Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Syed Azam, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Rancho Mirage, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Azam
Dr. Syed Azam is an internal medicine specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Azam performed 8,655 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Azam received a total of $4,762 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 277 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Azam 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$4,762 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,655
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,973 | $96 | $145 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
889 | $26 | $46 |
| Virtual check-in for established patient A brief communication service provided by a qualified healthcare professional to an established patient via technology, such as a virtual check-in. |
625 | $10 | $25 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
481 | $77 | $140 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 378 | $19 | $34 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
376 | $26 | $44 |
| 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. |
351 | $133 | $200 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
307 | $132 | $148 |
| Annual depression screening | 307 | $19 | $30 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
273 | $39 | $63 |
| 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. |
223 | $51 | $85 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
195 | $29 | $30 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
178 | $32 | $75 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
169 | $37 | $47 |
| 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. |
165 | $41 | $119 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
163 | $39 | $91 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 21+ minutes An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. This service requires a total time of 21 or more minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
155 | $35 | $62 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
153 | $76 | $87 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
124 | $29 | $30 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
110 | $282 | $294 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
102 | $76 | $97 |
| 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. |
99 | $11 | $19 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
82 | $15 | $21 |
| 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. |
77 | $43 | $70 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
62 | $170 | $190 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
60 | $5 | $10 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 57 | $156 | $243 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
52 | $6 | $10 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
52 | $11 | $28 |
| 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. |
43 | $88 | $186 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
41 | $32 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
38 | $1 | $10 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
35 | $3 | $10 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of the hepatitis B vaccine to provide immunization against the hepatitis B virus. |
35 | $29 | $30 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult, CPG-adjuvanted An adult dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine administered via intramuscular injection. It uses a CPG-adjuvanted formulation and follows a 2-dose or 4-dose schedule. |
34 | $147 | $150 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
33 | $13 | $33 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
30 | $81 | $113 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
27 | $227 | $304 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 11-20 min An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. The service involves a total time of 11 to 20 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
19 | $20 | $42 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
18 | $17 | $40 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
15 | $40 | $55 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
13 | $123 | $132 |
| 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. |
13 | $75 | $100 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
12 | $16 | $20 |
| Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes spent on advance care planning discussions beyond the initial session. It involves counseling patients and families about future healthcare preferences and end-of-life care options. |
11 | $60 | $128 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,762
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $680/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
277
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$778
2023
$615
2022
$509
2021
$529
2020
$664
2019
$778
2018
$889
Payments by company (2024)
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$138
Amgen Inc.
$135
PFIZER INC.
$132
Lilly USA, LLC
$110
Novo Nordisk Inc
$80
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,177
PFIZER INC.
$358
Amgen Inc.
$342
Lilly USA, LLC
$317
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$265
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$245
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$232
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$210
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$183
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$143
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$141
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$128
AbbVie Inc.
$109
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Abbott Laboratories
$48
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
ABBVIE INC.
$42
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Seqirus USA Inc
$34
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Nevro Corp.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Corcept Therapeutics
$24
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Allergan Inc.
$19
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$15
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
211
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Azam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with 21 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. Azam experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Azam performed 1,973 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Azam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Azam received a total of $4,762 from 41 companies across 277 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Azam's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Rancho Mirage?
Dr. Azam's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Azam) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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