This provider averages 65 services per working day
Based on 162.2K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $69.0M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
Averaging 65 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 1324% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 740% 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 | $145.43 | $70.87 | 2.05x | $74.56 | $297.2K | 4.2K | 20 |
| 2015 | $1.6K | $608.20 | 2.60x | $972.71 | $2.5M | 4.1K | 19 |
| 2016 | $1.5K | $314.57 | 4.71x | $1.2K | $5.9M | 18.6K | 47 |
| 2017 | $1.4K | $631.06 | 2.20x | $758.00 | $17.9M | 28.4K | 35 |
| 2018 | $1.1K | $411.01 | 2.73x | $712.27 | $10.0M | 24.3K | 35 |
| 2019 | $612.20 | $295.16 | 2.07x | $317.04 | $6.9M | 23.4K | 29 |
| 2020 | $1.1K | $499.70 | 2.15x | $574.02 | $7.4M | 14.7K | 36 |
| 2021 | $785.10 | $362.48 | 2.17x | $422.62 | $6.8M | 18.8K | 27 |
| 2022 | $912.69 | $371.51 | 2.46x | $541.18 | $7.1M | 19.2K | 27 |
| 2023 | $1.7K | $658.50 | 2.54x | $1.0K | $4.2M | 6.4K | 27 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | 2.1K | $17.9M | $8.7K | 2.12x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 1.8K | $13.0M | $7.2K | 2.53x |
| 37228 | Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel | 1.8K | $5.5M | $3.0K | 2.41x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel | 3.1K | $3.6M | $1.1K | 2.03x |
| 37224 | Balloon dilation of artery of leg | 1.6K | $3.2M | $2.0K | 2.29x |
| 36473 | Mechanochemical destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 2.2K | $3.0M | $1.4K | 1.93x |
| 36247 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | 3.0K | $2.4M | $800.76 | 3.76x |
| 37241 | Occlusion of venous malformations (other than hemorrhage) with radiological supervision and interpretation, roadmapping, and imaging guidance | 505 | $2.1M | $4.2K | 2.56x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 1.5K | $1.9M | $1.2K | 2.97x |
| 37186 | Secondary removal and dissolving of blood clot from artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance | 1.6K | $1.9M | $1.2K | 2.20x |
| 36140 | Insertion of needle or tube into artery of arm or leg | 4.3K | $1.1M | $260.40 | 3.88x |
| 75894 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter | 2.0K | $913.5K | $454.25 | 1.32x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14.7K | $906.0K | $61.60 | 2.66x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 8.2K | $900.5K | $109.53 | 2.52x |
| 75774 | Review by radiologist of additional artery image | 9.3K | $796.0K | $85.14 | 1.82x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 4.8K | $762.7K | $160.16 | 2.32x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 3.1K | $699.0K | $226.01 | 1.57x |
| 36200 | Insertion of tube into aorta | 1.9K | $603.8K | $322.04 | 4.55x |
| 93660 | Evaluation of heart function using tilt table | 5.5K | $588.9K | $106.43 | 2.68x |
| 95924 | Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt | 4.3K | $563.3K | $132.54 | 2.40x |
This provider submits charges 2.53 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.53x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $253. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Vascular Surgery providers in CA for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Nagesetty, MD | Walnut Creek, CA | $48.3M | ✓ 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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