Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ariel Gavino, M.D.

Certified Respiratory Therapist · Anaheim, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1673 W BROADWAY STE 6, Anaheim, CA 92802
7147745915
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1659531994 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gavino 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. Gavino

Dr. Ariel Gavino is a certified respiratory therapist in Anaheim, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gavino performed 737 Medicare services across 678 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gavino received a total of $3,662 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in certified respiratory therapist. 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. Gavino 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 737 Medicare services $3,662 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
737
Medicare services
1.0× state median for certified respiratory therapist
678
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~43 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
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
98 $100 $250
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.
78 $128 $200
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
68 $7 $7
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails
Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session.
57 $39 $75
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
50 $140 $260
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.
49 $164 $260
Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present.
49 $222 $350
Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review
A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician.
44 $11 $30
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
42 $157 $320
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
42 $112 $165
Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt
This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted.
42 $135 $185
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.
33 $76 $110
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
26 $118 $150
Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation.
25 $97 $150
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
20 $46 $120
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
14 $100 $160
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.
5.7% high complexity
42.2% medium
52.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,662
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $523/year across 7 years
Top 0% in CA for certified respiratory therapist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
65
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
$3,662 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$711
2023
$389
2022
$619
2021
$540
2020
$95
2019
$920
2018
$389

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$318
Alkermes, Inc.
$190
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$189
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alkermes, Inc.
$1,452
ITI, Inc.
$1,025
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$338
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$252
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$250
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$189
Indivior Inc.
$128
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · ARISTADA · CAPLYTA · COBENFY · INGREZZA · INVEGA SUSTENNA · LYBALVI · MAVYRET · ONGENTYS · PERSERIS · REXULTI · SUBLOCADE · VIVITROL · Vivitrol · Vivitrol 380 mg
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for certified respiratory therapist in CA.

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Geographic Context

Certified respiratory therapists within 10 mi
120
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
ANAHEIM GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
1.8 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. Gavino is a clinical cardiology specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of CA peers, with 17 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. Gavino experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gavino performed 98 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Gavino receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gavino received a total of $3,662 from 8 companies across 65 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. Gavino's costs compare to other certified respiratory therapists in Anaheim?
Dr. Gavino's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Gavino) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →