Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mohamed Alalwani, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician · Westlake, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Alalwani
Dr. Mohamed Alalwani is a hospitalist physician in Westlake, OH, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Alalwani performed 4,956 Medicare services across 2,137 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Alalwani received a total of $8,600 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 472 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist physician. 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. Alalwani 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in OH
$8,600 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,956
Medicare services
Top 0% in OH for hospitalist physician
2,137
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~354 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,080 | $19 | $30 |
| 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. |
566 | $87 | $190 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
516 | $1 | $5 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
297 | $10 | $18 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
297 | $3 | $6 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
288 | $5 | $10 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
285 | $8 | $14 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
285 | $18 | $27 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
136 | $8 | $9 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
124 | $11 | $40 |
| 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. |
89 | $115 | $250 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
83 | $12 | $21 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
81 | $29 | $50 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
81 | $4 | $9 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
79 | $13 | $19 |
| 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. |
74 | $62 | $135 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
56 | $1 | $12 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
52 | $47 | $125 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
46 | $9 | $17 |
| 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. |
46 | $133 | $535 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
44 | $16 | $30 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
44 | $12 | $18 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
44 | $13 | $21 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 44 | $12 | $18 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 36 | $6 | $11 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
32 | $45 | $180 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
22 | $6 | $12 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
19 | $15 | $27 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
19 | $5 | $9 |
| 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. |
19 | $85 | $160 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
18 | $40 | $70 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
16 | $44 | $92 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $156 | $330 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $44 | $100 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
11 | $6 | $11 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
36.1% medium
62.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,600
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,229/year across 7 years
Top 1% in OH for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
472
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
$8,399 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$201 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,228
2023
$2,075
2022
$1,750
2021
$1,272
2020
$641
2019
$357
2018
$277
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$435
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$379
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$230
ABBVIE INC.
$227
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$191
UCB, Inc.
$179
PFIZER INC.
$177
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$74
Lilly USA, LLC
$65
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$38
SOBI, INC
$38
Genentech USA, Inc.
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$20
Sandoz Inc.
$19
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$14
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,495
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,116
PFIZER INC.
$995
UCB, Inc.
$599
Genentech USA, Inc.
$515
ABBVIE INC.
$438
AbbVie Inc.
$416
Lilly USA, LLC
$412
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$395
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$381
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$367
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$279
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$194
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$133
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$118
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$62
PAINTEQ LLC
$56
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$56
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
AbbVie, Inc.
$40
SOBI, INC
$38
Radius Health, Inc.
$37
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$36
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$34
Organon LLC
$29
Sobi, Inc
$26
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$21
Sandoz Inc.
$19
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · Cryvista · EVENITY · Enbrel · HORIZANT · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Horizant · Humira · IDACIO · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kloxxado · LUPKYNIS · Mitigare · NURTEC ODT · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · PAINTEQ · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · QULIPTA · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UPTRAVI · Vascepa · XELJANZ · Zilretta
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for hospitalist physician in OH.
Geographic Context
Hospitalist physicians within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital
UH ST JOHN 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. Alalwani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of OH peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Alalwani experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Alalwani performed 1,080 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Alalwani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Alalwani received a total of $8,600 from 38 companies across 472 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. Alalwani's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Westlake?
Dr. Alalwani's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Alalwani) 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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