Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Walid Saliba, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Cleveland, OH
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Saliba 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. Saliba
Dr. Walid Saliba is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Cleveland, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saliba performed 1,425 Medicare services across 992 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saliba received a total of $338,634 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 464 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Saliba 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 48% volume in OH
$338,634 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,425
Medicare services
Top 48% in OH for cardiovascular disease
992
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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 pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
195 | $22 | $217 |
| 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. |
156 | $68 | $417 |
| 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. |
126 | $26 | $441 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
117 | $19 | $200 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
108 | $27 | $279 |
| 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. |
96 | $20 | $189 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
88 | $232 | $3,308 |
| 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. |
86 | $87 | $643 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
80 | $18 | $189 |
| 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. |
56 | $41 | $271 |
| 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. |
48 | $719 | $14,456 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
31 | $13 | $210 |
| 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. |
30 | $45 | $454 |
| Implantable defibrillator programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted heart rhythm device before or after surgery. |
30 | $16 | $164 |
| 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. |
28 | $43 | $418 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
23 | $237 | $3,209 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
20 | $71 | $793 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
18 | $62 | $399 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
17 | $11 | $109 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
15 | $10 | $267 |
| 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. |
15 | $134 | $1,022 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
14 | $29 | $317 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
14 | $30 | $309 |
| 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. |
14 | $100 | $913 |
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.
50.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
49.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$338,634
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $48,376/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
464
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$301,415 (89.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23,566 (7.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,653 (4.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$115,923
2023
$36,883
2022
$55,883
2021
$35,139
2020
$15,932
2019
$48,832
2018
$30,042
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$75,395
Volta Medical Inc
$14,460
Medtronic, Inc.
$10,894
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$7,719
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$4,547
Abbott Laboratories
$2,575
Philips North America LLC
$120
ATRICURE, INC.
$112
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$64
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$19
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 86.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$183,205
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$44,325
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$23,858
ATRICURE, INC.
$19,641
Volta Medical Inc
$14,648
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$13,531
Abbott Laboratories
$13,034
Medtronic, Inc.
$11,146
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,268
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$4,157
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$2,149
Boehringer Ingelheim MENA (Scientific Office) FZ-LLC
$2,000
AtriCure, Inc.
$1,983
Stereotaxis Inc
$268
Philips North America LLC
$120
BIOTRONIK INC.
$112
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$106
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$64
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 74.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AO0) IGT Devices Intracardiac · ACUSON Origin Diagnostic Ultrasound System · AMPLATZER AMULET · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · Artis Q · Artis Q.zen · CARDIOBLATE CRYOFLEX · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · Cardiac Mapping System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Clinical Trial Product · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · FARAPULSE · FARAWAVE · GENERAL EP · GENERAL EP · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - EP · General - Structural Heart · General - Therapies · General - Vascular Access · IGT D Electroph · LARIAT SUTURE DELIVERY DEVICE · LifeVest · Models · NRG · Navistar · Niobe · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PULSESELECT · RHYTHMIA · Rhythmia Mapping System · SENSOR ENABLED · Sequoia · Spectranetics Undiv · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · THERAPIES · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Thermocool SF · VX1 · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
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 (89%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for cardiovascular disease in OH.
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. Saliba is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of OH 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. Saliba experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saliba performed 195 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 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. Saliba receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saliba received a total of $338,634 from 19 companies across 464 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. Saliba's costs compare to other cardiologists in Cleveland?
Dr. Saliba's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Saliba) 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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