This provider's $11.5M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 53% in 2018
Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.
Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.
| Year | Avg Submitted | Avg Paid | Markup Ratio | Gap per Service | Total Payments | Services | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $865.59 | $290.40 | 2.98x | $575.19 | $1.2M | 4.1K | 2.2K |
| 2015 | $892.47 | $278.36 | 3.21x | $614.11 | $984.1K | 3.9K | 2.2K |
| 2016 | $1.1K | $413.17 | 2.74x | $719.50 | $923.1K | 3.4K | 1.9K |
| 2017 | $963.57 | $306.66 | 3.14x | $656.91 | $939.6K | 3.1K | 1.7K |
| 2018 | $1.7K | $629.28 | 2.67x | $1.1K | $1.4M | 3.1K | 1.6K |
| 2019 | $1.5K | $505.12 | 3.05x | $1.0K | $1.3M | 2.7K | 1.5K |
| 2020 | $1.5K | $528.15 | 2.91x | $1.0K | $1.1M | 2.0K | 1.2K |
| 2021 | $1.5K | $542.40 | 2.84x | $996.49 | $1.2M | 2.2K | 1.2K |
| 2022 | $1.5K | $495.03 | 3.11x | $1.0K | $1.1M | 2.4K | 1.3K |
| 2023 | $1.5K | $449.54 | 3.27x | $1.0K | $1.3M | 3.1K | 1.6K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36466 | Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | 2.7K | $4.0M | $1.5K | 2.69x |
| 36478 | Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 1.8K | $2.0M | $1.1K | 3.17x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 1.3K | $1.8M | $1.3K | 3.02x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 5.3K | $912.2K | $172.69 | 3.47x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 554 | $772.9K | $1.4K | 2.87x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 5.0K | $468.8K | $93.86 | 2.66x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 4.0K | $439.5K | $109.32 | 2.74x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 4.2K | $285.2K | $67.18 | 2.23x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes | 1.8K | $220.6K | $123.67 | 2.83x |
| 36479 | Laser destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 595 | $180.7K | $303.64 | 2.63x |
| 36471 | Injection of chemical agent into multiple veins of same leg | 1.0K | $107.8K | $107.61 | 3.72x |
| 37765 | Multiple incisions for removal of varicose veins of arm or leg | 337 | $97.8K | $290.30 | 4.63x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 349 | $75.1K | $215.33 | 3.25x |
| 37187 | Removal of blood clot and injections (accessed through the skin) to dissolve blood clot from veins using fluoroscopic guidance | 28 | $51.4K | $1.8K | 1.91x |
| 36476 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 188 | $50.9K | $270.64 | 2.96x |
| 36470 | Injection of chemical agent into single vein | 197 | $18.6K | $94.52 | 3.70x |
| 99212 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes | 292 | $11.1K | $38.06 | 2.36x |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes | 103 | $8.9K | $86.38 | 2.60x |
| 76942 | Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle | 97 | $5.7K | $59.21 | 8.44x |
| 99354 | Prolonged office or other outpatient service first hour | 12 | $1.0K | $84.11 | 2.38x |
This provider submits charges 2.92 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.92x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $292. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Vascular Surgery providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Tabaie, MD | Los Angeles, CA | $69.0M | ✓ Clear |
| Rajiv Nagesetty, MD | Walnut Creek, CA | $48.3M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
Note: All data is from publicly available Medicare records. OpenMedicare is an independent journalism project not affiliated with CMS.
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