Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Asim Yunus, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Saginaw, 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. Yunus
Dr. Asim Yunus is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Saginaw, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yunus performed 6,872 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yunus received a total of $324,316 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 882 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 13% volume in MI
$324,316 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,872
Medicare services
Top 13% in MI for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$48
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 pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
2,160 | $15 | $58 |
| 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. |
1,302 | $21 | $59 |
| 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. |
600 | $54 | $173 |
| 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. |
499 | $18 | $48 |
| 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. |
419 | $25 | $108 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
329 | $54 | $110 |
| 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. |
239 | $58 | $110 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
121 | $18 | $33 |
| 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. |
121 | $71 | $165 |
| 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. |
120 | $85 | $160 |
| 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. |
103 | $68 | $145 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
91 | $54 | $120 |
| 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. |
70 | $116 | $232 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
62 | $49 | $97 |
| 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. |
57 | $61 | $124 |
| 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. |
54 | $358 | $1,050 |
| 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. |
54 | $685 | $2,130 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
47 | $32 | $67 |
| 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. |
39 | $47 | $122 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
35 | $13 | $62 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
33 | $263 | $750 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
31 | $60 | $123 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
29 | $39 | $69 |
| 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. |
28 | $570 | $1,600 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
27 | $16 | $56 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
26 | $358 | $950 |
| 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. |
23 | $100 | $190 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
18 | $676 | $1,878 |
| Remote pacemaker rhythm strip evaluation Remote evaluation of pacemaker rhythm strips via telephone. This service covers assessment of single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless pacemaker systems within a 90-day period. |
18 | $26 | $98 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator This procedure involves removing existing defibrillator leads and replacing them with new ones. It is performed to update or repair the electrical connections of a cardiac rhythm management device. |
17 | $297 | $825 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
17 | $9 | $23 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
17 | $437 | $1,170 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $64 | $140 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
15 | $83 | $280 |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with multiple leads and replacing it with a new device. |
12 | $279 | $765 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
12 | $633 | $1,595 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
11 | $6 | $70 |
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.
71.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
28.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$324,316
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $46,331/year across 7 years
Top 0% in MI for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
882
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
$8,799
2023
$21,798
2022
$47,181
2021
$38,106
2020
$22,248
2019
$91,951
2018
$94,234
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$8,231
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$250
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$141
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$85
Boston Scientific Corporation
$41
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$31
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$154,652
BIOTRONIK INC.
$57,554
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$29,168
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22,467
Lundbeck LLC
$19,841
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17,582
PFIZER INC.
$7,789
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$7,382
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$2,557
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,974
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,584
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$447
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$212
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$195
Medtronic, Inc.
$134
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$123
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$110
Amgen Inc.
$94
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$94
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$72
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$68
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$57
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$38
GE HEALTHCARE
$28
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$25
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$19
Inari Medical, Inc.
$18
CardioFocus, Inc.
$18
Invuity, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9272) GlideLight · (9278) Bridge · (9520) IGT Devices Und · ACCENT · ALLURE · ALLURE QUADRA · AMPLATZER Occluders · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Acticor · Agilis NxT EP Introducer · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Artis pheno · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Bridge · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CRT Leads · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Cartoreplay · Claria MRI · Compia MRI · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Edora · Ellipse ICD · Eluna · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite Velocity System Mapping Disposables · Endurity Pacemaker · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL EP · GENERAL THERAPIES · GlideLight · Hi-Torque Balance guide wires · ICDs · Iperia · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NORTHERA · Navistar · OPTIS · Optimizer Smart System · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · Pacemakers · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Photonblade · Pouch · Precision Xceed Pro system · QUADRA ALLURE MP · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · Rivacor · S · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · Sentus · Solia · Soundstar · Tendril Pacing Lead · Tryton Side Branch Stent · VYNDAQEL · Vascular Closure Device · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · ZIO XT Patch
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Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
5
County median income
$58,347
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ASCENSION ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
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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. Yunus is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% 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. Yunus experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yunus performed 2,160 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Yunus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yunus received a total of $324,316 from 29 companies across 882 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. Yunus's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Saginaw?
Dr. Yunus's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Yunus) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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