Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ira Sabbagh, D.O.
Family Medicine · Port Huron, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sabbagh
Dr. Ira Sabbagh is a family medicine specialist in Port Huron, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sabbagh performed 2,620 Medicare services across 1,464 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sabbagh received a total of $4,713 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 270 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. Sabbagh 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 4% volume in MI
$4,713 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,620
Medicare services
Top 4% in MI for family medicine
1,464
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
548 | $83 | $153 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
240 | $5 | $5 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
226 | $13 | $29 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
221 | $10 | $38 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
221 | $16 | $35 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
213 | $8 | $18 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
178 | $9 | $30 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
120 | $0 | $1 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
86 | $123 | $249 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
83 | $9 | $30 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
67 | $14 | $30 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
58 | $33 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
57 | $29 | $36 |
| Annual depression screening | 51 | $15 | $15 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
28 | $35 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
27 | $86 | $420 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
24 | $8 | $15 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $46 | $100 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
21 | $18 | $67 |
| 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. |
20 | $11 | $35 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
19 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
18 | $22 | $65 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
16 | $19 | $40 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 15 | $18 | $40 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions A hands-on therapy where a doctor uses manual techniques to move muscles and joints in three to four areas of the body. |
15 | $30 | $62 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
13 | $41 | $50 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
12 | $4 | $5 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
7.1% medium
91.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,713
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $673/year across 7 years
Top 9% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
270
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
$4,713 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$507
2023
$543
2022
$643
2021
$660
2020
$444
2019
$911
2018
$1,005
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$140
ABBVIE INC.
$74
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$36
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Amgen Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$742
Allergan Inc.
$455
Lilly USA, LLC
$422
AbbVie Inc.
$265
Radius Health, Inc.
$263
Ethicon US, LLC
$247
Amgen Inc.
$208
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$183
ABBVIE INC.
$172
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$158
Allergan, Inc.
$141
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
GENZYME CORPORATION
$125
PFIZER INC.
$123
ITI, Inc.
$110
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$104
Alkermes, Inc.
$97
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
CONMED Corporation
$73
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$49
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$48
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
Lundbeck LLC
$31
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$20
Alvogen Inc
$20
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
OWP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$13
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY ASIMTUFII · ABILIFY MAINTENA · AIMOVIG · AIRSEAL · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · AREXVY · ARISTADA · Aimovig · BREO · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Da Vinci Surgical System · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · Enseal X1 5mm · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FORTEO · HARMONIC Product Family · Horizant · INTELLIS · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Jornay 100 mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · Kerendia · LYBALVI · LYRICA · MOTEGRITY · MOUNJARO · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · REYVOW · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SPRAVATO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · Subvenite · Sunosi · TERIPARATIDE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TROKENDI XR · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · YUPELRI
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 9% for family medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
80
Per 100K population
50.0
County median income
$69,349
Nearest hospital
LAKE HURON MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Sabbagh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Sabbagh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sabbagh performed 548 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Sabbagh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sabbagh received a total of $4,713 from 41 companies across 270 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. Sabbagh's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Port Huron?
Dr. Sabbagh's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Sabbagh) 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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