This provider averages 120 services per working day
Based on 300.9K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $52.5M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Averaging 120 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 170% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 107% in 2015
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 | $318.91 | $107.44 | 2.97x | $211.47 | $2.2M | 20.8K | 92 |
| 2015 | $688.20 | $219.01 | 3.14x | $469.19 | $4.6M | 21.1K | 87 |
| 2016 | $567.38 | $182.89 | 3.10x | $384.49 | $3.3M | 18.0K | 81 |
| 2017 | $525.97 | $180.01 | 2.92x | $345.96 | $4.5M | 25.2K | 92 |
| 2018 | $590.37 | $196.15 | 3.01x | $394.22 | $5.7M | 28.9K | 106 |
| 2019 | $511.93 | $177.19 | 2.89x | $334.74 | $7.1M | 39.8K | 99 |
| 2020 | $493.10 | $173.54 | 2.84x | $319.56 | $7.1M | 41.0K | 99 |
| 2021 | $420.99 | $155.67 | 2.70x | $265.32 | $6.1M | 39.0K | 94 |
| 2022 | $470.89 | $172.87 | 2.72x | $298.02 | $5.9M | 33.8K | 98 |
| 2023 | $499.84 | $181.95 | 2.75x | $317.89 | $6.0M | 33.2K | 99 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | 1.2K | $10.6M | $8.6K | 2.43x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 711 | $5.7M | $8.0K | 2.42x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | 188 | $2.4M | $12.6K | 1.91x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 12.9K | $1.7M | $135.19 | 1.49x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 1.5K | $1.7M | $1.1K | 3.25x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 9.5K | $1.6M | $169.05 | 2.19x |
| 36475 | Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | 1.2K | $1.5M | $1.3K | 2.83x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 12.1K | $1.5M | $125.50 | 3.02x |
| 37228 | Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel | 358 | $1.5M | $4.2K | 3.69x |
| 36247 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | 1.9K | $1.5M | $779.92 | 4.80x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 13.1K | $1.2M | $92.54 | 1.47x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 8.3K | $1.1M | $134.19 | 2.63x |
| 93351 | Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report | 5.8K | $954.0K | $165.17 | 2.74x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 6.7K | $912.6K | $136.88 | 2.46x |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 10.0K | $905.4K | $90.20 | 2.50x |
| 99223 | Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 4.0K | $674.6K | $168.56 | 2.77x |
| 36556 | Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 4.4K | $629.0K | $142.75 | 2.80x |
| 37224 | Balloon dilation of artery of leg | 201 | $482.1K | $2.4K | 3.51x |
| 99291 | Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 2.2K | $412.1K | $187.58 | 2.93x |
| 99496 | Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | 1.8K | $408.3K | $228.33 | 2.15x |
This provider submits charges 2.88 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.88x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $288. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Cardiology providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| James Joye, D.O. | Mountain View, CA | $34.7M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
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