
11 | $242 | $780 |
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.
17.4% high complexity
18.2% medium
64.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$232,472
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,210/year across 7 years
Top 2% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
903
Payment records
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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
$13,067
2023
$4,975
2022
$12,548
2021
$37,954
2020
$20,837
2019
$58,934
2018
$84,157
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,746
Abbott Laboratories
$5,355
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,663
Inari Medical, Inc.
$156
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$124
CORDIS US CORP.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 97.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$124,009
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34,727
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17,418
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14,137
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13,130
Medtronic, Inc.
$7,560
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,377
PFIZER INC.
$4,771
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$4,004
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,284
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,869
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,280
Preventice Services, LLC
$730
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$192
Inari Medical, Inc.
$156
Amgen Inc.
$155
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$141
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$105
Lundbeck LLC
$56
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$54
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$50
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$25
ABIOMED
$24
CORDIS US CORP.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$18
MEDICOMP INC
$18
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 75.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCENT · ADVISOR · ALLURE · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Acculink carotid stent system · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Amplia MRI · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Bridge · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · CRT-Ps · Cardiac Mapping System · Cardiac Monitor · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · DISEASE STATE · DURATA · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ECM · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Eluna · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite X · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FABRY-DISEASE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FORTIFY ASSURA · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · I-STAT · ICDs · Impella · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mitra Clip system · Mynx Venous VCD · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PULSESELECT · Pacemakers · QUADRA ASSURA · QUARTET · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · SAVVYWIRE · SENSOR ENABLED · STRAVIX · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TENDRIL · TYRX · Turbo Elite · UPTRAVI · V-LOC 180 · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
29
County median income
$76,228
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MCLAREN LAPEER REGION
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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. Alawwa is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MI), 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. Alawwa experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alawwa performed 1,808 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device 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. Alawwa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alawwa received a total of $232,472 from 34 companies across 903 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. Alawwa's costs compare to other cardiologists in Lapeer?
Dr. Alawwa's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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?
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