This provider averages 53 services per working day
Based on 131.6K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $27.4M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Averaging 53 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 115% from 2014 to 2023.
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 | $379.97 | $108.79 | 3.49x | $271.18 | $1.5M | 13.9K | 46 |
| 2015 | $406.60 | $120.88 | 3.36x | $285.72 | $1.8M | 14.7K | 41 |
| 2016 | $448.26 | $135.22 | 3.32x | $313.04 | $2.1M | 15.3K | 40 |
| 2017 | $482.49 | $135.94 | 3.55x | $346.55 | $2.1M | 15.5K | 40 |
| 2018 | $579.83 | $176.61 | 3.28x | $403.22 | $2.4M | 13.4K | 37 |
| 2019 | $781.28 | $273.83 | 2.85x | $507.45 | $3.1M | 11.4K | 31 |
| 2020 | $947.48 | $333.23 | 2.84x | $614.25 | $3.8M | 11.5K | 29 |
| 2021 | $910.22 | $312.20 | 2.92x | $598.02 | $3.8M | 12.3K | 33 |
| 2022 | $888.20 | $292.98 | 3.03x | $595.22 | $3.6M | 12.1K | 30 |
| 2023 | $862.86 | $279.12 | 3.09x | $583.74 | $3.2M | 11.6K | 29 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | 888 | $8.0M | $9.0K | 1.88x |
| 78492 | Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress | 2.7K | $3.3M | $1.3K | 2.39x |
| A9555 | Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 5.3K | $2.2M | $415.98 | 1.44x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 23.0K | $2.0M | $84.75 | 2.30x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 167 | $1.3M | $7.7K | 2.61x |
| 36247 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | 1.5K | $1.1M | $777.40 | 3.20x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 8.3K | $945.2K | $113.77 | 5.58x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies | 2.1K | $842.7K | $408.29 | 3.18x |
| 36245 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch | 1.5K | $837.8K | $558.55 | 3.51x |
| 99223 | Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 3.5K | $555.6K | $157.78 | 2.00x |
| 36246 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch | 1.5K | $534.1K | $360.65 | 5.48x |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 10.9K | $504.5K | $46.12 | 8.60x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 2.4K | $489.3K | $202.04 | 1.98x |
| 36200 | Insertion of tube into aorta | 1.4K | $358.8K | $249.19 | 17.42x |
| A9502 | Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | 4.1K | $356.9K | $86.99 | 3.45x |
| 75710 | Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 2.6K | $345.5K | $133.35 | 4.44x |
| 37228 | Balloon dilation of artery of one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 84 | $334.9K | $4.0K | 3.76x |
| 36140 | Insertion of needle or tube into artery of arm or leg | 1.4K | $286.9K | $202.63 | 6.42x |
| 93458 | Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 1.5K | $284.1K | $190.17 | 6.79x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 317 | $283.8K | $895.26 | 1.79x |
This provider submits charges 3.11 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.11x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $311. 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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