This provider averages 57 services per working day
Based on 142.3K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $13.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Averaging 57 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 139% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 64% 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 | $269.15 | $112.46 | 2.39x | $156.69 | $625.2K | 7.1K | 1.9K |
| 2015 | $253.99 | $117.55 | 2.16x | $136.44 | $843.5K | 10.9K | 2.5K |
| 2016 | $314.13 | $138.21 | 2.27x | $175.92 | $1.4M | 13.4K | 3.1K |
| 2017 | $298.67 | $143.56 | 2.08x | $155.11 | $1.4M | 15.0K | 3.5K |
| 2018 | $351.87 | $172.80 | 2.04x | $179.07 | $1.5M | 15.8K | 3.5K |
| 2019 | $294.63 | $138.91 | 2.12x | $155.72 | $1.2M | 13.1K | 3.3K |
| 2020 | $348.67 | $156.18 | 2.23x | $192.49 | $1.6M | 17.5K | 4.3K |
| 2021 | $500.80 | $240.28 | 2.08x | $260.52 | $1.9M | 19.1K | 3.7K |
| 2022 | $453.81 | $200.64 | 2.26x | $253.17 | $1.3M | 13.0K | 2.9K |
| 2023 | $204.67 | $96.19 | 2.13x | $108.48 | $1.5M | 17.4K | 2.7K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 27.8K | $3.0M | $107.35 | 2.05x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes | 12.5K | $1.8M | $146.39 | 1.91x |
| G0166 | External counterpulsation, per treatment session | 9.2K | $1.2M | $130.13 | 2.35x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 495 | $740.0K | $1.5K | 1.82x |
| 64450 | Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch | 15.5K | $674.9K | $43.64 | 3.37x |
| 99490 | Chronic care management services at least 20 minutes per calendar month | 11.9K | $438.7K | $36.85 | 2.75x |
| 93229 | Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, physician prescribed transmission of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days | 544 | $391.5K | $719.66 | 1.67x |
| 36473 | Mechanochemical destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 241 | $365.1K | $1.5K | 2.12x |
| 99496 | Transitional care management services, highly complexity, requiring face-to-face visits within 7 days of discharge | 1.4K | $344.1K | $240.98 | 1.42x |
| 99358 | Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour | 2.8K | $276.5K | $98.44 | 3.38x |
| 33285 | Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 42 | $227.0K | $5.4K | 1.50x |
| 99483 | Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 50 minutes | 791 | $204.9K | $259.06 | 1.36x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 977 | $195.7K | $200.26 | 2.23x |
| 93975 | Ultrasound scan of abdominal, pelvic, and/or scrotal arterial inflow and venous outflow | 688 | $189.4K | $275.36 | 1.96x |
| G0181 | Physician supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of c | 1.9K | $182.5K | $95.95 | 2.83x |
| 99487 | Complex chronic care management services 60 minutes clinical staff time | 1.7K | $174.7K | $100.10 | 1.34x |
| 95992 | Repositioning maneuvers for treatment of vertigo, per day | 3.7K | $147.0K | $39.49 | 2.63x |
| 97032 | Application of electrical stimulation to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes | 12.2K | $146.1K | $12.00 | 4.79x |
| 76700 | Ultrasound of abdomen | 1.2K | $143.8K | $119.83 | 3.15x |
| 99484 | Care management services for behavioral health conditions, at least 20 minutes clinical staff time | 3.3K | $141.2K | $42.74 | 2.57x |
This provider submits charges 2.25 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.25x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $225. 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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