Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rami Ausi, M.D.
Neurology · Pittsburgh, PA
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. Ausi 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. Ausi
Dr. Rami Ausi is a neurology specialist in Pittsburgh, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ausi performed 529 Medicare services across 437 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ausi received a total of $8,887 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 531 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Ausi 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 29% volume in PA
$8,887 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗529
Medicare services
Top 29% in PA for neurology
437
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~28 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. |
108 | $87 | $160 |
| 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. |
79 | $98 | $292 |
| 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. |
51 | $121 | $376 |
| 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. |
36 | $58 | $144 |
| 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. |
34 | $65 | $124 |
| 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. |
34 | $64 | $230 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
32 | $74 | $150 |
| 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. |
29 | $119 | $220 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
29 | $37 | $127 |
| 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. |
28 | $107 | $198 |
| 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 | $91 | $193 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
13 | $102 | $212 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $143 | $275 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
12 | $43 | $93 |
| 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. |
12 | $78 | $145 |
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 ↗$8,887
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,270/year across 7 years
Top 23% in PA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
531
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
$8,745 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$143 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,756
2023
$963
2022
$1,412
2021
$1,033
2020
$624
2019
$1,189
2018
$1,912
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$305
ABBVIE INC.
$301
Eisai Inc.
$174
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$111
Biogen, Inc.
$94
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
SK Life Science, Inc.
$87
Lundbeck LLC
$86
Lilly USA, LLC
$80
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$79
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$72
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
EMD Serono, Inc.
$60
UCB, Inc.
$42
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$39
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$781
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$763
ABBVIE INC.
$573
Amgen Inc.
$543
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$466
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$461
PFIZER INC.
$417
AbbVie Inc.
$410
GENZYME CORPORATION
$403
SK Life Science, Inc.
$338
Biogen, Inc.
$326
UCB, Inc.
$267
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$262
Eisai Inc.
$224
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$198
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$189
Genentech USA, Inc.
$188
EMD Serono, Inc.
$171
Allergan, Inc.
$156
Allergan Inc.
$128
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Bausch Health US, LLC
$124
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$111
Lundbeck LLC
$106
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$77
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$68
Promius Pharma LLC
$63
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$56
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$56
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$51
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$47
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$40
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$40
Celgene Corporation
$33
US WorldMeds, LLC
$31
ARGENX US, INC.
$30
Neurelis, Inc.
$27
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$26
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$24
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$24
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$23
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$21
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
EISAI INC.
$21
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
CSL Behring
$16
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$14
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$13
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$12
Top 3 companies account for 23.8% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
136
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$76,393
Nearest hospital
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL
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. Ausi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% 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. Ausi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ausi performed 108 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. Ausi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ausi received a total of $8,887 from 57 companies across 531 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. Ausi's costs compare to other neurologists in Pittsburgh?
Dr. Ausi's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Ausi) 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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