Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Omar Ahmad, M.D.
Neurology · Taylor, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad
Dr. Omar Ahmad is a neurology specialist in Taylor, MI, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmad performed 13,885 Medicare services across 2,060 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmad received a total of $14,314 from 79 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 910 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Ahmad 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in MI
$14,314 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗13,885
Medicare services
Top 3% in MI for neurology
2,060
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
7,100 | $5 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,246 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
823 | $93 | $200 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 566 | $28 | $140 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
419 | $75 | $252 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
335 | $44 | $175 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
332 | $28 | $150 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into a nerve located in the upper neck and back of the head. |
272 | $88 | $250 |
| 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. |
229 | $10 | $35 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
177 | $346 | $975 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
150 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
144 | $13 | $20 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
127 | $53 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
125 | $1 | $10 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 116 | $0 | $2 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
113 | $165 | $500 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
98 | $189 | $470 |
| 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. |
67 | $146 | $450 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
56 | $85 | $220 |
| Vestibular function test using rotating chair This test evaluates eye movement and balance function by having the patient sit in a rotating chair. It helps assess how the inner ear and brain coordinate to maintain stability. |
56 | $99 | $290 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
56 | $8 | $55 |
| 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. |
55 | $36 | $150 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
54 | $31 | $75 |
| 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. |
54 | $125 | $275 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
48 | $24 | $75 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 34 | $61 | $250 |
| 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. |
20 | $4 | $25 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $166 | $325 |
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 ↗$14,314
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,045/year across 7 years
Top 19% in MI for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
79
Companies
910
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
$13,471 (94.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$844 (5.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,566
2023
$2,525
2022
$2,231
2021
$1,203
2020
$844
2019
$2,271
2018
$2,676
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$314
ABBVIE INC.
$274
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$269
PFIZER INC.
$242
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$197
Biogen, Inc.
$161
ARGENX US, INC.
$123
Amgen Inc.
$117
Lilly USA, LLC
$87
Neurelis, Inc.
$74
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$71
SK Life Science, Inc.
$69
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$66
Lundbeck LLC
$60
EMD Serono, Inc.
$50
Eisai Inc.
$47
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$42
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$39
Genentech USA, Inc.
$39
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
HOSPIRA, INC.
$15
CSL Behring
$15
Top 3 companies account for 33.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
UCB, Inc.
$1,188
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,081
Biogen, Inc.
$954
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$707
ABBVIE INC.
$705
GENZYME CORPORATION
$538
AbbVie Inc.
$525
EMD Serono, Inc.
$518
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$467
PFIZER INC.
$462
Amgen Inc.
$455
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$413
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$398
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$387
ARGENX US, INC.
$316
Genentech USA, Inc.
$310
Celgene Corporation
$283
SK Life Science, Inc.
$268
Lilly USA, LLC
$263
Neurelis, Inc.
$238
US WorldMeds, LLC
$225
Allergan Inc.
$222
Eisai Inc.
$208
Allergan, Inc.
$196
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$171
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$170
EISAI INC.
$161
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
CSL Behring
$129
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$129
NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
$124
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$123
Lundbeck LLC
$122
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Corium, LLC
$113
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$103
Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$76
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$71
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$67
Promius Pharma LLC
$65
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$61
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$61
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$47
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$46
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$45
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$44
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$41
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$35
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$25
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$24
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$20
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$19
MDD US Operations, LLC
$17
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$16
HOSPIRA, INC.
$15
Mallinckrodt LLC
$15
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Zogenix Inc.
$13
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 22.5% 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
326
Per 100K population
18.4
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - TAYLOR
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. Ahmad is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of MI peers, with 18 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. Ahmad experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmad performed 7,100 botox injection, per unit 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. Ahmad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad received a total of $14,314 from 79 companies across 910 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. Ahmad's costs compare to other neurologists in Taylor?
Dr. Ahmad's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Ahmad) 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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