Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravi Makam, M.D.
Optician · Anaheim, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Makam 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. Makam
Dr. Ravi Makam is an optician specialist in Anaheim, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Makam performed 3,135 Medicare services across 1,512 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Makam received a total of $14,638 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 754 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Makam 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 27% volume in CA
$14,638 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,135
Medicare services
Top 27% in CA for optician
1,512
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~157 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. |
619 | $109 | $221 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
412 | $3 | $35 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
290 | $34 | $100 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
277 | $41 | $100 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
191 | $45 | $160 |
| 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. |
169 | $12 | $55 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
154 | $110 | $395 |
| Venipuncture for blood draw Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect blood samples. This procedure is performed on patients aged 3 years or older. |
148 | $14 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
131 | $146 | $583 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
128 | $48 | $181 |
| 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. |
112 | $173 | $460 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 51 | $174 | $551 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
41 | $7 | $24 |
| 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. |
41 | $222 | $500 |
| 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. |
40 | $143 | $550 |
| 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. |
36 | $46 | $250 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
36 | $89 | $186 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
35 | $69 | $120 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
31 | $141 | $300 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
30 | $3 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
26 | $33 | $35 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 25 | $20 | $45 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
23 | $140 | $450 |
| 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. |
22 | $62 | $300 |
| 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 | $134 | $400 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
18 | $178 | $450 |
| Annual depression screening | 18 | $21 | $150 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 13 | $21 | $105 |
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.
5.3% high complexity
7.8% medium
86.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,638
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,091/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
754
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
$14,069 (96.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$569 (3.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,331
2023
$2,338
2022
$2,088
2021
$2,526
2020
$1,839
2019
$1,621
2018
$1,894
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$566
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$547
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$247
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$240
Novo Nordisk Inc
$160
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$141
Lilly USA, LLC
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$87
Amgen Inc.
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Top 3 companies account for 58.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,825
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,443
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,218
Amgen Inc.
$1,095
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,092
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$825
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$820
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$812
Novo Nordisk Inc
$571
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$569
Lilly USA, LLC
$462
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$351
PFIZER INC.
$325
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$323
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$272
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$269
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$215
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$210
Boston Scientific Corporation
$210
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$208
Abbott Laboratories
$188
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$171
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$112
Allergan Inc.
$93
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$85
Medtronic, Inc.
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
GE HEALTHCARE
$64
Relypsa, Inc.
$60
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
AtriCure, Inc.
$37
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$37
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
AbbVie Inc.
$26
HeartFlow, Inc.
$25
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$22
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$22
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$21
Venclose Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Coala Life Inc
$19
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Optos, Inc.
$15
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 30.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,352
Per 100K population
42.7
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
AHMC ANAHEIM REGIONAL 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. Makam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, with 20 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. Makam experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Makam performed 619 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. Makam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Makam received a total of $14,638 from 49 companies across 754 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. Makam's costs compare to other opticians in Anaheim?
Dr. Makam's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Makam) 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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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.
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