Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ralph Abi Hachem, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Durham, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2301 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705
9196848111
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1285953430 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. Abi Hachem 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. Abi Hachem

Dr. Ralph Abi Hachem is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Durham, NC, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abi Hachem performed 329 Medicare services across 292 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abi Hachem received a total of $6,223 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Abi Hachem 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 47% volume in NC $6,223 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
329
Medicare services
Top 47% in NC for student in an organized health care education/training program
292
Unique beneficiaries
$166
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~21 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
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
 74 $127 $491
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.
 48 $94 $255
Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering
A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain.
 30 $130 $737
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.
 26 $118 $390
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.
 25 $67 $172
Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure.
 23 $216 $1,642
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue
A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining.
 20 $101 $3,336
Endoscopic removal of nasal sinus tissue
A procedure to remove tissue from the nasal sinuses using an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the nose.
 20 $190 $3,910
Reshaping of nasal cartilage 17 $332 $3,086
Endoscopic removal of sphenoid sinus tissue
A procedure to remove tissue from the sphenoid sinus using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the nasal passage.
 16 $428 $3,183
Nasal sinus exploration with endoscope
A procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to examine the nasal sinuses.
 16 $294 $5,206
Other skin and mucous membrane procedure
A medical procedure performed on the skin, mucous membranes, or related tissues that does not fall under other specific categories.
 14 $285 $2,261
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.
9.1% high complexity
29.5% medium
61.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,223
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $889/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NC for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
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
$6,105 (98.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$118 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,778
2023
$1,495
2022
$656
2021
$386
2020
$142
2019
$1,167
2018
$599

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,624
Stryker Corporation
$138
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,913
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,313
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$806
Stryker Corporation
$774
Acclarent, Inc
$198
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$191
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · AQUAMANTYS · AUDION ET DILATION SYSTEM · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · CORE · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · FUSION · MIDAS REX · N/A · NSE - SONOPET · PROPEL · SINUVA · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STRAIGHTSHOT · TruDi NAV Cable · UNIVERSAL NEURO 3 · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NC.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
2,922
Per 100K population
887.1
County median income
$79,501
Nearest hospital
DUKE UNIVERSITY 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. Abi Hachem is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NC peers, with 16 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. Abi Hachem experienced with nasal endoscopy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abi Hachem performed 74 nasal endoscopy 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. Abi Hachem receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abi Hachem received a total of $6,223 from 7 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. Abi Hachem's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Durham?
Dr. Abi Hachem's average Medicare payment per service is $166. 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. Abi Hachem) 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 →