Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sonal Sodha, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sodha
Dr. Sonal Sodha is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sodha performed 1,575 Medicare services across 1,157 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sodha received a total of $18,594 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Sodha 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 34% volume in CA
$18,594 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,575
Medicare services
Top 34% in CA for orthopedic surgery
1,157
Unique beneficiaries
$215
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~131 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. |
299 | $60 | $450 |
| 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. |
265 | $72 | $800 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
165 | $266 | $5,989 |
| 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. |
126 | $32 | $350 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
124 | $26 | $75 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
123 | $206 | $10,125 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
62 | $13 | $1,915 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
59 | $718 | $30,715 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 53 | $1,273 | $30,868 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
45 | $570 | $20,000 |
| 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. |
45 | $124 | $1,000 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
37 | $241 | $6,900 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
31 | $601 | $20,398 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
27 | $143 | $8,593 |
| Reinsertion of spinal fixation device This procedure involves the reinsertion of a device used to stabilize the spine. It is performed to restore spinal fixation. |
25 | $578 | $18,360 |
| 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. |
23 | $94 | $550 |
| Spinal fusion, upper back A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the upper back to eliminate motion between them. |
16 | $661 | $19,238 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $48 | $180 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $162 | $1,200 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
12 | $1,178 | $36,617 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
12 | $632 | $15,917 |
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.
29.5% high complexity
3.9% medium
66.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,594
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,099/year across 6 years
Top 22% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
178
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
$9,450 (50.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,565 (46.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$579 (3.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,368
2023
$2,334
2022
$3,283
2021
$996
2019
$820
2018
$1,792
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$8,565
Cerapedics Inc.
$682
Baxter Healthcare
$44
Solventum Corporation
$32
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
SI-BONE, INC.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$9,921
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,960
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,780
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,547
Cerapedics Inc.
$1,472
Synthes GmbH
$541
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$471
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$294
Stryker Corporation
$239
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$143
SI-BONE, Inc.
$78
Baxter Healthcare
$44
SI-BONE, INC.
$41
Solventum Corporation
$32
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 73.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACP · ACTIV.A.C. · ADES Dual Mobility · ALIF · ALTERA · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · ATTUNE · CANOPY · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CoRoent · Comprehensive Primary Stem · DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs · Direct Look · Excelsius Deformity · Excelsius3D Imaging System · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels · FLOSEAL · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · INVICTUS OPEN · Mazor X Stealth Edition · Modulus · Ossifuse · Pulse · QUARTEX · SABLE · STRAVIX · Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc · Sustain Medium / Preserve ACDF · VIPER · Virage · XLIF
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 (51%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
529
Per 100K population
5.4
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. Sodha is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sodha experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sodha performed 299 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. Sodha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sodha received a total of $18,594 from 16 companies across 178 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. Sodha's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Sodha's average Medicare payment per service is $215. 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. Sodha) 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.
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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