Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Mead, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · E Palo Alto, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Consulting-driven
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. Mead
Dr. Robert Mead is a cardiovascular disease specialist in E Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mead performed 5,417 Medicare services across 3,480 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mead received a total of $201,351 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 306 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mead 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
▲ Top 17% volume in CA
$201,351 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,417
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,480
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,185 | $13 | $83 |
| 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. |
703 | $106 | $364 |
| 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. |
496 | $154 | $489 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
495 | $22 | $126 |
| 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. |
384 | $23 | $150 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
219 | $77 | $303 |
| 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. |
196 | $56 | $108 |
| 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. |
171 | $21 | $87 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
152 | $192 | $877 |
| 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. |
115 | $29 | $292 |
| 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. |
108 | $106 | $365 |
| 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. |
107 | $655 | $3,473 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
97 | $219 | $1,029 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 84 | $190 | $697 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
67 | $188 | $894 |
| 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. |
66 | $69 | $562 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
65 | $9 | $49 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
65 | $22 | $117 |
| 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. |
58 | $13 | $63 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
58 | $23 | $101 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
55 | $25 | $334 |
| 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. |
46 | $13 | $62 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
46 | $21 | $91 |
| 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. |
44 | $98 | $987 |
| Measurement of heart blood flow and respiration This procedure measures blood flow within the heart and tracks breathing patterns. |
40 | $21 | $214 |
| 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. |
37 | $96 | $379 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
35 | $239 | $1,082 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
33 | $80 | $349 |
| 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. |
33 | $68 | $247 |
| 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. |
33 | $152 | $704 |
| 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. |
32 | $98 | $423 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
25 | $17 | $74 |
| 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. |
24 | $128 | $554 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
16 | $65 | $263 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
15 | $105 | $378 |
| 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. |
12 | $451 | $2,395 |
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.
33.8% high complexity
0.6% medium
65.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$201,351
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $28,764/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
306
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$194,972 (96.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,380 (3.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$35,877
2023
$29,813
2022
$26,507
2021
$22,646
2020
$33,454
2019
$29,032
2018
$24,023
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$28,800
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,460
Boston Scientific Corporation
$282
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$185
ATRICURE, INC.
$149
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$148,931
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$17,631
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15,196
Medtronic, Inc.
$14,345
Abbott Laboratories
$595
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$575
Boston Scientific Corporation
$533
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$482
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$389
PFIZER INC.
$350
ATRICURE, INC.
$299
Stryker Corporation
$281
Ablacon, Inc.
$241
Amgen Inc.
$240
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$228
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$185
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$167
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$160
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$150
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$111
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$107
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
BIOTRONIK INC.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 90.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · CARTO 3 · CINCHLOCK · CINCHLOCK SS · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FlexCath · Heart Failure Device. · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · Optimizer · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SENSOR ENABLED · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT 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 →
The majority of payments (97%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
252
Per 100K population
13.2
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
STANFORD HEALTH CARE
4.1 mi
4.1 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. Mead is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Mead experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mead performed 1,185 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Mead receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mead received a total of $201,351 from 26 companies across 306 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. Mead's costs compare to other cardiologists in E Palo Alto?
Dr. Mead's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Mead) 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.
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