This provider averages 66 services per working day
Based on 164.5K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →
This provider's $13.6M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Cardiology providers nationally.
Their average markup ratio of 5.2x is significantly above the specialty median of 3.6x.
Averaging 66 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 148% 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 | $569.92 | $106.51 | 5.35x | $463.41 | $1.3M | 18.9K | 10.3K |
| 2015 | $480.41 | $102.79 | 4.67x | $377.62 | $1.1M | 17.8K | 9.9K |
| 2016 | $455.40 | $93.49 | 4.87x | $361.91 | $1.2M | 18.3K | 10.4K |
| 2017 | $567.78 | $104.96 | 5.41x | $462.82 | $1.4M | 19.5K | 11.3K |
| 2018 | $618.63 | $110.25 | 5.61x | $508.38 | $1.4M | 20.0K | 11.8K |
| 2019 | $520.90 | $101.70 | 5.12x | $419.20 | $1.3M | 14.8K | 9.4K |
| 2020 | $749.83 | $163.31 | 4.59x | $586.52 | $659.8K | 5.7K | 3.6K |
| 2021 | $677.48 | $140.46 | 4.82x | $537.02 | $1.6M | 14.3K | 8.2K |
| 2022 | $892.11 | $144.55 | 6.17x | $747.56 | $1.7M | 15.2K | 8.3K |
| 2023 | $606.68 | $93.56 | 6.48x | $513.12 | $1.9M | 20.0K | 11.4K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes | 21.5K | $2.8M | $132.07 | 3.55x |
| 78492 | Nuclear medicine study heart muscle at rest and/or stress multiple studies | 1.6K | $2.1M | $1.2K | 5.14x |
| 93978 | Ultrasound scan of vena cava or groin graft or vessel blood flow | 5.3K | $857.8K | $163.11 | 5.83x |
| 93306 | Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function | 4.2K | $726.7K | $174.07 | 8.17x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 10.0K | $683.7K | $68.36 | 3.28x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 6.1K | $563.7K | $92.24 | 3.35x |
| A9555 | Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 1.7K | $546.9K | $328.68 | 7.32x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 2.9K | $516.3K | $179.38 | 5.44x |
| 99487 | Complex chronic care management services 60 minutes clinical staff time | 4.4K | $488.7K | $110.70 | 2.18x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 2.0K | $435.6K | $222.38 | 3.01x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 2.2K | $309.5K | $143.81 | 4.59x |
| 93351 | Ultrasound examination and continuous monitoring of the heart performed during rest, exercise, and/or drug-induced stress with interpretation and report | 1.2K | $278.2K | $230.47 | 6.17x |
| 93886 | Ultrasound scanning of head and neck vessel blood flow (inside the brain) | 1.1K | $258.3K | $237.00 | 3.49x |
| 93923 | Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs | 2.0K | $241.0K | $119.58 | 5.07x |
| 93229 | Heart rhythm tracing, computer analysis, physician prescribed transmission of patient-triggered events greater than 24-hour EKG up to 30 days | 313 | $213.7K | $682.73 | 5.35x |
| 99496 | Transitional care management services, highly complexity, requiring face-to-face visits within 7 days of discharge | 763 | $165.7K | $217.20 | 1.75x |
| 93000 | Routine EKG using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report | 11.8K | $165.0K | $13.95 | 15.98x |
| 99490 | Chronic care management services at least 20 minutes per calendar month | 4.0K | $145.2K | $36.54 | 2.56x |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes per day | 1.9K | $122.0K | $62.67 | 5.14x |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes | 684 | $120.5K | $176.21 | 4.09x |
This provider submits charges 5.2 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 5.2x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $520. This is higher than the national average.
Always verify provider credentials and location before scheduling appointments. This data reflects Medicare payments and may not include all practice locations.
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 |
Share this provider's Medicare payment information
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.
Believe this data is inaccurate? Dispute this data