Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Sahar, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Bronx, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sahar 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. Sahar
Dr. David Sahar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Bronx, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sahar performed 3,183 Medicare services across 1,668 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sahar received a total of $3,135 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 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. Sahar 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 29% volume in NY
$3,135 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,183
Medicare services
Top 29% in NY for cardiovascular disease
1,668
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~159 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. |
688 | $14 | $75 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
600 | $123 | $265 |
| 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. |
555 | $161 | $500 |
| 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. |
207 | $111 | $400 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
199 | $82 | $111 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
162 | $185 | $1,800 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 124 | $36 | $375 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
109 | $62 | $600 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 86 | $198 | $550 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
70 | $49 | $450 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
70 | $23 | $450 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
70 | $224 | $2,200 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
68 | $21 | $100 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
29 | $256 | $550 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
29 | $152 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
23 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
19 | $158 | $550 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
18 | $77 | $200 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
16 | $166 | $900 |
| 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. |
15 | $119 | $500 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $107 | $350 |
| 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. |
12 | $7 | $60 |
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.
7.3% high complexity
8.3% medium
84.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,135
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $448/year across 7 years
Top 41% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
146
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
$3,135 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$363
2023
$564
2022
$497
2021
$519
2020
$203
2019
$349
2018
$640
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$129
PFIZER INC.
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Ardelyx, Inc.
$28
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$325
PFIZER INC.
$277
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$266
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$259
Allergan Inc.
$248
Novo Nordisk Inc
$186
Amgen Inc.
$181
Boston Scientific Corporation
$140
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$139
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$121
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$116
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$94
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$81
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$78
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$55
Ardelyx, Inc.
$49
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$33
Coala Life Inc
$32
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$28
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Insulet Corporation
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 27.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · CHANTIX · CREON · CYLTEZO · Coala Heart Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FASENRA · IBSRELA · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · NATRELLE · NUCALA · NUEDEXTA · OCALIVA · OPSUMIT · Omnipod · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Repatha · Rybelsus · SPIRIVA · STELARA · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Trulance · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Yupelri
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
1,896
Per 100K population
133.6
County median income
$49,036
Nearest hospital
BRONX VA MEDICAL CENTER
1.2 mi
1.2 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. Sahar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in NY), 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. Sahar experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sahar performed 688 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. Sahar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sahar received a total of $3,135 from 30 companies across 146 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. Sahar's costs compare to other cardiologists in Bronx?
Dr. Sahar's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Sahar) 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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