This provider's $27.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
This provider's billing patterns fall within normal ranges for their specialty.
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 | $3.9K | $1.6K | 2.44x | $2.3K | $3.0M | 2.3K | 1.3K |
| 2015 | $7.0K | $2.4K | 2.93x | $4.6K | $3.9M | 2.5K | 1.4K |
| 2016 | $5.3K | $2.0K | 2.64x | $3.3K | $3.4M | 2.3K | 1.3K |
| 2017 | $6.2K | $1.9K | 3.20x | $4.2K | $2.6M | 2.0K | 1.1K |
| 2018 | $3.9K | $1.3K | 3.06x | $2.6K | $2.2M | 2.0K | 1.2K |
| 2019 | $3.7K | $1.3K | 2.92x | $2.4K | $2.6M | 2.2K | 1.2K |
| 2020 | $3.3K | $1.2K | 2.84x | $2.1K | $1.7M | 1.8K | 1.1K |
| 2021 | $3.2K | $1.1K | 2.81x | $2.0K | $2.4M | 2.3K | 1.4K |
| 2022 | $3.4K | $1.1K | 3.19x | $2.3K | $2.7M | 2.8K | 1.6K |
| 2023 | $3.8K | $1.0K | 3.65x | $2.8K | $2.7M | 2.7K | 1.4K |
| 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 | 963 | $12.8M | $13.3K | 2.20x |
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 972 | $5.1M | $5.2K | 4.16x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 2.5K | $3.3M | $1.3K | 4.66x |
| 37186 | Removal of blood clot and injections to dissolve blood clot from artery or arterial graft using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed beneath the skin | 754 | $947.4K | $1.3K | 2.19x |
| 36247 | Insertion of catheter into abdominal pelvic or leg artery | 1.1K | $758.1K | $716.52 | 4.13x |
| 36476 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin | 2.2K | $629.1K | $281.84 | 5.59x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 69 | $614.8K | $8.9K | 2.47x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 431 | $489.5K | $1.1K | 3.30x |
| 37231 | Removal of plaque and insertion of stents into artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 32 | $388.4K | $12.1K | 3.30x |
| 36482 | Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance | 137 | $266.2K | $1.9K | 2.83x |
| 36465 | Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | 203 | $264.9K | $1.3K | 6.51x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.5K | $262.8K | $173.57 | 2.86x |
| 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.7K | $199.8K | $115.58 | 3.03x |
| 93978 | Ultrasound scan of vena cava or groin graft or vessel blood flow | 826 | $121.8K | $147.49 | 4.41x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 467 | $113.0K | $241.91 | 3.10x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 1.2K | $91.7K | $77.94 | 1.80x |
| 75716 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of arteries of both arms or legs | 506 | $82.4K | $162.92 | 2.38x |
| 36466 | Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | 54 | $80.9K | $1.5K | 2.34x |
| 75710 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg | 561 | $80.6K | $143.63 | 2.32x |
| 99212 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes | 2.0K | $74.2K | $37.94 | 2.08x |
This provider submits charges 3.15 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.15x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $315. 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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