Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Abdulrab Aziz, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Monroeville, PA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Aziz
Dr. Abdulrab Aziz is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Monroeville, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aziz performed 5,495 Medicare services across 3,347 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aziz received a total of $2,927 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Aziz 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in PA
$2,927 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,495
Medicare services
Top 5% in PA for cardiovascular disease
3,347
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,327 | $9 | $100 |
| 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. |
916 | $86 | $175 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
387 | $132 | $600 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
365 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
293 | $60 | $150 |
| 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. |
268 | $59 | $111 |
| 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. |
226 | $90 | $150 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
220 | $42 | $80 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
111 | $32 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
104 | $128 | $400 |
| 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. |
102 | $10 | $25 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
98 | $15 | $50 |
| 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. |
97 | $129 | $186 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 92 | $26 | $65 |
| 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. |
85 | $127 | $250 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
72 | $43 | $400 |
| 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. |
70 | $96 | $175 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
66 | $325 | $900 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
66 | $199 | $260 |
| 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. |
63 | $20 | $100 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 60 | $169 | $1,200 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
59 | $38 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
59 | $17 | $400 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
58 | $161 | $600 |
| 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. |
37 | $117 | $214 |
| 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. |
36 | $24 | $100 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
35 | $398 | $658 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
34 | $54 | $88 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
18 | $19 | $100 |
| 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. |
18 | $16 | $100 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
18 | $62 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
13 | $89 | $225 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $281 | $1,400 |
| 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. |
11 | $70 | $160 |
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.
16.1% high complexity
13.6% medium
70.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,927
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $418/year across 7 years
Top 42% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
78
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
$2,858 (97.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$68 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$882
2023
$643
2022
$310
2021
$537
2020
$207
2019
$76
2018
$271
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$497
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$201
Abbott Laboratories
$83
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Philips North America LLC
$27
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,042
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$285
Abbott Laboratories
$222
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$215
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$201
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$163
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$125
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$94
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$81
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$79
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$54
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Philips North America LLC
$27
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$17
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
MEDICOMP INC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AZ7) Lasers · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · AngioVac · Assure WCD · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · COROFLOW · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRANGIO · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESOLUTE ONYX · Resolute · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SUPERA · SYMPLICITY G3 · Supera peripheral stent system · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Closure Device · Vascular Lithotripsy · Veltassa · XARELTO
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
198
Per 100K population
16.0
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
FORBES HOSPITAL
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. Aziz is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Aziz experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aziz performed 1,327 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Aziz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aziz received a total of $2,927 from 25 companies across 78 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. Aziz's costs compare to other cardiologists in Monroeville?
Dr. Aziz's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Aziz) 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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