This provider averages 97 services per working day
Based on 241.5K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $30.9M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Averaging 97 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 379% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 93% 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 | $296.47 | $127.02 | 2.33x | $169.45 | $1.0M | 7.9K | 27 |
| 2015 | $290.83 | $124.10 | 2.34x | $166.73 | $1.1M | 8.6K | 29 |
| 2016 | $327.81 | $148.60 | 2.21x | $179.21 | $2.0M | 13.8K | 32 |
| 2017 | $327.41 | $190.23 | 1.72x | $137.18 | $3.2M | 16.9K | 33 |
| 2018 | $326.47 | $169.75 | 1.92x | $156.72 | $2.6M | 15.5K | 37 |
| 2019 | $417.64 | $214.72 | 1.95x | $202.92 | $3.9M | 17.9K | 41 |
| 2020 | $619.27 | $176.72 | 3.50x | $442.55 | $3.8M | 21.4K | 41 |
| 2021 | $265.72 | $85.49 | 3.11x | $180.23 | $4.3M | 50.3K | 42 |
| 2022 | $216.19 | $76.18 | 2.84x | $140.01 | $4.3M | 55.9K | 42 |
| 2023 | $389.67 | $143.51 | 2.72x | $246.16 | $4.8M | 33.5K | 40 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78492 | Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress | 7.4K | $8.4M | $1.1K | 1.85x |
| 33285 | Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 1.4K | $5.9M | $4.1K | 1.96x |
| A9555 | Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 13.0K | $4.8M | $368.18 | 2.25x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 10.5K | $1.7M | $159.68 | 4.28x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 4.4K | $1.3M | $305.80 | 1.80x |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 26.1K | $1.2M | $44.46 | 2.25x |
| 93229 | Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional | 1.9K | $1.1M | $610.02 | 2.84x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 12.0K | $1.1M | $88.98 | 3.08x |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 5.8K | $709.3K | $122.82 | 3.09x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 10.4K | $631.9K | $60.94 | 2.96x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 4.9K | $602.4K | $123.06 | 3.19x |
| 93015 | Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician | 7.6K | $466.3K | $61.44 | 4.97x |
| 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 | 15.1K | $398.4K | $26.37 | 2.49x |
| 93298 | Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 18.8K | $382.8K | $20.32 | 6.97x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 2.2K | $270.2K | $124.41 | 3.72x |
| 99223 | Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 1.6K | $265.8K | $164.41 | 2.84x |
| 93458 | Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 1.1K | $246.2K | $214.45 | 7.38x |
| 33208 | Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | 468 | $197.0K | $420.95 | 3.28x |
| 92928 | Catheter insertion of stents in major coronary artery or branch, accessed through the skin | 383 | $188.6K | $492.35 | 3.12x |
| 96374 | Injection of drug or substance into vein | 5.0K | $170.4K | $34.00 | 5.97x |
This provider submits charges 2.56 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.56x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $256. 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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