This provider's $21.6M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th 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.
Notable: Payments increased 199% in 2018
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 | $3.1K | $1.1K | 2.93x | $2.0K | $5.1M | 9.7K | 7.2K |
| 2015 | $4.6K | $1.1K | 4.26x | $3.6K | $3.7M | 7.5K | 5.6K |
| 2016 | $4.1K | $889.15 | 4.63x | $3.2K | $1.5M | 6.9K | 4.7K |
| 2017 | $3.7K | $760.54 | 4.93x | $3.0K | $651.8K | 5.1K | 2.4K |
| 2018 | $3.9K | $880.02 | 4.45x | $3.0K | $1.9M | 6.2K | 3.5K |
| 2019 | $4.8K | $1.1K | 4.32x | $3.7K | $2.5M | 7.0K | 4.4K |
| 2020 | $3.6K | $826.32 | 4.36x | $2.8K | $974.5K | 5.2K | 3.4K |
| 2021 | $2.6K | $578.86 | 4.52x | $2.0K | $1.8M | 5.7K | 3.5K |
| 2022 | $1.2K | $250.56 | 4.62x | $907.08 | $1.7M | 8.3K | 5.0K |
| 2023 | $1.2K | $241.94 | 4.93x | $950.14 | $1.7M | 6.8K | 3.7K |
| 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 | 283 | $3.6M | $12.6K | 3.37x |
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 495 | $3.0M | $6.1K | 5.16x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 296 | $2.8M | $9.4K | 3.29x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 26.3K | $2.4M | $89.92 | 2.86x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 1.7K | $2.1M | $1.2K | 4.24x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 885 | $1.4M | $1.6K | 4.49x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 1.1K | $1.4M | $1.2K | 4.58x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 3.6K | $757.9K | $208.79 | 3.53x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 9.2K | $575.8K | $62.30 | 2.27x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 2.9K | $442.9K | $152.39 | 4.19x |
| 78452 | Nuclear medicine study of vessels of heart using drugs or exercise multiple studies | 716 | $282.6K | $394.69 | 4.21x |
| 37221 | Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 81 | $242.8K | $3.0K | 4.48x |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes | 1.7K | $216.6K | $126.53 | 2.72x |
| 37238 | Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation | 45 | $207.8K | $4.6K | 3.89x |
| 37241 | Occlusion of venous malformations (other than hemorrhage) with radiological supervision and interpretation, roadmapping, and imaging guidance | 45 | $168.3K | $3.7K | 2.63x |
| 93229 | Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, physician prescribed transmission of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days | 206 | $128.3K | $622.82 | 3.85x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 102 | $125.7K | $1.2K | 3.29x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.1K | $111.7K | $101.25 | 3.88x |
| 37186 | Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin | 95 | $110.9K | $1.2K | 3.10x |
| 37232 | Balloon dilation of artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 97 | $98.1K | $1.0K | 3.46x |
This provider submits charges 3.91 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.91x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $391. 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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