This provider's $24.5M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 153% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 124% in 2015
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 | $5.4K | $768.12 | 7.02x | $4.6K | $959.6K | 2.2K | 1.4K |
| 2015 | $5.1K | $1.1K | 4.54x | $4.0K | $2.2M | 2.9K | 1.8K |
| 2016 | $5.8K | $1.3K | 4.52x | $4.5K | $2.5M | 2.8K | 1.7K |
| 2017 | $5.6K | $1.2K | 4.60x | $4.4K | $2.8M | 3.7K | 2.1K |
| 2018 | $5.4K | $1.2K | 4.73x | $4.3K | $3.4M | 4.5K | 2.2K |
| 2019 | $5.6K | $1.3K | 4.27x | $4.3K | $2.6M | 3.6K | 1.8K |
| 2020 | $6.0K | $1.3K | 4.68x | $4.7K | $2.9M | 3.4K | 1.8K |
| 2021 | $7.4K | $1.5K | 5.03x | $5.9K | $2.6M | 2.7K | 1.8K |
| 2022 | $7.1K | $1.1K | 6.20x | $6.0K | $2.2M | 2.6K | 1.7K |
| 2023 | $6.6K | $1.1K | 6.03x | $5.5K | $2.4M | 2.9K | 1.8K |
| 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 | 787 | $10.7M | $13.6K | 4.06x |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 424 | $4.0M | $9.5K | 4.56x |
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 634 | $3.9M | $6.1K | 6.61x |
| 36475 | Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin | 867 | $1.2M | $1.4K | 4.61x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 3.4K | $789.0K | $230.50 | 4.63x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 441 | $514.6K | $1.2K | 4.55x |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes | 4.6K | $451.9K | $98.86 | 3.78x |
| 37221 | Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 129 | $308.0K | $2.4K | 7.97x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.4K | $238.6K | $174.29 | 4.76x |
| 37220 | Balloon dilation of artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 130 | $223.6K | $1.7K | 7.46x |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 60 minutes | 1.1K | $198.9K | $177.47 | 3.91x |
| 75710 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg | 1.2K | $170.9K | $148.11 | 3.20x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 114 | $142.2K | $1.2K | 4.37x |
| 75625 | Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta | 1.1K | $135.9K | $124.15 | 1.55x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 1.9K | $135.9K | $71.26 | 3.95x |
| 11043 | Removal of skin and/or muscle first 20 sq cm or less | 514 | $103.8K | $201.92 | 4.16x |
| 35476 | Balloon dilation of narrowed or blocked vein, accessed through the skin | 80 | $96.7K | $1.2K | 5.41x |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes | 752 | $95.7K | $127.31 | 3.79x |
| 93880 | Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck | 482 | $85.0K | $176.27 | 4.26x |
| 75774 | Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery | 958 | $84.0K | $87.66 | 3.22x |
This provider submits charges 4.7 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 4.7x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $470. 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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