This provider averages 89 services per working day
Based on 222.6K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $21.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Averaging 89 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 52% in 2019
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 | $397.26 | $129.95 | 3.06x | $267.31 | $1.6M | 16.7K | 11.1K |
| 2015 | $397.16 | $127.04 | 3.13x | $270.12 | $1.6M | 18.6K | 12.0K |
| 2016 | $415.10 | $123.04 | 3.37x | $292.06 | $1.7M | 21.3K | 12.7K |
| 2017 | $350.79 | $116.25 | 3.02x | $234.54 | $1.9M | 24.2K | 13.9K |
| 2018 | $414.43 | $126.72 | 3.27x | $287.71 | $2.0M | 23.5K | 14.2K |
| 2019 | $2.1K | $508.52 | 4.10x | $1.6K | $3.1M | 25.8K | 14.5K |
| 2020 | $1.3K | $364.16 | 3.62x | $953.96 | $2.2M | 22.9K | 11.8K |
| 2021 | $1.3K | $339.46 | 3.78x | $942.74 | $2.7M | 25.3K | 12.8K |
| 2022 | $1.3K | $307.56 | 4.34x | $1.0K | $2.2M | 23.2K | 12.4K |
| 2023 | $1.3K | $310.93 | 4.33x | $1.0K | $2.1M | 21.0K | 12.2K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 42.9K | $4.1M | $95.42 | 1.97x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 193 | $2.7M | $14.0K | 4.32x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies | 5.2K | $2.4M | $465.65 | 1.61x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function | 8.2K | $1.5M | $177.77 | 3.50x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 1.0K | $1.4M | $1.4K | 2.53x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 3.2K | $603.7K | $187.26 | 2.27x |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes per day | 8.9K | $560.4K | $62.72 | 2.39x |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 5.3K | $496.4K | $93.52 | 2.24x |
| 99308 | Subsequent nursing facility visit, typically 15 minutes per day | 7.9K | $476.3K | $60.67 | 1.87x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 1.7K | $412.7K | $246.85 | 1.52x |
| 36247 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 378 | $405.9K | $1.1K | 5.47x |
| 99223 | Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per day | 2.3K | $392.0K | $168.51 | 1.93x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 1.7K | $331.5K | $189.99 | 2.26x |
| 93229 | Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, physician prescribed transmission of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days | 393 | $316.9K | $806.39 | 1.97x |
| 93351 | Ultrasound examination and continuous monitoring of the heart performed during rest, exercise, and/or drug-induced stress with interpretation and report | 1.2K | $274.7K | $230.47 | 3.04x |
| 82306 | Vitamin D-3 level | 6.8K | $230.8K | $33.80 | 1.51x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 3.3K | $193.6K | $58.15 | 2.19x |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes per day | 2.1K | $186.6K | $89.73 | 2.23x |
| 84443 | Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) | 9.3K | $178.9K | $19.25 | 1.85x |
| G0439 | Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 1.3K | $175.7K | $136.51 | 1.83x |
This provider submits charges 2.76 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.76x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $276. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Cardiology providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Polosajian, M.D. | Reseda, CA | $52.5M | ✓ Clear |
| Athar Ansari, M.D. | El Centro, CA | $38.2M | ✓ Clear |
| Hanumandla Reddy, M.D | Hanford, CA | $38.1M | ✓ Clear |
| Mehran Khorsandi, M.D., | Los Angeles, CA | $36.4M | ✓ Clear |
| Shashi Sharma, D.M. | Visalia, CA | $35.4M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
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