Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Carlson
Internal Medicine · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology 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. Carlson
Dr. Steven Carlson is an internal medicine specialist in Chula Vista, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Carlson performed 5,317 Medicare services across 1,884 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Carlson received a total of $51,545 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 787 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. Carlson 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 5% volume in CA
$51,545 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,317
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
1,884
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~313 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,512 | $51 | $297 |
| 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. |
1,423 | $19 | $60 |
| 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. |
610 | $100 | $283 |
| 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. |
359 | $12 | $55 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
244 | $20 | $61 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
177 | $62 | $177 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
177 | $19 | $59 |
| 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. |
122 | $23 | $64 |
| 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. |
80 | $98 | $244 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
59 | $21 | $60 |
| 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. |
58 | $777 | $1,948 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
57 | $51 | $151 |
| 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. |
55 | $28 | $119 |
| 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. |
46 | $75 | $235 |
| 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. |
46 | $121 | $399 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
38 | $37 | $120 |
| 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. |
37 | $143 | $441 |
| 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. |
30 | $77 | $220 |
| 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. |
29 | $70 | $267 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
25 | $67 | $188 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
25 | $158 | $460 |
| 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. |
25 | $10 | $113 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
21 | $243 | $1,029 |
| 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. |
19 | $752 | $1,916 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 17 | $33 | $94 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
14 | $663 | $1,782 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
12 | $48 | $136 |
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.
15.0% high complexity
0.3% medium
84.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$51,545
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,364/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
787
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
$30,384 (58.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$20,875 (40.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$286 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,592
2023
$11,068
2022
$6,813
2021
$7,292
2020
$4,895
2019
$7,168
2018
$6,718
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$4,875
Abbott Laboratories
$611
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$528
Boston Scientific Corporation
$503
BIOTRONIK INC.
$323
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$313
ATRICURE, INC.
$99
Cleerly, Inc.
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$73
ABIOMED
$58
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$49
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$44
PFIZER INC.
$20
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 79.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$15,458
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$12,923
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,611
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$4,934
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,427
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,507
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,097
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$902
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$697
Medtronic, Inc.
$560
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$527
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$500
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$337
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$319
CardioFocus, Inc.
$289
PFIZER INC.
$250
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$231
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$194
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$173
ATRICURE, INC.
$156
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$145
ABIOMED
$125
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Stryker Corporation
$100
Cleerly, Inc.
$83
CVRx, Inc.
$78
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$75
Amgen Inc.
$73
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$72
Novo Nordisk Inc
$70
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$67
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$47
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$16
Nevro Corp.
$16
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 67.9% 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 (59%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,387
Per 100K population
42.3
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. Carlson is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Carlson experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Carlson performed 1,512 remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device 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. Carlson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Carlson received a total of $51,545 from 47 companies across 787 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. Carlson's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Chula Vista?
Dr. Carlson's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Carlson) 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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