Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Swan, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Concord, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Swan
Dr. Christopher Swan is an internal medicine specialist in Concord, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Swan performed 1,940 Medicare services across 1,239 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Swan received a total of $3,159 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 128 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. Swan 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 17% volume in CA
$3,159 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,940
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for internal medicine
1,239
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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. |
529 | $113 | $305 |
| 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. |
335 | $14 | $106 |
| 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. |
243 | $22 | $83 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 82 | $201 | $569 |
| 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. |
81 | $26 | $138 |
| 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. |
80 | $7 | $26 |
| 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. |
68 | $812 | $4,391 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
67 | $81 | $204 |
| 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. |
66 | $23 | $112 |
| 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. |
57 | $149 | $461 |
| 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. |
51 | $167 | $406 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
37 | $21 | $162 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
30 | $59 | $170 |
| 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. |
29 | $99 | $948 |
| 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. |
27 | $717 | $3,290 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
27 | $264 | $1,647 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
22 | $13 | $280 |
| 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. |
22 | $87 | $210 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
18 | $44 | $101 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
16 | $24 | $163 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
15 | $68 | $938 |
| 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. |
14 | $157 | $585 |
| 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. |
13 | $439 | $2,648 |
| 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. |
11 | $79 | $539 |
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.
16.7% high complexity
0.8% medium
82.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $451/year across 7 years
Top 21% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
128
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
$3,159 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$393
2023
$550
2022
$580
2021
$319
2020
$217
2019
$594
2018
$506
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$205
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$84
ATRICURE, INC.
$50
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 86.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$949
Abbott Laboratories
$501
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$340
Boston Scientific Corporation
$197
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$159
PFIZER INC.
$155
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$152
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$131
BIOTRONIK INC.
$112
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$112
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$91
ATRICURE, INC.
$74
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$53
Lundbeck LLC
$35
Baxter Healthcare
$28
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$18
CathWorks, Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 56.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Assure WCD · Azure · CAMZYOS · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FFRangio · GALLANT · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · JOT DX · LATITUDE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · ZIO Patch
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
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,666
Per 100K population
143.4
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
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. Swan is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% 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. Swan experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Swan performed 529 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. Swan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Swan received a total of $3,159 from 19 companies across 128 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. Swan's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Concord?
Dr. Swan's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Swan) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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