Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Makkar, M.D.
Surgery · Colton, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Makkar
Dr. George Makkar is a surgery specialist in Colton, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Makkar performed 1,044 Medicare services across 727 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Makkar received a total of $7,867 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Makkar 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in CA
$7,867 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,044
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for surgery
727
Unique beneficiaries
$238
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~65 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. |
324 | $75 | $162 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
79 | $49 | $136 |
| 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. |
62 | $143 | $439 |
| 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. |
59 | $157 | $460 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
57 | $34 | $99 |
| 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. |
53 | $109 | $296 |
| 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. |
46 | $207 | $595 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
44 | $128 | $359 |
| 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. |
41 | $132 | $361 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
38 | $106 | $302 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
29 | $1,072 | $2,832 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
26 | $103 | $343 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
25 | $15 | $41 |
| 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. |
24 | $18 | $48 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
24 | $113 | $319 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
22 | $206 | $584 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
21 | $530 | $1,455 |
| 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. |
19 | $88 | $240 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
16 | $6,955 | $25,695 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
13 | $137 | $365 |
| 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. |
11 | $154 | $471 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
11 | $49 | $98 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
28.4% medium
69.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,867
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,124/year across 7 years
Top 28% in CA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
102
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
$4,883 (62.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,985 (37.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$368
2023
$1,970
2022
$1,159
2021
$2,481
2020
$12
2019
$164
2018
$1,714
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$129
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$62
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$47
Kerecis Limited
$46
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
BSN Medical Inc
$18
Organogenesis Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$2,400
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,637
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$687
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$668
Medtronic, Inc.
$661
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$612
Bolton Medical Inc
$442
Penumbra, Inc.
$150
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$106
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$88
Cook Medical LLC
$62
Kerecis Limited
$46
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$37
KCI USA, Inc.
$31
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$23
Inari Medical, Inc.
$23
BSN Medical Inc
$18
Cook Incorporated
$17
Organogenesis Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$15
Apria Healthcare LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 60.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ACTIV.A.C. · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · APLIGRAF · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Aptus Heli-FX · Artis zee · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · CHAMELEON · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONCERTOTM · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Cook Medical AAA · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL ANGIOGRAPHY · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · HAWKONE · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT Admiral · JETSTREAM · JOBST ANTI-EM · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · MC3 Crescent Jugular Dual Lumen Catheter · Medela · PICO 7 · Palindrome · RESTOREFLOW · RUBY Coil · Relay · Relay Plus · S · SILVERHAWK · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · Valiant Captivia · Varithena Administration Pack · XARELTO · Zenith
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 (62%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
215
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL 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. Makkar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Makkar experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Makkar performed 324 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. Makkar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Makkar received a total of $7,867 from 23 companies across 102 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. Makkar's costs compare to other surgerists in Colton?
Dr. Makkar's average Medicare payment per service is $238. 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. Makkar) 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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