This provider's $8.7M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 1840% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 6514% in 2020
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 | $590.01 | $183.04 | 3.22x | $406.97 | $144.3K | 1.8K | 1.4K |
| 2015 | $416.19 | $126.64 | 3.29x | $289.55 | $100.8K | 964 | 727 |
| 2016 | $495.00 | $133.97 | 3.69x | $361.03 | $39.5K | 415 | 328 |
| 2017 | $650.17 | $70.41 | 9.23x | $579.76 | $8.3K | 125 | 110 |
| 2018 | $498.92 | $173.28 | 2.88x | $325.64 | $17.6K | 133 | 103 |
| 2019 | $229.82 | $94.42 | 2.43x | $135.40 | $10.9K | 109 | 78 |
| 2020 | $2.0K | $1.1K | 1.78x | $878.04 | $718.5K | 1.1K | 815 |
| 2021 | $1.9K | $946.68 | 1.99x | $937.27 | $2.3M | 2.6K | 1.7K |
| 2022 | $2.2K | $921.73 | 2.40x | $1.3K | $2.6M | 3.0K | 1.7K |
| 2023 | $1.9K | $759.59 | 2.48x | $1.1K | $2.8M | 3.4K | 1.9K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 429 | $3.9M | $9.1K | 1.83x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 346 | $2.4M | $6.9K | 2.40x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 628 | $612.5K | $975.29 | 2.64x |
| 36247 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 720 | $567.0K | $787.49 | 3.12x |
| 36140 | Insertion of needle or catheter into an artery of arm or leg | 724 | $177.0K | $244.43 | 2.66x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 1.1K | $107.2K | $94.89 | 2.11x |
| 75710 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg | 675 | $93.3K | $138.15 | 2.45x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes | 643 | $92.7K | $144.14 | 2.41x |
| 37253 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 579 | $91.8K | $158.50 | 2.26x |
| 99223 | Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per day | 404 | $68.6K | $169.89 | 1.81x |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes | 286 | $54.3K | $189.89 | 2.24x |
| 37228 | Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel | 16 | $49.7K | $3.1K | 2.96x |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes per day | 539 | $47.4K | $87.91 | 1.73x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function | 671 | $43.4K | $64.73 | 5.35x |
| 75774 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery | 472 | $42.2K | $89.32 | 1.88x |
| 99152 | Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes | 723 | $34.1K | $47.19 | 1.86x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes | 222 | $32.1K | $144.64 | 2.16x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 21 | $31.5K | $1.5K | 3.00x |
| 75625 | Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of abdominal aorta | 257 | $30.0K | $116.73 | 2.91x |
| 36246 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 53 | $27.8K | $524.46 | 2.38x |
This provider submits charges 2.24 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.24x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $224. 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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