This provider averages 54 services per working day
Based on 136.2K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $19.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Averaging 54 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 92% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 57% in 2021
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 | $259.37 | $99.33 | 2.61x | $160.04 | $1.6M | 15.6K | 37 |
| 2015 | $295.63 | $109.96 | 2.69x | $185.67 | $1.4M | 12.4K | 37 |
| 2016 | $302.80 | $109.70 | 2.76x | $193.10 | $2.1M | 18.9K | 39 |
| 2017 | $295.22 | $111.81 | 2.64x | $183.41 | $2.3M | 20.8K | 43 |
| 2018 | $389.03 | $149.28 | 2.61x | $239.75 | $1.4M | 9.5K | 38 |
| 2019 | $378.03 | $129.23 | 2.93x | $248.80 | $1.7M | 12.9K | 41 |
| 2020 | $460.28 | $150.24 | 3.06x | $310.04 | $1.3M | 8.8K | 32 |
| 2021 | $586.05 | $204.75 | 2.86x | $381.30 | $2.1M | 10.2K | 28 |
| 2022 | $569.80 | $190.87 | 2.99x | $378.93 | $2.4M | 12.5K | 26 |
| 2023 | $713.89 | $204.14 | 3.50x | $509.75 | $3.0M | 14.6K | 31 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36478 | Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | 4.2K | $4.0M | $969.64 | 3.40x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 23.0K | $2.0M | $88.70 | 2.70x |
| 93229 | Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional | 2.6K | $1.7M | $655.76 | 2.54x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 4.2K | $1.7M | $397.49 | 2.35x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 947 | $1.2M | $1.3K | 2.56x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 8.7K | $1.2M | $138.86 | 2.81x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 5.0K | $787.1K | $157.04 | 2.72x |
| 33285 | Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 177 | $741.4K | $4.2K | 2.77x |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 14.1K | $617.3K | $43.84 | 3.59x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 2.3K | $500.6K | $213.93 | 2.58x |
| A9502 | Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | 5.7K | $492.1K | $86.80 | 2.82x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 4.7K | $490.5K | $105.08 | 2.53x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 3.7K | $406.3K | $110.26 | 2.38x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 2.1K | $347.5K | $164.53 | 2.68x |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 2.9K | $329.4K | $112.46 | 5.56x |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes per day | 3.4K | $287.9K | $83.47 | 2.40x |
| 93015 | Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician | 4.0K | $227.2K | $56.64 | 3.41x |
| 93000 | Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 17.4K | $221.9K | $12.77 | 3.45x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 1.9K | $214.1K | $115.65 | 2.82x |
| 93922 | Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 2.5K | $179.2K | $72.51 | 2.77x |
This provider submits charges 2.91 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.91x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $291. 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)
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