Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amin Al-Ahmad, MD
Optician · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Al-Ahmad
Dr. Amin Al-Ahmad is an optician specialist in Austin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Al-Ahmad performed 2,984 Medicare services across 1,886 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Al-Ahmad received a total of $688,347 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1447 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Al-Ahmad is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in TX
$688,347 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,984
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for optician
1,886
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~157 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. |
667 | $11 | $60 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
404 | $17 | $98 |
| 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. |
319 | $66 | $139 |
| 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. |
269 | $22 | $106 |
| 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. |
222 | $95 | $206 |
| 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. |
135 | $26 | $207 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
129 | $53 | $174 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 93 | $166 | $398 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
69 | $19 | $79 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
57 | $67 | $585 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
55 | $62 | $152 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
54 | $241 | $1,230 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
52 | $742 | $3,279 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
48 | $96 | $200 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
45 | $65 | $254 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
43 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
35 | $62 | $141 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
32 | $71 | $240 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
30 | $33 | $86 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
30 | $59 | $866 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
29 | $241 | $1,229 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
23 | $18 | $72 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
23 | $37 | $111 |
| 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. |
19 | $135 | $278 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
17 | $610 | $2,519 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
16 | $347 | $1,699 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
16 | $63 | $204 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
16 | $654 | $2,457 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $29 | $84 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
12 | $696 | $2,943 |
| 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. |
11 | $103 | $268 |
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.
42.4% high complexity
1.0% medium
56.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$688,347
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $98,335/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for optician
43
Companies
1,447
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$427,341 (62.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$134,514 (19.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$58,595 (8.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$56,805 (8.3%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$11,091 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$134,088
2023
$62,770
2022
$110,569
2021
$73,220
2020
$133,595
2019
$110,812
2018
$63,294
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$177,707
Boston Scientific Corporation
$162,175
Ethicon Inc.
$115,815
Abbott Laboratories
$74,043
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$68,288
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$15,034
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$12,330
Haemonetics Corporation
$10,640
AtriCure, Inc.
$10,137
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$9,253
BioSig Technologies, Inc.
$6,219
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$4,795
Philips North America LLC
$4,754
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,346
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$3,852
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$2,236
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,011
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$750
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices & Diagnostics Group - Latin America, L.L.C.
$620
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$489
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$447
Lilly USA, LLC
$373
ATRICURE, INC.
$368
CVRx, Inc.
$232
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$217
ABIOMED
$174
CardioFocus, Inc.
$154
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$140
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$137
PFIZER INC.
$132
Volta Medical Inc
$103
Cook Medical LLC
$78
Terumo Medical Corporation
$51
Stryker Corporation
$51
Stereotaxis Inc
$49
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Davol Inc.
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$21
Vital Connect, Inc
$14
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$13
BIOTRONIK INC.
$12
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 66.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(2858) General Consulting · (3126) ECC Solutions · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · ACC2 CARDIAC CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · ACCOLADE SR · ACHIEVE · ACUSON Origin Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · AFFERA MAPPING SYSTEM · AMPLATZER Occluders · ANDEXXA · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · AVEIR · AZUR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Ablation Therapy Hardware · Adapta · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Agilis NxT EP Introducer · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Amplia MRI · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · AtriCure Synergy Ablation System · Attain · Azure · BRK EP Transseptal Access · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · CRT-Ds · Cardiac Mapping System · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CareLink · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · CartoSound · Circular Mapping Catheters · Confirm Rx · Connect HF · Connectivity and Remote care · Cool Point Irrigation Pump · Crome · CryoConsole · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · DiamondTemp · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENGAGE · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Electrophysiology Cable · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite Velocity System Expansion Modules · EnSite Velocity System Mapping Disposables · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Evolution · FARAWAVE · FLEXABILITY · FORTIFY ASSURA · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL EP · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - EP · General - Therapies · Generators · Glidesheath · HeartLight System · HeartSpan Steerble Sheath Introducer · HemoSphere · ICDs · Impella · Inquiry Steerable Catheters · JOT DX · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Lasso · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MODELS · MRI Ready Leads · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MetaCross · Micra · MitraClip System · NA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · Niobe · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OPTOWIRE · PULSESELECT · PURE EP · PURE EP SYSTEM · Pouch · Progel · QDOT MICRO Catheter · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · REPROCESSED AGILIS · REPROCESSED EP CATHETERS · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SELECTSECURE · SENSOR ENABLED · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · SelectSecure · SmartAblateTM System RF Generator · Smartablate · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Soundstar · TACTICATH · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TEG6S HEMOSTASIS SYSTEM · THERAPIES · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · VIEWMATE · VITALPATCH RTM · VX1 · VYNDAQEL · Vascular Closure Device · VersaCross Access Solution · VersaCross Large Access Solution · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · Viva · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Webster · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch · remede System
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 →
The majority of payments (62%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for optician in TX.
Equivalent to $23,068 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
156
Per 100K population
11.9
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Al-Ahmad is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Al-Ahmad experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Al-Ahmad performed 667 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. Al-Ahmad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Al-Ahmad received a total of $688,347 from 43 companies across 1,447 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-Ahmad's costs compare to other opticians in Austin?
Dr. Al-Ahmad's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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-Ahmad) 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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