Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Philippe Akhrass, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Staten Island, NY
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Akhrass
Dr. Philippe Akhrass is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Staten Island, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Akhrass performed 3,632 Medicare services across 1,875 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Akhrass received a total of $10,097 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 116 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. Akhrass 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 4% volume in NY
$10,097 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,632
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,875
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
637 | $22 | $152 |
| 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. |
625 | $65 | $1,240 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
544 | $20 | $212 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
373 | $25 | $189 |
| 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. |
357 | $13 | $139 |
| 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. |
244 | $111 | $689 |
| 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. |
201 | $156 | $879 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
176 | $29 | $340 |
| 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. |
73 | $107 | $460 |
| 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. |
66 | $163 | $979 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
52 | $69 | $348 |
| 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. |
51 | $68 | $322 |
| 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. |
40 | $86 | $521 |
| 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. |
36 | $156 | $917 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $198 | $1,212 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
22 | $22 | $129 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
22 | $81 | $786 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
20 | $88 | $463 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
15 | $96 | $541 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
15 | $949 | $5,644 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $94 | $565 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
13 | $14 | $79 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
11 | $14 | $125 |
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.
33.5% high complexity
0.7% medium
65.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,097
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,442/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY 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.
11
Companies
116
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
$8,139 (80.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,928 (19.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,365
2023
$1,377
2022
$2,119
2021
$194
2020
$16
2019
$2,101
2018
$924
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,619
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,451
Boston Scientific Corporation
$140
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$69
ATRICURE, INC.
$40
Philips North America LLC
$26
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 95.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$6,126
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,533
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$331
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$317
Boston Scientific Corporation
$277
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$214
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$87
ATRICURE, INC.
$85
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$55
BIOTRONIK INC.
$45
Philips North America LLC
$26
Top 3 companies account for 89.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · AMPLATZER · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ASSURITY · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CRT-Ds · CareLink · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Claria MRI · ELUVIA · EMBLEM · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evera · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · ICDs · LINQ II · LifeVest · MICRA · MYCARELINK · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Pacemakers · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · SELECTSECURE · Smartablate · TENDRIL · WATCHMAN Access 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 (81%) 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 student in an organized health care education/training program in NY.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
33,198
Per 100K population
6737.5
County median income
$98,290
Nearest hospital
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Akhrass is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% 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. Akhrass experienced with remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Akhrass performed 637 remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days 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. Akhrass receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Akhrass received a total of $10,097 from 11 companies across 116 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. Akhrass's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Staten Island?
Dr. Akhrass's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Akhrass) 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.
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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