This provider's $3.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 97th 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 | $344.92 | $100.89 | 3.42x | $244.03 | $305.7K | 2.8K | 1.9K |
| 2015 | $335.26 | $91.95 | 3.65x | $243.31 | $333.5K | 3.3K | 2.1K |
| 2016 | $276.55 | $87.05 | 3.18x | $189.50 | $325.3K | 3.3K | 2.3K |
| 2017 | $248.70 | $97.26 | 2.56x | $151.44 | $324.2K | 3.4K | 2.2K |
| 2018 | $213.48 | $86.67 | 2.46x | $126.81 | $295.8K | 3.5K | 2.2K |
| 2019 | $213.00 | $87.79 | 2.43x | $125.21 | $339.7K | 4.4K | 2.2K |
| 2020 | $231.15 | $89.31 | 2.59x | $141.84 | $292.8K | 3.9K | 2.0K |
| 2021 | $202.91 | $88.42 | 2.29x | $114.49 | $350.7K | 4.4K | 2.5K |
| 2022 | $238.71 | $93.27 | 2.56x | $145.44 | $311.4K | 4.1K | 2.2K |
| 2023 | $237.09 | $92.03 | 2.58x | $145.06 | $356.4K | 4.5K | 2.6K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93306 | Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function | 5.5K | $982.5K | $178.91 | 2.97x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 8.8K | $748.1K | $84.60 | 1.94x |
| 93351 | Ultrasound examination and continuous monitoring of the heart performed during rest, exercise, and/or drug-induced stress with interpretation and report | 2.9K | $656.7K | $223.15 | 3.42x |
| 99213 | Established patient outpatient visit, total time 20-29 minutes | 4.1K | $300.5K | $73.59 | 2.04x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 681 | $120.5K | $176.93 | 3.15x |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes | 540 | $90.2K | $166.95 | 2.11x |
| 93000 | Routine EKG using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report | 6.0K | $76.7K | $12.84 | 3.91x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes | 568 | $64.0K | $112.62 | 1.97x |
| 76770 | Ultrasound behind abdominal cavity | 426 | $44.5K | $104.38 | 2.70x |
| 93793 | Anti-clotting management for patient taking warfarin | 3.6K | $35.4K | $9.78 | 2.05x |
| 93294 | Remote evaluations of single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker with physician analysis, review, and report up to 90 days | 906 | $21.1K | $23.30 | 2.87x |
| 93298 | Remote evaluations of implantable heart recorder system including physician analysis, review, and report up to 30 days | 868 | $17.6K | $20.25 | 2.90x |
| 76706 | Ultrasound evaluation of abdominal aorta to detect bulging (aneurysm) | 118 | $14.8K | $125.71 | 2.04x |
| 93288 | Evaluation of parameters of single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker including device connection, recording, and disconnection | 358 | $14.0K | $39.15 | 2.69x |
| 99222 | Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 50 minutes per day | 99 | $10.6K | $107.11 | 2.09x |
| G0250 | Physician review, interpretation, and patient management of home inr testing for patient with either mechanical heart valve(s), chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meets medicare coverage criteria; testing not occurring more frequent | 1.3K | $8.9K | $6.97 | 2.15x |
| 93280 | Evaluation, testing, and programming adjustment of permanent dual lead pacemaker system with physician analysis, review, and report | 245 | $8.2K | $33.31 | 3.75x |
| 99291 | Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 43 | $7.8K | $180.42 | 1.94x |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes per day | 92 | $5.5K | $59.60 | 1.99x |
| 93228 | Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, and interpretation of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days | 140 | $2.8K | $20.00 | 3.96x |
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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