Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mehran Moussavian, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Moussavian
Dr. Mehran Moussavian is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Chula Vista, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Moussavian performed 14,563 Medicare services across 9,896 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Moussavian received a total of $184,762 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Moussavian 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in CA
$184,762 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,563
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for cardiovascular disease
9,896
Unique beneficiaries
$204
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~766 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. |
3,837 | $99 | $283 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,212 | $45 | $250 |
| 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. |
1,037 | $12 | $55 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
727 | $107 | $284 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
698 | $149 | $1,544 |
| Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment. |
667 | $866 | $3,761 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
567 | $157 | $500 |
| 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. |
526 | $753 | $2,099 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
525 | $21 | $63 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
469 | $146 | $462 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 450 | $32 | $100 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
406 | $303 | $1,234 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
374 | $74 | $197 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
357 | $203 | $587 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
352 | $1 | $20 |
| 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. |
346 | $149 | $378 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
341 | $61 | $273 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
298 | $1,209 | $3,036 |
| External counterpulsation, per treatment session | 293 | $96 | $256 |
| 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. |
282 | $129 | $422 |
| 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. |
255 | $153 | $481 |
| 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. |
140 | $73 | $194 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
96 | $3,976 | $11,495 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
79 | $54 | $203 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
57 | $152 | $442 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
37 | $15 | $40 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
34 | $176 | $438 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
32 | $92 | $279 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
27 | $233 | $626 |
| 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. |
18 | $188 | $632 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure. |
12 | $152 | $447 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
12 | $238 | $593 |
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.
6.7% high complexity
43.3% medium
50.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$184,762
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $26,395/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
1,173
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
$147,504 (79.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$33,183 (18.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,074 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,904
2023
$5,370
2022
$16,173
2021
$29,318
2020
$10,362
2019
$57,539
2018
$47,096
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13,021
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$4,113
Abbott Laboratories
$1,039
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$420
Boston Scientific Corporation
$156
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$49
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$49
Organogenesis Inc.
$27
Curonix LLC
$16
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 96.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$134,052
Abbott Laboratories
$11,127
PFIZER INC.
$10,095
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,657
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$4,113
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,526
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$3,182
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,407
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,109
BIOTRONIK INC.
$936
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$829
Amgen Inc.
$725
Medtronic, Inc.
$723
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$651
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$627
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$624
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$581
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$444
Penumbra, Inc.
$310
ABIOMED
$235
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$232
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$225
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$164
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$157
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$141
CVRx, Inc.
$127
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$121
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$114
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$107
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$104
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$81
Novo Nordisk Inc
$70
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Inari Medical, Inc.
$52
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$52
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$49
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$48
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$44
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$43
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$40
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$40
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$40
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$38
ATRICURE, INC.
$37
Saranas, Inc.
$33
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$29
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Itamar Medical Inc
$28
Organogenesis Inc.
$27
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$27
Arrow International, Inc.
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$23
United Therapeutics Corporation
$22
BSN Medical Inc
$20
CORDIS US CORP.
$19
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
Curonix LLC
$16
Nevro Corp.
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$14
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 84.0% 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 →
The majority of payments (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
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. Moussavian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 19 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. Moussavian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Moussavian performed 3,837 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. Moussavian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Moussavian received a total of $184,762 from 68 companies across 1,173 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. Moussavian's costs compare to other cardiologists in Chula Vista?
Dr. Moussavian's average Medicare payment per service is $204. 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. Moussavian) 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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