Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bakhtiar Mohamad Amin, MD

Nephrology · Norwood, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4600 SMITH RD # A4, Norwood, OH 45212
5133512494
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1376896902 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mohamad Amin

Dr. Bakhtiar Mohamad Amin is a nephrology specialist in Norwood, OH, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mohamad Amin performed 1,849 Medicare services across 584 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mohamad Amin received a total of $2,664 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nephrology. 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. Mohamad Amin 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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in OH $2,664 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,849
Medicare services
Top 11% in OH for nephrology
584
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~142 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
1,015 $0 $1
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.
279 $10 $31
Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation
A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review.
167 $180 $585
Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review
A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness.
68 $114 $358
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device
Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device.
66 $14 $45
Contrast injection for X-ray imaging
Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure.
37 $263 $606
Radiologist review of major upper body vein image
A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the upper body to assess their structure and function.
37 $91 $288
Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image 31 $90 $321
Removal of tunneled central venous tube
This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein.
29 $79 $334
Replacement of tunneled central venous tube
This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access.
22 $126 $446
Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement
A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure.
19 $245 $769
Other procedure on blood vessel
A medical intervention performed on a blood vessel that does not fall under other specific categories.
18 $123 $1,000
Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+
A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older.
17 $196 $634
Abdominal tube insertion with imaging guidance
A radiologist uses imaging technology to guide the placement of a tube into the abdomen and reviews the procedure.
17 $133 $491
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.
16 $11 $36
Abdominal cavity tube removal
This procedure involves the removal of a tube located in the abdominal cavity.
11 $174 $548
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.
3.1% high complexity
71.4% medium
25.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,664
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $444/year across 6 years
Top 28% in OH for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
76
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
$2,534 (95.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$129 (4.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$189
2022
$23
2021
$1,628
2020
$180
2019
$409
2018
$234

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$164
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,202
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$262
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$210
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$204
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$155
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$122
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$115
Relypsa, Inc.
$76
AV Medical Technologies Ltd.
$72
Mallinckrodt LLC
$68
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$38
Amgen Inc.
$24
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$20
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$14
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 62.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Auryxia · COVERA · Chameleon · Cook Medical Angioplasty · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · Ellipsys · JYNARQUE · Kerendia · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · LUTONIX · NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE · Parsabiv · Rayaldee · SAMSCA · Velphoro · Veltassa
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Nephrologists within 10 mi
64
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$70,816
Nearest hospital
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
2.0 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. Mohamad Amin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Mohamad Amin experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mohamad Amin performed 1,015 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Mohamad Amin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mohamad Amin received a total of $2,664 from 17 companies across 76 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. Mohamad Amin's costs compare to other nephrologists in Norwood?
Dr. Mohamad Amin's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Mohamad Amin) 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 →