Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Yeh, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Alhambra, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Yeh from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yeh
Dr. Michael Yeh is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Alhambra, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yeh performed 3,085 Medicare services across 2,196 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yeh received a total of $10,731 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 520 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yeh is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 35% volume in CA
$10,731 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,085
Medicare services
Top 35% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,196
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~162 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,460 | $99 | $240 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
442 | $12 | $39 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
369 | $178 | $515 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
162 | $64 | $300 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
143 | $71 | $163 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
114 | $126 | $364 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
99 | $207 | $555 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
50 | $102 | $227 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
42 | $50 | $100 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
26 | $22 | $60 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
24 | $19 | $54 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
24 | $48 | $102 |
| Telehealth originating site facility fee A fee charged by the facility where a patient is located for telehealth services. This covers the use of the site's equipment and staff to connect with a remote provider. |
22 | $18 | $28 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $149 | $440 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
14 | $56 | $163 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
13 | $401 | $1,159 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
13 | $60 | $213 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
13 | $11 | $36 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
13 | $1 | $10 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
12 | $9 | $36 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
12 | $162 | $518 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
12.4% high complexity
4.5% medium
83.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,731
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,533/year across 7 years
Top 26% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
520
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,119 (85.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,598 (14.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$354
2023
$319
2022
$615
2021
$2,728
2020
$1,126
2019
$2,497
2018
$3,092
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$76
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$58
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$31
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$28
Amgen Inc.
$19
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 50.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,830
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,128
Amgen Inc.
$1,108
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$765
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$747
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$651
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$585
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$482
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$362
PFIZER INC.
$359
Boston Scientific Corporation
$322
Abbott Laboratories
$310
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$270
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$269
Lundbeck LLC
$220
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$216
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$184
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$141
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$119
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$107
CVRx, Inc.
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
United Therapeutics Corporation
$36
Radius Health, Inc.
$33
Allergan Inc.
$32
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$31
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$28
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$27
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$19
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$15
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Adempas · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CardioMEMS HF System · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · GENERAL THERAPIES · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · KEVEYIS · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · ORENITRAM · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · RESONATE · Repatha · SAMSCA · TRADJENTA · TYVASO · Tymlos · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Verquvo · XARELTO · ZIO Patch
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
606
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Yeh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Yeh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yeh performed 1,460 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Yeh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yeh received a total of $10,731 from 41 companies across 520 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Yeh's costs compare to other cardiologists in Alhambra?
Dr. Yeh's average Medicare payment per service is $95. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Yeh) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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