Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Folahan Ayoola, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Denton, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
3321 COLORADO BLVD, Denton, TX 76210
9403829429
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1851500201 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Ayoola 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. Ayoola

Dr. Folahan Ayoola is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Denton, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ayoola performed 213 Medicare services across 106 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ayoola received a total of $545,395 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 818 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Ayoola 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 213 Medicare services$ $545,395 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
213
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
106
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~12 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)181$80$213
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)17$141$415
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)15$112$288
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 ↗
$545,395
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $77,914/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
31
Companies
818
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
$519,213 (95.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20,203 (3.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,979 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$76,503
2023
$146,591
2022
$152,886
2021
$132,961
2020
$26,565
2019
$3,885
2018
$6,004

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$443,314
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$75,528
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$13,514
VIVUS, Inc.
$3,140
Ethicon US, LLC
$2,263
Ethicon Inc.
$1,950
CONMED Corporation
$1,600
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$899
Baxter Healthcare
$592
Medtronic, Inc.
$573
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$307
Teleflex LLC
$279
Davol Inc.
$230
VIVUS LLC
$203
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$203
Covidien LP
$163
Aesculap, Inc.
$128
Teleflex Medical Incorporated
$126
Novo Nordisk Inc
$73
Stryker Corporation
$46
TELA Bio, Inc.
$41
Levita Magnetics International Corp
$35
Cook Medical LLC
$34
Olympus America Inc.
$33
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
Eisai Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
EISAI INC.
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · BIOFIX · Belviq · CAIMAN VESSEL SEALERS · COOK MEDICAL STAPLE LINE · COOK MEDICAL SURGERY · CoolSeal Generator · DA VINCI SP · DEKNATEL · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON ENDOPATH · ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ETHICON · EVARREST · EVIS EXERA · Echelon Endopath Staple Line Reinforcement · Echelon Flex · Echelon; Endopath · EndoFlip · Exparel · GATTEX · GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial · HARMONIC Product Family · Harmonic · KMEDIC · LINX Reflux Management System · Magnetic Surgery · Ovitex · PANCREAZE · PERI-STRIPS DRY · PREVALON · Pancreaze · Phasix · QSYMIA · Qsymia · SEAMGUARD · SIGNIA · SPYGLASS · STRATAFIX · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · Saxenda · Surgicel Powder · TISSEEL · Titan SGS · Titan SGS Standard Gastric Stapler · VISTASEAL · Wegovy · ZEPBOUND
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 (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in student in an organized health care education/training program and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for student in an organized health care education/training program in TX.

Equivalent to $256,054 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
957
Per 100K population
101.2
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY DENTON
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Ayoola is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%), with 18 years of practice experience.

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. Ayoola experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ayoola performed 181 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. Ayoola receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ayoola received a total of $545,395 from 31 companies across 818 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. Ayoola's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Denton?
Dr. Ayoola'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. Ayoola) 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 →
About this page

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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →