Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Rahmani, D.O
Cardiovascular Disease · Forest Hills, 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. Rahmani 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. Rahmani
Dr. Robert Rahmani is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Forest Hills, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rahmani performed 12,032 Medicare services across 5,479 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rahmani received a total of $28,931 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 732 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. Rahmani 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NY
$28,931 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,032
Medicare services
Top 2% in NY for cardiovascular disease
5,479
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,691 | $72 | $373 |
| 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. |
1,438 | $116 | $745 |
| 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. |
872 | $14 | $82 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
706 | $24 | $173 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
696 | $65 | $1,171 |
| 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. |
511 | $68 | $505 |
| 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. |
488 | $158 | $957 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
380 | $43 | $229 |
| 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. |
378 | $108 | $443 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
354 | $95 | $946 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
272 | $167 | $1,793 |
| 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. |
230 | $83 | $402 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
225 | $8 | $21 |
| 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. |
212 | $173 | $1,330 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
183 | $46 | $232 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
183 | $44 | $192 |
| 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. |
177 | $410 | $726 |
| 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. |
176 | $57 | $741 |
| 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. |
137 | $154 | $1,080 |
| 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. |
136 | $174 | $693 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
125 | $197 | $1,991 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
95 | $35 | $181 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
95 | $15 | $74 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
95 | $7 | $63 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
93 | $1,186 | $6,603 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
91 | $23 | $189 |
| 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. |
90 | $801 | $3,533 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
79 | $190 | $1,008 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
79 | $200 | $1,051 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
79 | $149 | $702 |
| 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. |
73 | $107 | $536 |
| 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. |
69 | $13 | $70 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
67 | $1 | $31 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
62 | $979 | $5,901 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
56 | $139 | $664 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
55 | $72 | $412 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
55 | $116 | $554 |
| 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 | $152 | $1,090 |
| 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. |
43 | $221 | $1,078 |
| Prolonged inpatient or observation care, each additional 15 minutes This code is used for prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care services that extend beyond the total time required for the primary evaluation and management service. It covers each additional 15-minute increment of time spent by the provider. |
28 | $28 | $259 |
| 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. |
21 | $222 | $1,117 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
21 | $105 | $544 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
21 | $48 | $222 |
| 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. |
17 | $53 | $341 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
16 | $71 | $441 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
14 | $4,204 | $24,203 |
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.
2.8% high complexity
19.8% medium
77.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,931
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,133/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
732
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
$18,779 (64.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$10,152 (35.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,432
2023
$2,299
2022
$9,170
2021
$5,723
2020
$2,257
2019
$3,232
2018
$2,818
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$425
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$387
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$304
Boston Scientific Corporation
$268
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$263
PFIZER INC.
$253
ABBVIE INC.
$201
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$174
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$146
Amgen Inc.
$131
Abbott Laboratories
$128
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$95
Novo Nordisk Inc
$86
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$42
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$27
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Baxter Healthcare
$6,676
Welch Allyn
$3,476
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,701
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,566
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,469
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,295
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,114
Abbott Laboratories
$1,023
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,004
PFIZER INC.
$998
Boston Scientific Corporation
$895
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$665
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$628
Amgen Inc.
$594
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$572
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$537
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$474
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$404
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$381
Novo Nordisk Inc
$363
Lundbeck LLC
$288
ABBVIE INC.
$258
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$255
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$253
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$246
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$214
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$174
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$136
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$115
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$114
Allergan Inc.
$110
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$95
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$66
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$61
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$54
Vascular Insights, LLC
$45
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$45
Lilly USA, LLC
$42
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$42
InfoBionic, Inc
$31
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Preventice Services, LLC
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.0% 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 (65%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1,792
Per 100K population
76.9
County median income
$84,961
Nearest hospital
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 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 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. Rahmani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of NY peers, with 17 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. Rahmani experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rahmani performed 2,691 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Rahmani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rahmani received a total of $28,931 from 50 companies across 732 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. Rahmani's costs compare to other cardiologists in Forest Hills?
Dr. Rahmani's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Rahmani) 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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