Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Farah Dawood, MD MS
Cardiovascular Disease · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dawood
Dr. Farah Dawood is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Chula Vista, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dawood performed 2,831 Medicare services across 1,547 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dawood received a total of $21,260 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 498 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Dawood 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 38% volume in CA
$21,260 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,831
Medicare services
Top 38% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,547
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~167 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. |
792 | $96 | $177 |
| 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. |
386 | $11 | $28 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
174 | $94 | $177 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
157 | $19 | $44 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
149 | $63 | $120 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
117 | $22 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
102 | $164 | $350 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 93 | $32 | $68 |
| 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. |
89 | $134 | $366 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
61 | $65 | $184 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
57 | $47 | $100 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
55 | $18 | $44 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
47 | $13 | $28 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
42 | $85 | $189 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
42 | $107 | $346 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
39 | $6 | $27 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
35 | $27 | $62 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
34 | $2 | $39 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
33 | $55 | $102 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
33 | $84 | $187 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
33 | $14 | $87 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
32 | $79 | $152 |
| 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. |
29 | $119 | $265 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
26 | $182 | $366 |
| 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. |
22 | $164 | $340 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
19 | $10 | $93 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
16 | $67 | $251 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
15 | $19 | $74 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
15 | $737 | $1,396 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
15 | $233 | $672 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
15 | $720 | $1,770 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
12 | $41 | $73 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
12 | $20 | $162 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
11 | $368 | $1,024 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $429 | $2,500 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
11 | $86 | $276 |
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.
26.7% high complexity
7.8% medium
65.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$21,260
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,037/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
498
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
$21,260 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,267
2023
$4,736
2022
$2,220
2021
$1,701
2020
$569
2019
$3,027
2018
$5,740
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,297
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$438
Boston Scientific Corporation
$286
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$230
Abbott Laboratories
$182
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$125
PFIZER INC.
$90
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$65
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$57
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Novo Nordisk Inc
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
CVRx, Inc.
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
CORDIS US CORP.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 61.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,909
Abbott Laboratories
$4,815
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,362
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,319
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$913
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$689
CVRx, Inc.
$470
PFIZER INC.
$344
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$307
ATRICURE, INC.
$223
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$213
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$212
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$193
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$177
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$175
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$162
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$160
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$158
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$127
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$125
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$125
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$114
Novo Nordisk Inc
$91
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$72
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$66
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$65
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$63
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
ConvaTec Inc.
$48
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$42
Itamar Medical Inc
$39
CardioFocus, Inc.
$36
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$35
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$26
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Trevena, Inc.
$22
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$21
ABIOMED
$20
BIOTRONIK INC.
$17
CORDIS US CORP.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · AMPLATZER · AMVUTTRA · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVEIR · Adempas · Amplia MRI · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CROME DR MRI SURESCAN · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Crome · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · DUPIXENT · ECM Patch · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FFRct · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · HeartLight System · IN.PACT Admiral · INGEVITY · INJECTAFER · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MYLUX · MYNX CONTROL · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NAVITOR · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Olinvyk · Optimizer · Ozempic · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PORTICO · PlasmaBlade · Pouch · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RHYTHMIA · RHYTHMVIEW · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · RhythmVIEW Work Stations · Rhythmia Mapping System · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · TYRX · UPTRAVI · VYNDAQEL · VersaCross Access Solution · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch · Zio monitor
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
198
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Dawood is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 17 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. Dawood experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dawood performed 792 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. Dawood receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dawood received a total of $21,260 from 45 companies across 498 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. Dawood's costs compare to other cardiologists in Chula Vista?
Dr. Dawood's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Dawood) 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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