Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sabah Hamad, MD

Surgery · Cary, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
530 NEW WAVERLY PL, Cary, NC 27518
9198519193
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1285634600 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Hamad 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. Hamad

Dr. Sabah Hamad is a surgery specialist in Cary, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hamad performed 321 Medicare services across 201 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hamad received a total of $4,144 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Hamad 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 30% volume in NC $4,144 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
321
Medicare services
Top 30% in NC for surgery
201
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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 (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.
 222 $59 $390
Limited ultrasound of 1 breast
A focused ultrasound examination of a single breast to evaluate specific areas of concern.
 44 $61 $266
Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion
A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session.
 15 $98 $507
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
 15 $41 $350
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.
 13 $11 $77
Breast biopsy with ultrasound-guided localization device placement
This procedure involves taking a tissue sample from a breast growth and placing a marker device to locate it, guided by ultrasound imaging.
 12 $378 $2,372
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 ↗
$4,144
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $592/year across 7 years
Top 36% in NC for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
64
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
$3,460 (83.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$684 (16.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,009
2023
$561
2022
$559
2021
$769
2020
$635
2019
$569
2018
$41

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Davol Inc.
$394
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$188
Medtronic, Inc.
$132
TELA Bio, Inc.
$125
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$62
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$28
Tempus AI, Inc
$24
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 70.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Davol Inc.
$851
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$684
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$471
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$430
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$328
Medtronic, Inc.
$247
DAVOL INC.
$194
TELA Bio, Inc.
$183
Molli Surgical (us) Inc
$145
ACELL, INC.
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$70
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$62
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$61
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$50
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$48
HOLOGIC INC
$38
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
Tempus AI, Inc
$24
Bioptics, Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$17
THD America, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Teleflex LLC
$13
Ethicon US, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUAMANTYS(TM) · BRIDION · BioZorb · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial · Gel Mark UltraCor Breast Tissue Marker · Integra · KEYTRUDA · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Non-Gyn Products · Other Gyn Products · OviTex 2S · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Ovitex · PHASIX · PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PROGRIP · Percutaneous Solutions: PERCUVANCE & MiniLap brands · Phasix Mesh · PlasmaBlade · SYNECOR Biomaterial · Viera · myRisk
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
192
Per 100K population
16.7
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL
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. Hamad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hamad experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hamad performed 222 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Hamad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hamad received a total of $4,144 from 25 companies across 64 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. Hamad's costs compare to other surgerists in Cary?
Dr. Hamad's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Hamad) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →