Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shahan Yacoubian, MD
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Burbank, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yacoubian
Dr. Shahan Yacoubian is an adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician in Burbank, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yacoubian performed 9,456 Medicare services across 5,820 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yacoubian received a total of $214,400 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yacoubian 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
$214,400 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,456
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
5,820
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~473 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. |
1,184 | $75 | $241 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
1,077 | $5 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
1,024 | $64 | $267 |
| 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. |
879 | $31 | $99 |
| 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. |
735 | $105 | $357 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
648 | $100 | $531 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
591 | $25 | $93 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
533 | $36 | $117 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
483 | $36 | $112 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
345 | $42 | $126 |
| 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. |
303 | $130 | $542 |
| 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. |
223 | $36 | $119 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
206 | $100 | $450 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
115 | $0 | $6 |
| Incision of back knee joint capsule A surgical procedure involving an incision into the posterior capsule of the knee joint. |
105 | $351 | $2,697 |
| 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. |
100 | $154 | $479 |
| Total knee replacement | 93 | $1,078 | $4,513 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
88 | $139 | $802 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
83 | $46 | $401 |
| 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. |
83 | $86 | $358 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
65 | $44 | $141 |
| 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. |
56 | $46 | $179 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
51 | $1,005 | $4,382 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
49 | $115 | $754 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
46 | $13 | $161 |
| 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. |
34 | $30 | $98 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
31 | $45 | $167 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
29 | $32 | $93 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
26 | $263 | $2,337 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
26 | $984 | $4,105 |
| Removal of surface implant from bone A surgical procedure to remove an implant that is attached to the surface of a bone. |
25 | $329 | $1,318 |
| CT scan of leg, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures. |
22 | $79 | $610 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
21 | $52 | $202 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
19 | $50 | $208 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
16 | $91 | $346 |
| 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. |
15 | $36 | $112 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
14 | $943 | $3,848 |
| Sciatic nerve release A surgical procedure to free the sciatic nerve from surrounding tissues that may be compressing or restricting it. |
13 | $277 | $1,908 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
36.1% medium
62.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$214,400
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,629/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
231
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$194,123 (90.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$18,155 (8.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,122 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,680
2023
$34,156
2022
$27,786
2021
$39,823
2020
$26,652
2019
$48,537
2018
$18,767
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$18,155
Insight Medical Systems, Inc.
$288
Think Surgical, Inc.
$130
Stryker Corporation
$37
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$26
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$204,089
Think Surgical, Inc.
$8,032
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc
$361
Insight Medical Systems, Inc.
$288
Amgen Inc.
$250
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$217
Stryker Corporation
$181
US Implant Solutions, LLC
$174
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$174
Onkos Surgical, Inc.
$110
ORTHALIGN INC
$100
Globus Medical, Inc.
$92
Radius Health, Inc.
$83
Boston Scientific Corporation
$58
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$39
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$29
Nevro Corp.
$27
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Innovation Technologies Inc
$17
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Ankle Fracture System · Arcos · Arvis · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical 3DKnee System · DJO Surgical EPIK Uni Knee · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Knee · DJO Surgical Revelation Hip System · DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System · EVENITY · FORTEO · GAMMA · GENERAL K2M PRODUCT DISCUSSION · IRRISEPT · LENS Surgical Imaging System · MONOVISC · MPO Hip System · Omnia · OrthAlign Plus System · PICO · PLASMABLADE(TM) · Persona Revision · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · TMINI Miniature Robotic System · Tymlos · VARIAX · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · YUPELRI
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 (90%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
0.3
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. Yacoubian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Yacoubian experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yacoubian performed 1,184 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. Yacoubian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yacoubian received a total of $214,400 from 22 companies across 231 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. Yacoubian's costs compare to other adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery physicians in Burbank?
Dr. Yacoubian's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Yacoubian) 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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