This provider's $26.9M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 108% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 129% in 2016
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 | $3.7K | $1.1K | 3.50x | $2.7K | $1.4M | 886 | 701 |
| 2015 | $3.1K | $808.88 | 3.85x | $2.3K | $984.9K | 992 | 811 |
| 2016 | $3.7K | $1.0K | 3.55x | $2.7K | $2.3M | 2.0K | 1.6K |
| 2017 | $4.7K | $1.1K | 4.18x | $3.5K | $3.0M | 3.3K | 2.4K |
| 2018 | $4.5K | $1.1K | 4.19x | $3.5K | $3.0M | 3.7K | 2.7K |
| 2019 | $4.1K | $911.93 | 4.54x | $3.2K | $4.0M | 3.7K | 2.3K |
| 2020 | $3.7K | $818.96 | 4.51x | $2.9K | $3.7M | 3.8K | 2.2K |
| 2021 | $3.5K | $836.45 | 4.23x | $2.7K | $3.5M | 4.6K | 2.8K |
| 2022 | $3.5K | $707.40 | 5.02x | $2.8K | $2.3M | 3.1K | 2.2K |
| 2023 | $3.2K | $674.77 | 4.76x | $2.5K | $2.8M | 4.0K | 2.6K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 1.4K | $10.5M | $7.7K | 4.49x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 1.4K | $10.3M | $7.6K | 4.65x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 1.3K | $2.3M | $1.8K | 3.80x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 55 | $692.9K | $12.6K | 3.36x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 450 | $580.0K | $1.3K | 3.48x |
| 37248 | Balloon dilation of first vein, accessed through the skin or by open procedure, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation | 239 | $318.1K | $1.3K | 3.71x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.9K | $283.4K | $151.47 | 3.61x |
| 75625 | Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta | 1.6K | $175.4K | $109.90 | 3.87x |
| 75716 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of arteries of both arms or legs | 1.2K | $174.1K | $147.91 | 3.60x |
| 36012 | Insertion of catheter into vein | 291 | $138.7K | $476.74 | 6.13x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 657 | $121.4K | $184.85 | 3.32x |
| 49418 | Insertion of abdominal catheter through the skin using imaging guidance including radiological supervision and interpretation | 122 | $119.7K | $981.08 | 2.93x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 1.8K | $110.5K | $60.73 | 3.89x |
| 93923 | Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs | 977 | $99.6K | $101.97 | 4.24x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 86 | $98.6K | $1.1K | 5.36x |
| 37220 | Balloon dilation of artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 63 | $95.3K | $1.5K | 6.43x |
| 99152 | Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes | 2.1K | $94.5K | $45.24 | 3.57x |
| 37249 | Balloon dilation of additional vein, accessed through the skin or by open procedure, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation | 176 | $76.9K | $437.11 | 3.76x |
| 75774 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery | 906 | $69.4K | $76.65 | 4.75x |
| 76937 | Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel | 1.9K | $59.1K | $30.58 | 3.95x |
This provider submits charges 4.4 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 4.4x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $440. 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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