This provider's $20.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 141% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 105% 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 | $2.5K | $561.87 | 4.37x | $1.9K | $774.3K | 2.3K | 1.6K |
| 2015 | $2.5K | $557.88 | 4.40x | $1.9K | $1.6M | 4.7K | 3.0K |
| 2016 | $4.2K | $941.07 | 4.44x | $3.2K | $2.1M | 6.5K | 3.4K |
| 2017 | $3.5K | $940.28 | 3.77x | $2.6K | $1.9M | 6.3K | 3.5K |
| 2018 | $4.2K | $993.92 | 4.22x | $3.2K | $2.2M | 6.3K | 3.5K |
| 2019 | $4.8K | $1.1K | 4.32x | $3.7K | $2.8M | 6.6K | 3.6K |
| 2020 | $2.9K | $1.0K | 2.79x | $1.9K | $1.9M | 5.6K | 3.1K |
| 2021 | $5.1K | $1.2K | 4.37x | $4.0K | $2.5M | 6.0K | 3.3K |
| 2022 | $5.5K | $1.0K | 5.43x | $4.5K | $2.6M | 6.8K | 3.8K |
| 2023 | $3.3K | $688.57 | 4.75x | $2.6K | $1.9M | 5.5K | 3.6K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 466 | $5.5M | $11.9K | 2.91x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 372 | $3.3M | $8.9K | 3.80x |
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 497 | $3.0M | $6.1K | 5.02x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 1.0K | $1.7M | $1.6K | 3.07x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 6.9K | $855.8K | $123.80 | 1.92x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 768 | $763.0K | $993.51 | 2.99x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 526 | $662.8K | $1.3K | 4.68x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 5.5K | $534.4K | $96.46 | 2.49x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 6.1K | $373.8K | $60.99 | 2.46x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 3.8K | $364.0K | $96.68 | 2.46x |
| 93922 | Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs | 8.2K | $296.6K | $36.36 | 5.08x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 3.8K | $249.0K | $65.01 | 2.88x |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes | 2.7K | $234.2K | $85.50 | 3.23x |
| 37221 | Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 89 | $233.7K | $2.6K | 7.06x |
| 93978 | Ultrasound scan of vena cava or groin graft or vessel blood flow | 2.1K | $190.5K | $92.47 | 2.63x |
| 36247 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 325 | $165.6K | $509.41 | 4.14x |
| 35301 | Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck | 166 | $140.7K | $847.61 | 3.69x |
| 36246 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 452 | $129.3K | $286.01 | 4.21x |
| 75710 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg | 1.2K | $119.2K | $102.50 | 5.20x |
| 93926 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of one leg or limited | 1.6K | $112.9K | $71.18 | 2.63x |
This provider submits charges 3.65 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.65x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $365. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Tabaie, MD | Los Angeles, CA | $69.0M | ✓ Clear |
| 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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