Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Niraj Doctor, M.D
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Bakersfield, 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. Doctor 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. Doctor
Dr. Niraj Doctor is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Bakersfield, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Doctor performed 9,402 Medicare services across 4,278 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Doctor received a total of $3,681 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 197 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Doctor 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$3,681 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,402
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
4,278
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,600 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
2,240 | $67 | $154 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
720 | $42 | $150 |
| 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. |
540 | $11 | $36 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
371 | $150 | $451 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 336 | $402 | $1,000 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
303 | $5 | $40 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
232 | $59 | $150 |
| 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. |
209 | $56 | $152 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
167 | $1,196 | $4,000 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
160 | $74 | $225 |
| 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. |
154 | $1 | $40 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
129 | $0 | $100 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
122 | $197 | $531 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
122 | $42 | $118 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 122 | $1 | $64 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
121 | $20 | $57 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
87 | $18 | $100 |
| 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. |
86 | $9 | $100 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
83 | $64 | $151 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
82 | $87 | $223 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1 to 3 leads A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using one to three electrodes placed on the body. |
65 | $5 | $13 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
58 | $40 | $81 |
| 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. |
54 | $151 | $429 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
48 | $77 | $223 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
26 | $1 | $40 |
| 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. |
24 | $350 | $1,065 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
24 | $19 | $55 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
22 | $31 | $100 |
| 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. |
18 | $51 | $197 |
| 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. |
16 | $198 | $570 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
14 | $9 | $100 |
| 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 | $148 | $444 |
| 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. |
12 | $105 | $226 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $105 | $282 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
11 | $54 | $158 |
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.
7.3% high complexity
47.5% medium
45.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,681
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $526/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
197
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
$3,681 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$862
2023
$907
2022
$545
2021
$271
2020
$93
2019
$467
2018
$536
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$202
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$107
PFIZER INC.
$66
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$17
CVRx, Inc.
$13
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$10
Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$761
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$366
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$359
Medtronic, Inc.
$210
Abbott Laboratories
$200
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$198
CVRx, Inc.
$191
PFIZER INC.
$182
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Boston Scientific Corporation
$144
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$123
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$117
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$108
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$100
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$73
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$68
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$66
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$54
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$17
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$13
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · Arcalyst · BELSOMRA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CONTOUR 3D · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JOT DX · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · ZIO XT 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
558
Per 100K population
61.3
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
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. Doctor is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Doctor experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Doctor performed 2,600 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Doctor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Doctor received a total of $3,681 from 26 companies across 197 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. Doctor's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Bakersfield?
Dr. Doctor's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Doctor) 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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