This provider averages 62 services per working day
Based on 154.4K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $36.4M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Averaging 62 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 445% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 77% 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 | $506.44 | $107.41 | 4.72x | $399.03 | $1.1M | 10.4K | 36 |
| 2015 | $535.74 | $113.65 | 4.71x | $422.09 | $1.3M | 11.1K | 38 |
| 2016 | $818.18 | $168.00 | 4.87x | $650.18 | $2.2M | 13.3K | 43 |
| 2017 | $1.3K | $245.29 | 5.42x | $1.1K | $3.7M | 15.1K | 53 |
| 2018 | $1.4K | $273.40 | 4.97x | $1.1K | $4.5M | 16.5K | 51 |
| 2019 | $1.4K | $294.76 | 4.77x | $1.1K | $5.2M | 17.7K | 54 |
| 2020 | $1.1K | $234.91 | 4.78x | $887.35 | $4.1M | 17.4K | 56 |
| 2021 | $1.3K | $269.39 | 4.74x | $1.0K | $4.0M | 14.9K | 53 |
| 2022 | $1.4K | $271.55 | 4.99x | $1.1K | $4.2M | 15.4K | 50 |
| 2023 | $1.3K | $267.81 | 5.03x | $1.1K | $6.1M | 22.6K | 58 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | 893 | $5.8M | $6.5K | 5.56x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 633 | $4.1M | $6.5K | 5.54x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | 1.7K | $3.0M | $1.8K | 4.17x |
| 78492 | Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress | 1.8K | $2.2M | $1.3K | 3.57x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 20.0K | $1.9M | $93.02 | 3.71x |
| A9555 | Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 4.5K | $1.6M | $350.16 | 4.28x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 1.3K | $1.2M | $898.99 | 5.43x |
| 36247 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | 1.6K | $1.2M | $725.61 | 8.22x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 824 | $1.1M | $1.4K | 4.11x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 6.6K | $1.1M | $170.55 | 8.25x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 5.5K | $911.7K | $165.23 | 4.39x |
| 78431 | Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan | 476 | $830.9K | $1.7K | 2.58x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 567 | $768.9K | $1.4K | 3.66x |
| 37238 | Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | 231 | $715.4K | $3.1K | 4.04x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 3.0K | $707.6K | $232.53 | 3.85x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies | 1.6K | $701.8K | $433.18 | 3.56x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | 80 | $698.1K | $8.7K | 5.84x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 4.0K | $622.5K | $156.25 | 4.47x |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 14.1K | $618.7K | $43.96 | 3.41x |
| 92928 | Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch | 1.2K | $543.8K | $468.00 | 4.73x |
This provider submits charges 4.93 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 4.93x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $493. 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 |
| Shashi Sharma, D.M. | Visalia, CA | $35.4M | ✓ Clear |
| James Joye, D.O. | Mountain View, CA | $34.7M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
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