Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zubair Ahammad, D.O.
Neurological Surgery · Toledo, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Ahammad 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. Ahammad
Dr. Zubair Ahammad is a neurological surgery specialist in Toledo, OH, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ahammad performed 325 Medicare services across 274 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ahammad received a total of $41,784 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 679 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Ahammad 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in OH
$41,784 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗325
Medicare services
Top 33% in OH for neurological surgery
274
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~22 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. |
65 | $57 | $104 |
| 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. |
64 | $63 | $134 |
| 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. |
58 | $93 | $191 |
| 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. |
42 | $122 | $291 |
| 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. |
41 | $92 | $198 |
| 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. |
21 | $116 | $251 |
| 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. |
18 | $87 | $149 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $56 | $146 |
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 ↗$41,784
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,969/year across 7 years
Top 14% in OH for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
679
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
$41,479 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$305 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,339
2023
$7,902
2022
$8,258
2021
$3,137
2020
$7,840
2019
$4,406
2018
$3,902
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,991
Centinel Spine, LLC
$1,602
Inari Medical, Inc.
$229
icotec Medical Inc.
$192
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$92
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$32
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$28
Nevro Corp.
$28
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Theragen, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$19,542
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$11,448
Centinel Spine, LLC
$1,697
Stryker Corporation
$1,417
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,277
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,053
Abbott Laboratories
$1,002
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$584
Inari Medical, Inc.
$376
Spineology Inc.
$347
DJO, LLC
$305
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$267
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$251
icotec Medical Inc.
$192
Cerapedics Inc.
$141
Novocure Inc.
$121
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$113
Aesculap, Inc.
$110
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$108
Nevro Corp.
$106
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$104
Augmedics Inc.
$103
Bioventus LLC
$100
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$81
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$77
SI-BONE, INC.
$72
Penumbra, Inc.
$65
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$55
Prosidyan, Inc
$54
Theragen, Inc.
$54
UCB, Inc.
$47
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$32
Scientia Vascular
$32
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$32
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
Kerecis Limited
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$27
OssDsign Incorporated
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$24
Spine Wave, Inc.
$20
NuVasive, Inc.
$20
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
SI-BONE, Inc.
$18
CSL Behring
$16
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 78.2% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$60,095
Nearest hospital
MERCY ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER
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. Ahammad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of OH peers, with 15 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. Ahammad experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ahammad performed 65 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. Ahammad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ahammad received a total of $41,784 from 51 companies across 679 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. Ahammad's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Toledo?
Dr. Ahammad's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Ahammad) 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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