Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Bazel, MD
Emergency Medicine · Bell, 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. Bazel 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. Bazel
Dr. Michael Bazel is an emergency medicine specialist in Bell, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bazel performed 6,505 Medicare services across 4,293 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bazel received a total of $3,577 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 160 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Bazel 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 0% volume in CA
$3,577 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,505
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for emergency medicine
4,293
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~342 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 (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. |
1,176 | $78 | $120 |
| 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. |
1,090 | $110 | $170 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
718 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
475 | $89 | $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. |
353 | $12 | $60 |
| 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. |
281 | $46 | $150 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
221 | $50 | $75 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
217 | $24 | $60 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
171 | $31 | $60 |
| 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. |
160 | $146 | $250 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
146 | $74 | $220 |
| 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. |
146 | $192 | $310 |
| 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. |
143 | $144 | $280 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
140 | $212 | $350 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
130 | $70 | $180 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
111 | $16 | $80 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
88 | $119 | $300 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 71 | $236 | $350 |
| 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. |
64 | $97 | $180 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
61 | $32 | $80 |
| 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. |
61 | $143 | $250 |
| 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. |
55 | $80 | $150 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
45 | $29 | $70 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
44 | $37 | $110 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
40 | $15 | $80 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
40 | $12 | $35 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
40 | $78 | $150 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
38 | $56 | $200 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
37 | $36 | $80 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
37 | $32 | $50 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
27 | $23 | $200 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
26 | $26 | $45 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
20 | $24 | $50 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
18 | $21 | $30 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
15 | $37 | $100 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
15.8% medium
82.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,577
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $511/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
160
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
$3,577 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$468
2023
$507
2022
$498
2021
$713
2020
$618
2019
$107
2018
$666
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$270
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$91
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$56
Eisai Inc.
$51
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$1,114
Amgen Inc.
$663
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$598
AbbVie Inc.
$194
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$155
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$103
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$91
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Eisai Inc.
$51
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$48
PFIZER INC.
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$27
ITI, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ANORO · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CAPLYTA · CREON · Creon · EMGALITY · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · LYNPARZA · Leqembi · Mitigare · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · PREVNAR 13 · Prolia · Repatha · STIOLTO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · Vascepa
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 5% for emergency medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Emergency medicines within 10 mi
1,810
Per 100K population
18.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON PARK
2.7 mi
2.7 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. Bazel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Bazel experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bazel performed 1,176 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Bazel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bazel received a total of $3,577 from 21 companies across 160 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. Bazel's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Bell?
Dr. Bazel's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Bazel) 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.
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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