Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bruce Stark, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Burbank, 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. Stark 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. Stark
Dr. Bruce Stark is an internal medicine specialist in Burbank, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stark performed 4,892 Medicare services across 3,062 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stark received a total of $8,693 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 357 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Stark 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 6% volume in CA
$8,693 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,892
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for internal medicine
3,062
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~245 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. |
987 | $89 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
254 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
234 | $60 | $95 |
| 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. |
212 | $8 | $25 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
154 | $9 | $26 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
154 | $16 | $48 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
154 | $17 | $48 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
147 | $10 | $45 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
144 | $13 | $38 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
142 | $8 | $45 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
141 | $0 | $20 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 137 | $8 | $23 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
129 | $29 | $85 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
122 | $14 | $42 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
120 | $15 | $43 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
111 | $13 | $40 |
| Iron level test | 111 | $6 | $19 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
111 | $12 | $40 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
90 | $1 | $40 |
| 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. |
88 | $4 | $22 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 85 | $6 | $17 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
84 | $4 | $13 |
| 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. |
80 | $11 | $80 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
78 | $10 | $51 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
66 | $4 | $9 |
| 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. |
65 | $25 | $73 |
| 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. |
62 | $148 | $200 |
| 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. |
60 | $12 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
59 | $43 | $175 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 46 | $18 | $60 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
37 | $27 | $79 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
37 | $140 | $250 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
29 | $13 | $37 |
| 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. |
27 | $21 | $90 |
| Homocysteine level test A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body. |
27 | $18 | $48 |
| Apolipoprotein level test A blood test that measures the amount of apolipoproteins, which are proteins that bind to lipids to form lipoproteins. This test helps evaluate the levels of specific proteins involved in fat transport in the blood. |
22 | $21 | $43 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
22 | $1 | $25 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
21 | $11 | $45 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
21 | $49 | $100 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
18 | $16 | $33 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
18 | $7 | $20 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
17 | $61 | $70 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
17 | $18 | $53 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
17 | $18 | $53 |
| Progesterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body. |
17 | $20 | $59 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
17 | $19 | $55 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
16 | $22 | $64 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
14 | $94 | $125 |
| 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. |
13 | $6 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
13 | $29 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
12 | $76 | $80 |
| Lipoprotein (a) level | 11 | $14 | $20 |
| COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using an amplified probe technique. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples. |
11 | $74 | $100 |
| COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using amplified probe techniques. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples efficiently. |
11 | $24 | $25 |
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 ↗$8,693
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,242/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
357
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
$7,267 (83.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,426 (16.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$528
2023
$1,262
2022
$2,460
2021
$1,264
2020
$1,001
2019
$1,045
2018
$1,133
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$80
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
PFIZER INC.
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$28
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$1,426
Amgen Inc.
$616
AbbVie Inc.
$353
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$352
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$337
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$330
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$305
Allergan, Inc.
$294
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$253
Almatica Pharma LLC
$231
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$222
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$199
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$195
Indivior Inc.
$184
Optinose US, Inc.
$182
Lilly USA, LLC
$176
OptiNose US, Inc.
$176
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$169
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$163
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$140
PFIZER INC.
$132
Vertiflex, Inc.
$120
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$116
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$116
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$98
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$87
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$85
Eisai Inc.
$80
ABBVIE INC.
$68
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$67
Hologic, LLC
$66
Lundbeck LLC
$61
Stryker Corporation
$59
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Allergan Inc.
$52
SK Life Science, Inc.
$51
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
Shionogi Inc
$43
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Orexo US, Inc.
$38
Neurelis, Inc.
$35
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$34
Shire North American Group Inc
$34
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$32
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Horizon Pharma plc
$26
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$25
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$15
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$14
US WorldMeds, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.6% 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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
4,500
Per 100K population
45.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
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. Stark is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Stark experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stark performed 987 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. Stark receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stark received a total of $8,693 from 68 companies across 357 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. Stark's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Burbank?
Dr. Stark's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Stark) 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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