Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mouhanad Al-Fakih, MD
Internal Medicine · Connellsville, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Al-Fakih
Dr. Mouhanad Al-Fakih is an internal medicine specialist in Connellsville, PA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Al-Fakih performed 1,956 Medicare services across 930 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Al-Fakih received a total of $11,593 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 683 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Al-Fakih 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in PA
$11,593 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,956
Medicare services
Top 10% in PA for internal medicine
930
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
649 | $77 | $160 |
| 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. |
394 | $82 | $160 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
121 | $56 | $130 |
| 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. |
111 | $58 | $120 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
93 | $59 | $110 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
93 | $25 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
84 | $122 | $300 |
| Annual depression screening | 83 | $17 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $119 | $220 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
56 | $29 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
50 | $75 | $100 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
49 | $8 | $70 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
35 | $135 | $240 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
17 | $6 | $32 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $29 | $35 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
13 | $117 | $200 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
13 | $40 | $200 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
11 | $30 | $60 |
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 ↗$11,593
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,656/year across 7 years
Top 7% in PA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
683
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
$11,241 (97.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$252 (2.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$100 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,192
2023
$1,874
2022
$1,959
2021
$1,761
2020
$1,083
2019
$967
2018
$1,756
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$383
Lilly USA, LLC
$220
ABBVIE INC.
$203
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$169
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$169
Novo Nordisk Inc
$158
Exact Sciences Corporation
$156
Amgen Inc.
$150
PFIZER INC.
$102
Abbott Laboratories
$80
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$73
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Lundbeck LLC
$67
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$64
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$48
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,129
Lilly USA, LLC
$983
PFIZER INC.
$982
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$930
Novo Nordisk Inc
$879
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$725
Indivior Inc.
$512
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$472
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$415
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$390
Amgen Inc.
$377
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$371
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$315
Abbott Laboratories
$222
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$221
Exact Sciences Corporation
$209
ABBVIE INC.
$203
Orexo US, Inc.
$192
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$187
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$185
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$158
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$148
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$115
Boston Scientific Corporation
$114
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$114
Dexcom, Inc.
$110
AbbVie Inc.
$106
COMSORT, Inc
$100
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$73
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Lundbeck LLC
$67
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$66
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$48
Kaleo, Inc.
$40
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
Radius Health, Inc.
$34
Pulmonx Corporation
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Nuvectra Corporation
$15
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$12
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.7% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
100
Per 100K population
78.8
County median income
$56,093
Nearest hospital
PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE
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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. Al-Fakih is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of PA peers, with 21 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. Al-Fakih experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Al-Fakih performed 649 nursing facility 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. Al-Fakih receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Al-Fakih received a total of $11,593 from 52 companies across 683 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. Al-Fakih's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Connellsville?
Dr. Al-Fakih's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Al-Fakih) 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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