Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, M.D
Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Ijaz Ahmad is a nuclear cardiology physician in Brooklyn, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahmad performed 6,707 Medicare services across 2,898 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahmad received a total of $16,282 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 706 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology physician. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in NY
$16,282 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,707
Medicare services
Top 15% in NY for nuclear cardiology physician
2,898
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
2,060 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,564 | $84 | $151 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
511 | $8 | $33 |
| 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. |
511 | $103 | $266 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
336 | $99 | $150 |
| 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. |
302 | $12 | $106 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
169 | $36 | $94 |
| 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. |
168 | $428 | $750 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
167 | $157 | $388 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
127 | $152 | $170 |
| 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. |
94 | $150 | $304 |
| 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. |
88 | $157 | $426 |
| 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. |
87 | $126 | $290 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
84 | $75 | $745 |
| 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. |
81 | $74 | $105 |
| 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. |
75 | $152 | $439 |
| 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. |
66 | $58 | $152 |
| 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. |
50 | $209 | $540 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
37 | $54 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
30 | $195 | $253 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
27 | $24 | $200 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
27 | $828 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
26 | $66 | $300 |
| 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. |
20 | $122 | $201 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
46.2% medium
51.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,282
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,326/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for nuclear cardiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
706
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
$16,282 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,419
2023
$2,508
2022
$1,683
2021
$2,312
2020
$1,729
2019
$2,452
2018
$2,179
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$622
Abbott Laboratories
$342
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$316
Kerecis Limited
$305
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$250
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$226
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$226
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$217
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$209
Next Science LLC
$155
Inari Medical, Inc.
$155
PFIZER INC.
$144
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$59
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,881
Abbott Laboratories
$1,621
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,523
Amgen Inc.
$1,235
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,134
PFIZER INC.
$901
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$659
Lilly USA, LLC
$519
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$484
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$463
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$415
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$391
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$347
Kerecis Limited
$305
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$301
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$294
Novo Nordisk Inc
$263
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$226
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$209
Medtronic, Inc.
$196
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$171
Next Science LLC
$166
ACUMED LLC
$161
Inari Medical, Inc.
$155
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$145
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$110
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$108
Horizon Pharma plc
$87
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$77
Access Pro Medical, LLC
$50
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$48
Relypsa, Inc.
$45
InfoBionic, Inc
$44
Mannkind Corporation
$39
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
BIOTRONIK INC.
$32
Terumo Medical Corporation
$29
KCI USA, Inc.
$26
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$25
DJO, LLC
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 37.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for nuclear cardiology physician in NY.
Geographic Context
Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$78,548
Nearest hospital
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER - DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
1.0 mi
1.0 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NY peers, 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. Ahmad experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahmad performed 2,060 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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 $16,282 from 50 companies across 706 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 nuclear cardiology physicians in Brooklyn?
Dr. Ahmad's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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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