This provider's $22.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Vascular Surgery providers nationally.
Medicare payments to this provider grew 1260% from 2014 to 2023.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 2596% in 2016
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 | $841.14 | $140.30 | 6.00x | $700.84 | $174.1K | 1.6K | 1.4K |
| 2015 | $330.77 | $86.17 | 3.84x | $244.60 | $57.0K | 631 | 614 |
| 2016 | $4.0K | $665.84 | 6.07x | $3.4K | $1.5M | 2.0K | 1.6K |
| 2017 | $2.5K | $770.43 | 3.22x | $1.7K | $3.4M | 3.7K | 2.9K |
| 2018 | $2.7K | $873.47 | 3.04x | $1.8K | $3.9M | 4.8K | 3.5K |
| 2019 | $3.0K | $965.20 | 3.08x | $2.0K | $5.1M | 5.4K | 3.5K |
| 2020 | $3.0K | $999.96 | 2.97x | $2.0K | $2.8M | 3.8K | 2.6K |
| 2021 | $2.3K | $800.96 | 2.82x | $1.5K | $1.2M | 2.3K | 2.0K |
| 2022 | $2.5K | $737.50 | 3.36x | $1.7K | $1.6M | 3.1K | 2.3K |
| 2023 | $2.5K | $728.56 | 3.48x | $1.8K | $2.4M | 3.9K | 2.7K |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 712 | $5.9M | $8.3K | 3.04x |
| 37229 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 662 | $4.2M | $6.4K | 4.01x |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 2.0K | $2.3M | $1.1K | 2.95x |
| 36905 | Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation | 853 | $1.9M | $2.2K | 2.38x |
| 37246 | Balloon dilation of artery, accessed through the skin or by open procedure, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation | 624 | $821.0K | $1.3K | 3.70x |
| 36907 | Balloon dilation of dialysis segment, accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation | 957 | $596.7K | $623.52 | 2.49x |
| 37220 | Balloon dilation of artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 415 | $591.9K | $1.4K | 5.67x |
| 37233 | Removal of plaque in artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 398 | $503.1K | $1.3K | 3.58x |
| 36906 | Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation | 71 | $441.4K | $6.2K | 2.56x |
| 93925 | Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs | 1.7K | $374.6K | $218.92 | 2.89x |
| 37247 | Balloon dilation of artery, accessed through the skin or by open procedure, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation | 486 | $361.3K | $743.33 | 2.74x |
| 37238 | Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation | 98 | $355.8K | $3.6K | 2.60x |
| 37232 | Balloon dilation of artery in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure | 342 | $322.0K | $941.39 | 2.78x |
| 37253 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment | 1.8K | $320.6K | $175.98 | 2.85x |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes | 3.5K | $229.3K | $65.43 | 2.70x |
| 93970 | Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 1.3K | $196.1K | $150.06 | 2.91x |
| 93990 | Ultrasound of dialysis access | 1.5K | $183.4K | $121.11 | 2.89x |
| 37239 | Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation | 96 | $173.3K | $1.8K | 2.61x |
| 37222 | Balloon dilation of groin artery, endovascular, open, or percutaneous approach | 220 | $170.0K | $772.68 | 2.86x |
| 36830 | Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis | 275 | $136.6K | $496.75 | 3.16x |
This provider submits charges 3.27 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 3.27x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $327. 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)
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