This provider's $25.7M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 62% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 84% 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 | $1.1K | $324.06 | 3.30x | $744.79 | $1.8M | 4.9K | 2.1K |
| 2015 | $936.45 | $260.44 | 3.60x | $676.01 | $2.0M | 6.4K | 2.8K |
| 2016 | $974.08 | $275.31 | 3.54x | $698.77 | $1.8M | 5.5K | 2.6K |
| 2017 | $986.55 | $269.02 | 3.67x | $717.53 | $1.6M | 4.7K | 2.3K |
| 2018 | $1.6K | $446.95 | 3.62x | $1.2K | $2.9M | 6.3K | 3.0K |
| 2019 | $1.8K | $519.90 | 3.45x | $1.3K | $3.6M | 7.6K | 4.0K |
| 2020 | $1.3K | $528.81 | 2.48x | $781.70 | $3.0M | 6.0K | 3.2K |
| 2021 | $1.5K | $700.53 | 2.14x | $800.25 | $3.2M | 5.5K | 3.5K |
| 2022 | $1.2K | $518.00 | 2.33x | $686.54 | $3.0M | 5.0K | 3.3K |
| 2023 | $1.4K | $582.76 | 2.40x | $813.33 | $2.9M | 4.1K | 3.0K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 4.4K | $7.9M | $1.8K | 2.68x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 4.0K | $4.9M | $1.2K | 3.07x |
| 36478 | Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 4.1K | $4.4M | $1.1K | 3.21x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 3.1K | $4.2M | $1.4K | 2.18x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 8.7K | $1.4M | $155.97 | 4.40x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 7.7K | $842.2K | $108.95 | 3.33x |
| 36471 | Injection of chemical agent into multiple veins of same leg | 3.6K | $542.0K | $152.08 | 2.76x |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes | 4.3K | $402.3K | $94.03 | 3.44x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 4.7K | $319.0K | $68.34 | 3.17x |
| 99212 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes | 7.9K | $314.8K | $39.97 | 3.47x |
| 36466 | Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | 87 | $126.0K | $1.4K | 2.39x |
| 64555 | Implantation of peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin | 592 | $89.5K | $151.19 | 4.17x |
| 36479 | Laser destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 295 | $85.5K | $289.75 | 3.45x |
| 20611 | Aspiration and/or injection of major joint or joint capsule with recording and reporting using ultrasound guidance | 693 | $70.8K | $102.22 | 2.20x |
| 76942 | Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle | 1.2K | $66.8K | $56.07 | 8.98x |
| J7321 | Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan or supartz, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 687 | $44.7K | $65.05 | 4.06x |
| 10160 | Aspiration of abscess, blood accumulation, blister, or cyst | 103 | $6.4K | $62.13 | 6.75x |
This provider submits charges 2.93 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.93x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $293. 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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