Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ahmad Kadhim, M.D

Gastroenterology · Williamsville, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5225 SHERIDAN DR, Williamsville, NY 14221
7166262644
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1386892479 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kadhim 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. Kadhim

Dr. Ahmad Kadhim is a gastroenterology specialist in Williamsville, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kadhim performed 206 Medicare services across 200 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kadhim received a total of $97,758 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 519 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kadhim 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 ▲ 206 Medicare services $97,758 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
206
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in NY for gastroenterology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
200
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~12 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
48 $57 $550
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.
34 $99 $235
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.
33 $89 $145
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
23 $120 $600
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
21 $184 $900
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
17 $99 $850
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
15 $83 $225
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease.
15 $174 $750
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$97,758
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,965/year across 7 years
Top 5% in NY for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
519
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$87,922 (89.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,836 (10.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$69,244
2023
$1,997
2022
$1,019
2021
$13,600
2020
$526
2019
$8,358
2018
$3,016

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$31,685
PFIZER INC.
$18,721
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17,579
ABBVIE INC.
$492
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$169
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$116
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$104
Ardelyx, Inc.
$76
GENZYME CORPORATION
$74
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
QOL Medical, LLC
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$32,230
PFIZER INC.
$19,121
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17,579
AbbVie Inc.
$12,488
Allergan Inc.
$7,816
Covidien LP
$1,721
ABBVIE INC.
$1,698
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$827
AbbVie, Inc.
$751
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$510
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$277
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$240
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$239
Ethicon Inc.
$217
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$212
Ethicon US, LLC
$204
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$201
PENTAX of America, Inc.
$181
Neurelis, Inc.
$150
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$129
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$111
Novo Nordisk Inc
$106
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$106
GENZYME CORPORATION
$104
Ardelyx, Inc.
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
UCB, Inc.
$55
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$51
QOL Medical, LLC
$50
Celgene Corporation
$47
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$20
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 70.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Amitiza · Barrx · CIMZIA · CREON · Cimzia · Creon · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · Epclusa · FUJIFILM · GARDASIL · GATTEX · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · INSPIRA · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · Livdelzi · MAVYRET · MOTEGRITY · MOTOFEN · Mavyret · OCALIVA · QULIPTA · REBYOTA · RINVOQ · RYBELSUS · SKYRIZI · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUTAB · TERLIVAZ · TOUJEO · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · VALTOCO · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 →

The majority of payments (90%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gastroenterology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for gastroenterology in NY.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
5.6 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. Kadhim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Kadhim experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kadhim performed 48 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Kadhim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kadhim received a total of $97,758 from 35 companies across 519 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. Kadhim's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Williamsville?
Dr. Kadhim's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Kadhim) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →