This provider's $9.4M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
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 | $432.62 | $148.75 | 2.91x | $283.87 | $1.5M | 10.2K | 8.3K |
| 2015 | $665.31 | $237.39 | 2.80x | $427.92 | $980.5K | 4.2K | 3.2K |
| 2016 | $576.06 | $191.80 | 3.00x | $384.26 | $814.9K | 2.8K | 2.3K |
| 2017 | $524.46 | $169.70 | 3.09x | $354.76 | $746.2K | 2.9K | 2.3K |
| 2018 | $801.28 | $327.57 | 2.45x | $473.71 | $845.3K | 3.0K | 2.4K |
| 2019 | $774.58 | $313.43 | 2.47x | $461.15 | $1.0M | 3.4K | 2.7K |
| 2020 | $774.58 | $306.58 | 2.53x | $468.00 | $1.0M | 3.1K | 2.5K |
| 2021 | $743.42 | $289.50 | 2.57x | $453.92 | $881.7K | 2.9K | 2.4K |
| 2022 | $700.48 | $248.21 | 2.82x | $452.27 | $882.4K | 3.4K | 2.8K |
| 2023 | $1.0K | $357.42 | 2.89x | $674.46 | $687.9K | 2.5K | 2.1K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 2.6K | $3.2M | $1.2K | 2.80x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 1.8K | $2.9M | $1.6K | 2.35x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 6.0K | $930.2K | $153.78 | 3.78x |
| 36471 | Injection of chemical agent into multiple veins of same leg | 3.2K | $473.5K | $147.15 | 2.21x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 8.1K | $464.7K | $57.48 | 1.74x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 2.7K | $261.6K | $95.47 | 4.08x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 2.0K | $163.5K | $80.34 | 1.69x |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes | 1.9K | $148.6K | $76.90 | 2.66x |
| 76970 | Ultrasound follow-up study | 1.9K | $140.8K | $73.21 | 2.05x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies | 377 | $133.4K | $353.77 | 2.83x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function | 615 | $107.8K | $175.24 | 3.40x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes | 609 | $72.0K | $118.16 | 2.63x |
| 36470 | Injection of chemical agent into single vein | 761 | $69.8K | $91.76 | 2.89x |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 376 | $49.1K | $130.48 | 1.47x |
| 99212 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes | 1.3K | $47.7K | $35.74 | 1.73x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 38 | $43.3K | $1.1K | 2.80x |
| 37766 | Multiple incisions for removal of varicose veins of arm or leg | 67 | $39.1K | $584.30 | 2.48x |
| 37765 | Multiple incisions for removal of varicose veins of arm or leg | 56 | $29.5K | $526.95 | 2.26x |
| 76942 | Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle | 578 | $22.7K | $39.23 | 3.51x |
| 93000 | Routine EKG using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report | 1.1K | $13.1K | $12.26 | 6.93x |
This provider submits charges 2.69 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.69x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $269. 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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