Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Patricia Cavero, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Daly City, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cavero from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cavero
Dr. Patricia Cavero is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Daly City, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cavero performed 1,659 Medicare services across 739 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cavero received a total of $23,438 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 917 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. Cavero 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
▲ 1,659 Medicare services
$23,438 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,659
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in CA for cardiovascular disease
739
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~87 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
556 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
320 | $108 | $300 |
| 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. |
254 | $13 | $70 |
| 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. |
123 | $74 | $150 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
67 | $196 | $750 |
| 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. |
65 | $72 | $200 |
| 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. |
47 | $147 | $500 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
42 | $74 | $200 |
| 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. |
26 | $157 | $400 |
| 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. |
24 | $108 | $250 |
| 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. |
22 | $467 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
22 | $50 | $300 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
21 | $54 | $100 |
| 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. |
19 | $124 | $500 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
18 | $13 | $250 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
18 | $24 | $250 |
| 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. |
15 | $118 | $300 |
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.
5.3% high complexity
38.7% medium
56.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,438
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,348/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
917
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
$21,448 (91.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,800 (7.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$190 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,701
2023
$5,942
2022
$4,313
2021
$2,953
2020
$1,857
2019
$2,460
2018
$1,213
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$442
Novo Nordisk Inc
$409
Amgen Inc.
$396
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$315
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$274
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$270
Inari Medical, Inc.
$267
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$263
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$245
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$221
PFIZER INC.
$219
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$185
Abbott Laboratories
$172
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$151
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$150
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$137
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$135
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$110
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$75
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Philips North America LLC
$45
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$38
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 26.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,056
Caption Health, Inc.
$1,800
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,697
Amgen Inc.
$1,620
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,363
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,291
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,208
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,182
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,046
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$1,024
PFIZER INC.
$759
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$715
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$680
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$566
Abbott Laboratories
$529
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$459
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$415
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$412
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$412
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$298
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$293
Inari Medical, Inc.
$267
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$266
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$238
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$231
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$221
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$202
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$193
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$188
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$177
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$156
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$155
ABIOMED
$122
United Therapeutics Corporation
$112
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$109
Lundbeck LLC
$87
HeartFlow, Inc.
$85
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$84
CathWorks, Inc.
$69
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$67
Baxter Healthcare
$65
Osprey Medical Inc
$62
Philips North America LLC
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$41
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$39
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$38
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$31
BIOTRONIK INC.
$27
Avinger Inc.
$25
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 23.7% 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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
267
Per 100K population
35.8
County median income
$156,000
Nearest hospital
AHMC SETON 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. Cavero is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% 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. Cavero experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cavero performed 556 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Cavero receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cavero received a total of $23,438 from 55 companies across 917 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. Cavero's costs compare to other cardiologists in Daly City?
Dr. Cavero's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Cavero) 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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