Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Yawen Wang, MD, PHD

Neurology · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1705 28TH ST, Bakersfield, CA 93301
6613223008
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1275821720 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. Wang 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. Wang

Dr. Yawen Wang is a neurology specialist in Bakersfield, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wang performed 348 Medicare services across 203 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wang received a total of $14,847 from 71 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 639 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Wang 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 ▲ 348 Medicare services $14,847 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
348
Medicare services
Bottom 41% in CA for neurology
203
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~25 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.
204 $95 $208
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.
57 $137 $277
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
41 $85 $181
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
27 $404 $789
Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies
A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function.
19 $185 $388
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,847
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $2,474/year across 6 years
Top 19% in CA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
71
Companies
639
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
$14,779 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$68 (0.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,644
2023
$3,550
2022
$4,026
2021
$3,118
2020
$1,409
2019
$101

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$535
UCB, Inc.
$337
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$157
EMD Serono, Inc.
$157
PFIZER INC.
$155
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$145
SK Life Science, Inc.
$142
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$119
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$92
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$77
Neurelis, Inc.
$75
ARGENX US, INC.
$72
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$71
Eisai Inc.
$65
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Lundbeck LLC
$62
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$54
Amgen Inc.
$35
ITF Therapeutics LLC
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Biogen, Inc.
$1,241
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$933
ABBVIE INC.
$926
UCB, Inc.
$872
EMD Serono, Inc.
$828
Neurelis, Inc.
$702
AbbVie Inc.
$595
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$546
Lilly USA, LLC
$486
SK Life Science, Inc.
$482
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$437
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$419
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$391
Abbott Laboratories
$374
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$370
Allergan, Inc.
$345
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$321
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$275
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$267
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$254
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$253
PFIZER INC.
$229
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$212
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$143
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$137
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$135
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$129
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$122
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$121
Eisai Inc.
$112
ARGENX US, INC.
$108
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$104
GENZYME CORPORATION
$102
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$99
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
$99
Genentech USA, Inc.
$93
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$91
MDD US Operations, LLC
$90
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$88
Lundbeck LLC
$87
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$63
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$59
Zogenix Inc.
$58
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$53
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$48
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Celgene Corporation
$37
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$36
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Amgen Inc.
$35
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$34
ITF Therapeutics LLC
$34
CSL Behring
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$23
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
EISAI INC.
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$15
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$14
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$14
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$13
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 20.9% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Wang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Wang experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wang performed 204 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. Wang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wang received a total of $14,847 from 71 companies across 639 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. Wang's costs compare to other neurologists in Bakersfield?
Dr. Wang's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Wang) 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 →