This provider averages 159 services per working day
Based on 398.7K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $48.3M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
Averaging 159 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
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 | $507.58 | $110.38 | 4.60x | $397.20 | $5.0M | 45.5K | 29 |
| 2015 | $489.77 | $107.35 | 4.56x | $382.42 | $5.0M | 46.7K | 31 |
| 2016 | $465.13 | $102.66 | 4.53x | $362.47 | $5.1M | 49.3K | 31 |
| 2017 | $469.33 | $105.21 | 4.46x | $364.12 | $5.2M | 49.6K | 25 |
| 2018 | $545.65 | $123.44 | 4.42x | $422.21 | $4.8M | 38.7K | 25 |
| 2019 | $549.88 | $138.05 | 3.98x | $411.83 | $5.3M | 38.2K | 24 |
| 2020 | $565.83 | $139.11 | 4.07x | $426.72 | $4.7M | 34.0K | 24 |
| 2021 | $562.43 | $141.48 | 3.98x | $420.95 | $5.0M | 35.6K | 24 |
| 2022 | $598.70 | $136.69 | 4.38x | $462.01 | $4.5M | 33.2K | 24 |
| 2023 | $589.22 | $129.86 | 4.54x | $459.36 | $3.6M | 27.9K | 25 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | 1.4K | $14.7M | $10.2K | 4.22x |
| 37227 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | 802 | $11.8M | $14.8K | 3.80x |
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | 1.1K | $7.5M | $6.9K | 5.84x |
| 36475 | Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | 2.2K | $3.1M | $1.4K | 4.43x |
| 0238T | Catheter removal of plaque from groin artery, accessed through the skin or open procedure including radiological supervision and interpretation | 152 | $1.9M | $12.5K | 1.25x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 7.5K | $1.8M | $239.19 | 4.47x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14.3K | $1.0M | $73.01 | 3.78x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 4.4K | $739.2K | $168.76 | 4.54x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 3.8K | $634.5K | $167.91 | 4.95x |
| 37220 | Balloon dilation of groin artery, initial vessel | 352 | $570.3K | $1.6K | 7.55x |
| 37221 | Insertion of stent in groin artery, initial vessel | 162 | $529.8K | $3.3K | 5.91x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 4.4K | $520.9K | $119.47 | 4.43x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | 235 | $437.8K | $1.9K | 4.53x |
| 93922 | Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 5.9K | $432.1K | $73.68 | 6.01x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 2.8K | $401.2K | $142.18 | 3.84x |
| 75716 | Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | 2.2K | $392.3K | $175.75 | 2.38x |
| 36223 | Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | 148 | $320.9K | $2.2K | 2.99x |
| 75625 | Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | 2.2K | $294.4K | $131.02 | 2.24x |
| 35476 | Balloon dilation of narrowed or blocked vein, accessed through the skin | 249 | $263.2K | $1.1K | 6.19x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1.6K | $145.4K | $88.65 | 3.28x |
This provider submits charges 4.35 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 4.35x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $435. 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 |
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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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