Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jared Salvo, D.O.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Salvo
Dr. Jared Salvo is a nuclear cardiology physician in Bakersfield, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salvo performed 4,072 Medicare services across 2,065 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salvo received a total of $15,282 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 244 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology physician. 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. Salvo 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 41% volume in CA
$15,282 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,072
Medicare services
Top 41% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
2,065
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~214 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. |
770 | $94 | $251 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
393 | $19 | $52 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
310 | $22 | $65 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
293 | $20 | $61 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
221 | $152 | $429 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
215 | $9 | $24 |
| 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. |
212 | $138 | $365 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
206 | $59 | $167 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1 to 3 leads A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using one to three electrodes placed on the body. |
204 | $5 | $13 |
| 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. |
199 | $11 | $65 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
124 | $49 | $123 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
121 | $28 | $89 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
81 | $10 | $112 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
76 | $81 | $211 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
72 | $19 | $52 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
72 | $716 | $1,744 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
61 | $41 | $111 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
54 | $64 | $170 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
52 | $72 | $198 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 44 | $160 | $399 |
| 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. |
41 | $64 | $176 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
34 | $14 | $239 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
34 | $2 | $70 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
33 | $81 | $431 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
24 | $3,723 | $9,098 |
| 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. |
20 | $96 | $306 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
18 | $83 | $354 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
17 | $179 | $473 |
| 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. |
17 | $95 | $311 |
| 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. |
16 | $132 | $382 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
15 | $355 | $1,249 |
| 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. |
12 | $87 | $228 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $586 | $1,527 |
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.
27.2% high complexity
1.6% medium
71.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,282
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,183/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
244
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
$10,946 (71.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,336 (28.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,331
2023
$843
2022
$3,505
2021
$1,134
2020
$509
2019
$2,659
2018
$5,301
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$433
Boston Scientific Corporation
$375
Abbott Laboratories
$221
Medtronic, Inc.
$100
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$69
ATRICURE, INC.
$69
PFIZER INC.
$29
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,976
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,282
AtriCure, Inc.
$2,535
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,123
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$442
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$329
ATRICURE, INC.
$300
CVRx, Inc.
$224
Preventice Services, LLC
$151
Medtronic, Inc.
$119
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$118
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$112
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$86
Amgen Inc.
$76
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$69
PFIZER INC.
$69
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Lundbeck LLC
$23
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 77.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · CONTRAVE · CRT-Ds · Cardiac Mapping System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Circulatory Support · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EP-WorkMate Claris System · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Therapies · Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) · JOT DX · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MYCARELINK · Medtronic External Pacemakers · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · ONPATTRO · OPTISURE · PULSESELECT · Pacemakers · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RELIANCE 4FRONT · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S-ICD System Magnet · SENSOR ENABLED · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TACTICATH · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · ZIO XT Patch · Zephyr Pacemaker · i-STAT Lactate · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
4.6 mi
4.6 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. Salvo is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of CA peers, 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. Salvo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salvo performed 770 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. Salvo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salvo received a total of $15,282 from 27 companies across 244 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. Salvo's costs compare to other nuclear cardiology physicians in Bakersfield?
Dr. Salvo's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Salvo) 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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