Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Justin Ellison, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist · Downey, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
7601 IMPERIAL HWY, Downey, CA 90242
5623857162
In practice since 2019 (7 years)
NPI: 1558821769 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ellison 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. Ellison

Dr. Justin Ellison is a nurse anesthetist specialist in Downey, CA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ellison performed 1,181 Medicare services across 900 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ellison received a total of $672 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 26 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse anesthetist. 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. Ellison 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.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in CA $672 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,181
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for nurse anesthetist
900
Unique beneficiaries
$201
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~169 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
Anesthesia for large lower abdominal blood vessel procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving large blood vessels in the lower abdomen.
228 $309 $394
Anesthesia for upper leg artery procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the arteries of the upper leg.
184 $200 $255
Anesthesia for knee artery procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a surgical procedure involving an artery in the knee.
184 $200 $255
Anesthesia for lower leg artery procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving an artery in the lower leg.
170 $202 $257
Anesthesia for x-ray of brain, heart, or chest artery
Administration of anesthesia during an x-ray procedure involving the arteries of the brain, heart, or chest.
169 $202 $257
Anesthesia for upper leg vein procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving the veins in the upper leg.
58 $89 $114
Anesthesia for knee vein procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a surgical procedure involving a vein in the knee area.
58 $89 $114
Anesthesia for lower leg vein procedure
Administration of anesthesia for a surgical procedure involving a vein in the lower leg.
58 $89 $114
Anesthesia for vein or lymph system X-ray
Administration of anesthesia during an X-ray procedure of the veins or lymphatic system.
58 $122 $155
Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries
Administration of anesthesia during an x-ray procedure involving the arteries.
14 $134 $171
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$672
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $224/year across 3 years
Top 7% in CA for nurse anesthetist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
26
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
$672 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$104
2023
$357
2022
$211

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$88
Philips North America LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$268
Boston Scientific Corporation
$184
Surmodics, Inc.
$60
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$59
BIOTRONIK INC.
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
Philips North America LLC
$16
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(0888) PV 018 OTW · (6577) Visions 014 · (6582) Visions 035 · (8874) inCourage · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVVIGO Guidance System · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · ELUVIA · Integra · Pounce Thrombectomy System · Pulsar-18 T3
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for nurse anesthetist in CA.

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Geographic Context

Nurse anesthetists within 10 mi
603
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - DOWNEY
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. Ellison is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ellison experienced with anesthesia for large lower abdominal blood vessel procedure?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ellison performed 228 anesthesia for large lower abdominal blood vessel procedure 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. Ellison receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ellison received a total of $672 from 8 companies across 26 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. Ellison's costs compare to other nurse anesthetists in Downey?
Dr. Ellison's average Medicare payment per service is $201. 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. Ellison) 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →