Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Haytham Albizem, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Albizem 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. Albizem
Dr. Haytham Albizem is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Albizem performed 4,178 Medicare services across 2,423 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Albizem received a total of $21,479 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 172 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Albizem 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in PA
$21,479 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,178
Medicare services
Top 13% in PA for cardiovascular disease
2,423
Unique beneficiaries
$295
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
646 | $93 | $180 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
460 | $40 | $120 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
429 | $38 | $100 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
171 | $43 | $120 |
| 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. |
151 | $10 | $40 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
140 | $817 | $2,500 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
136 | $145 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
133 | $142 | $300 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
126 | $143 | $500 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
125 | $112 | $143 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
107 | $256 | $1,032 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
106 | $94 | $225 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
98 | $127 | $350 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
89 | $135 | $300 |
| 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. |
85 | $368 | $600 |
| 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. |
85 | $51 | $175 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
82 | $844 | $2,260 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 72 | $3 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
71 | $8 | $10 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
61 | $706 | $2,500 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
61 | $124 | $260 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
59 | $4 | $40 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
59 | $27 | $38 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
57 | $13 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
54 | $146 | $340 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
44 | $225 | $450 |
| 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. |
44 | $109 | $225 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
43 | $11 | $25 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
43 | $71 | $180 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
42 | $128 | $300 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
41 | $55 | $157 |
| Leg artery plaque removal and stent insertion A procedure to clear plaque buildup in an artery of the leg and insert a stent to keep the vessel open. |
40 | $9,868 | $22,149 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
40 | $2 | $10 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
39 | $21 | $40 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
39 | $715 | $1,170 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
31 | $31 | $43 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
27 | $9,697 | $24,682 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
24 | $26 | $68 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
18 | $179 | $300 |
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.
8.5% high complexity
24.4% medium
67.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,479
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,068/year across 7 years
Top 14% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
172
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$15,126 (70.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,353 (29.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$100
2023
$380
2022
$15,748
2021
$851
2020
$473
2019
$3,441
2018
$486
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 66.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15,523
Abbott Laboratories
$3,905
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$590
Boston Scientific Corporation
$444
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$275
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$134
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$70
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$68
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$51
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$50
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Preventice Services, LLC
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Medline Industries, Inc.
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Amgen Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 93.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · CLEVIPREX · Custom Cath Lab Packs · ELUVIA · ENTRESTO · EXPRESS · Enteer · FARXIGA · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · General - Therapies · HawkOne · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · JARDIANCE · JETI · KENGREAL · LOKELMA · MUSTANG · MYNX CONTROLTM · ONYX FRONTIER · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Perclose ProStyle · ROTALINK · ROTAPRO · Repatha · S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL Self-Expanding Nitinol Stent · SpiderFX · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Supera peripheral stent system · VERQUVO · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
735
Per 100K population
46.4
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Albizem is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in PA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of PA peers, with 20 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. Albizem experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Albizem performed 646 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Albizem receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Albizem received a total of $21,479 from 21 companies across 172 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. Albizem's costs compare to other cardiologists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Albizem's average Medicare payment per service is $295. 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. Albizem) 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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