Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ali Ahmad, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Fair Lawn, NJ
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
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. 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. Ali Ahmad is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Fair Lawn, NJ, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmad performed 3,325 Medicare services across 2,572 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmad received a total of $945 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 36% volume in NJ
$945 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,325
Medicare services
Top 36% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
2,572
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
754 | $11 | $86 |
| 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. |
423 | $101 | $274 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
222 | $7 | $40 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
188 | $160 | $1,770 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
178 | $67 | $179 |
| 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. |
157 | $165 | $750 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
148 | $40 | $97 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
142 | $105 | $420 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
134 | $51 | $650 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
129 | $168 | $700 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
123 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
75 | $129 | $412 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
63 | $38 | $157 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
62 | $4 | $17 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
61 | $404 | $1,744 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
60 | $74 | $99 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
54 | $145 | $366 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
48 | $150 | $630 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
35 | $10 | $40 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
33 | $8 | $35 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $145 | $497 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
30 | $96 | $495 |
| 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. |
25 | $8 | $32 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
23 | $224 | $701 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
21 | $38 | $139 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
17 | $85 | $430 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
15 | $232 | $889 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
14 | $11 | $53 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
13 | $20 | $77 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
12 | $13 | $55 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
12 | $133 | $506 |
| 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. |
12 | $78 | $188 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $192 | $516 |
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.
7.1% high complexity
29.8% medium
63.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2019 ↗$945
Total received (2018-2019)
Avg $472/year across 2 years
Bottom 26% in NJ for cardiovascular disease
21
Companies
62
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
$945 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2019
$254
2018
$691
Payments by company (2019)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$76
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
Amgen Inc.
$30
MEDICOMP INC
$15
PFIZER INC.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.9% of 2019 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2019) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$186
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$109
Amgen Inc.
$103
Abbott Laboratories
$93
Boston Scientific Corporation
$76
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$55
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
PFIZER INC.
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$26
MEDICOMP INC
$15
Preventice Services, LLC
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
EMD Serono, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BEXSERO · BRILINTA · Bavencio · Cardiac Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FFR LINK · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL - STENTS · LifeVest · Livalo · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · VIGILANT · Vascepa · WOLVERINE · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,733
Per 100K population
181.5
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
VALLEY HOSPITAL
2.6 mi
2.6 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 2019 |
| 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 an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ahmad experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmad performed 754 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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 $945 from 21 companies across 62 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 cardiologists in Fair Lawn?
Dr. Ahmad's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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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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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