Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Bush, M.D.
Optician · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Bush 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. Bush
Dr. Michael Bush is an optician specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bush performed 10,040 Medicare services across 4,821 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bush received a total of $482,804 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 843 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bush 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 8% volume in CA
$482,804 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,040
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for optician
4,821
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~502 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. |
2,075 | $68 | $110 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
847 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
801 | $10 | $64 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
645 | $9 | $50 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
600 | $8 | $30 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
539 | $9 | $45 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
539 | $16 | $60 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
525 | $13 | $60 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
516 | $10 | $60 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
459 | $6 | $23 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
413 | $2 | $16 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
398 | $4 | $14 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
314 | $26 | $88 |
| 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. |
254 | $124 | $219 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
202 | $29 | $125 |
| 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. |
104 | $11 | $19 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
75 | $15 | $60 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
71 | $19 | $75 |
| 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. |
70 | $36 | $58 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
68 | $6 | $30 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
68 | $5 | $18 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
67 | $13 | $55 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
66 | $13 | $70 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
56 | $40 | $150 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
51 | $14 | $60 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 45 | $169 | $277 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 33 | $18 | $75 |
| 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. |
28 | $89 | $159 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
23 | $129 | $320 |
| 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. |
18 | $29 | $42 |
| 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. |
17 | $92 | $350 |
| 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 | $138 | $300 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
15 | $25 | $105 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
11 | $72 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
11 | $33 | $76 |
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 ↗$482,804
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $68,972/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
843
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$477,590 (98.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,718 (0.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,497 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$26,661
2023
$501
2022
$64,909
2021
$30,334
2020
$73,283
2019
$156,810
2018
$130,307
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$26,099
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$171
ABBVIE INC.
$121
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$57
PFIZER INC.
$51
Amgen Inc.
$46
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$309,665
Novo Nordisk Inc
$51,700
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$44,319
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34,851
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26,487
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11,413
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$2,132
Abbott Laboratories
$368
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$242
Amgen Inc.
$223
AbbVie, Inc.
$193
Dexcom, Inc.
$160
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$142
ABBVIE INC.
$121
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$113
AbbVie Inc.
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$104
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
PFIZER INC.
$63
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$57
Mannkind Corporation
$32
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
VistaPharm, Inc.
$27
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
Insulet Corporation
$21
Optos, Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Valeritas, Inc.
$19
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
MannKind Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 84.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ANORO · Aimovig · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BodyGuardian · CONTRAVE · Crysvita · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Esbriet · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GARDASIL 9 · HUMULIN · HUMULIN R 500 · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · NUCALA · Omnipod · Ozempic · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOTAGLIFLOZIN · Saxenda · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · Thyquidity · Tirosint · Tresiba · UBRELVY · V-GO · VRAYLAR · Victoza · Wegovy · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZEPBOUND · inCourage
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 →
The majority of payments (99%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,542
Per 100K population
15.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
0.8 mi
0.8 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. Bush is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Bush experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bush performed 2,075 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. Bush receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bush received a total of $482,804 from 32 companies across 843 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. Bush's costs compare to other opticians in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Bush's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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. Bush) 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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