This provider's $7.5M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 120% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 68% in 2021
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 | $561.93 | $111.26 | 5.05x | $450.67 | $497.9K | 5.6K | 3.6K |
| 2015 | $617.20 | $119.49 | 5.17x | $497.71 | $652.1K | 6.3K | 4.1K |
| 2016 | $606.14 | $120.11 | 5.05x | $486.03 | $665.2K | 6.5K | 4.1K |
| 2017 | $626.15 | $142.85 | 4.38x | $483.30 | $757.6K | 6.5K | 4.0K |
| 2018 | $626.16 | $124.51 | 5.03x | $501.65 | $556.5K | 5.7K | 3.7K |
| 2019 | $625.31 | $129.59 | 4.83x | $495.72 | $473.9K | 4.9K | 3.1K |
| 2020 | $579.60 | $122.80 | 4.72x | $456.80 | $641.9K | 6.5K | 3.8K |
| 2021 | $704.66 | $237.78 | 2.96x | $466.88 | $1.1M | 9.8K | 6.0K |
| 2022 | $631.98 | $197.68 | 3.20x | $434.30 | $1.1M | 10.7K | 5.7K |
| 2023 | $658.95 | $206.86 | 3.19x | $452.09 | $1.1M | 10.4K | 5.5K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 15.3K | $1.5M | $94.84 | 1.83x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function | 6.1K | $1.1M | $177.51 | 6.34x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies | 2.0K | $838.2K | $419.73 | 10.56x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes | 5.5K | $716.1K | $129.87 | 1.62x |
| 93229 | Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, physician prescribed transmission of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days | 828 | $532.8K | $643.45 | 1.36x |
| 33285 | Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 111 | $498.3K | $4.5K | 1.85x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 1.8K | $308.5K | $169.31 | 3.40x |
| 93224 | Heart rhythm tracing, analysis, and interpretation of 48-hour EKG | 3.8K | $275.2K | $71.96 | 7.32x |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 2.0K | $246.1K | $125.03 | 2.84x |
| 93351 | Ultrasound examination and continuous monitoring of the heart performed during rest, exercise, and/or drug-induced stress with interpretation and report | 818 | $174.4K | $213.22 | 4.48x |
| 93000 | Routine EKG using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report | 9.1K | $122.4K | $13.48 | 7.05x |
| 93015 | Exercise or drug-induced heart and blood vessel stress test with EKG monitoring, physician supervision, interpretation, and report | 2.0K | $117.8K | $57.56 | 8.32x |
| G2066 | Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec | 2.9K | $107.2K | $36.84 | 4.56x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 586 | $99.0K | $168.93 | 3.21x |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes | 555 | $91.7K | $165.16 | 3.20x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 1.6K | $90.8K | $56.48 | 2.44x |
| 93978 | Ultrasound scan of vena cava or groin graft or vessel blood flow | 494 | $80.7K | $163.39 | 4.01x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes | 597 | $73.0K | $122.25 | 1.84x |
| A9505 | Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic, per millicurie | 1.1K | $69.5K | $61.32 | 5.32x |
| 93298 | Remote evaluations of heart rhythm monitor system implanted under skin with qualified health care professional analysis, review, and report, up to 30 days | 2.9K | $63.9K | $21.85 | 8.65x |
This provider submits charges 4.53 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 4.53x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $453. 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)
Note: All data is from publicly available Medicare records. OpenMedicare is an independent journalism project not affiliated with CMS.
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