Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robin Patrawala, M.D.
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. Patrawala
Dr. Robin Patrawala is a cardiovascular disease specialist in E Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patrawala performed 3,488 Medicare services across 2,633 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patrawala received a total of $34,092 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 240 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. Patrawala 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 31% volume in CA
$34,092 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,488
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,633
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~184 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. |
734 | $13 | $83 |
| 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. |
447 | $153 | $489 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
235 | $114 | $565 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
208 | $115 | $569 |
| 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. |
204 | $108 | $364 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
186 | $194 | $881 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 163 | $195 | $697 |
| 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. |
139 | $347 | $1,936 |
| 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. |
137 | $34 | $292 |
| 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. |
124 | $22 | $117 |
| 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. |
123 | $9 | $49 |
| 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. |
116 | $12 | $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. |
116 | $23 | $101 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
110 | $23 | $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. |
96 | $25 | $150 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
63 | $25 | $337 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
53 | $75 | $302 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
45 | $21 | $91 |
| 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. |
44 | $13 | $62 |
| 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. |
44 | $205 | $1,065 |
| 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. |
40 | $101 | $365 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
21 | $99 | $987 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
15 | $398 | $1,927 |
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.
33.4% high complexity
1.3% medium
65.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$34,092
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,870/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
240
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
$27,512 (80.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,581 (19.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,568
2023
$1,438
2022
$1,354
2021
$406
2020
$191
2019
$1,209
2018
$27,927
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$617
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$593
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$185
ATRICURE, INC.
$149
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Top 3 companies account for 89.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$15,005
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$13,300
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,641
Boston Scientific Corporation
$908
PFIZER INC.
$429
Amgen Inc.
$348
ATRICURE, INC.
$299
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$290
Medtronic, Inc.
$270
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$242
Ablacon, Inc.
$241
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$185
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$146
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$144
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$130
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$127
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$121
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$115
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$35
AtriCure, Inc.
$35
BIOTRONIK INC.
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$24
Relypsa, Inc.
$18
LifeWatch Services Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · Ablation Therapy Hardware · Bipolar Pacing Catheters · CARTO 3 · CHOICE · CRT-Ps · Cardiac Mapping System · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Corlanor · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EP Guiding Introducers · EP-Research Only · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EUCRISA · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite Velocity System Expansion Modules · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NA · NORTHERA · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SENSOR ENABLED · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VYNDAQEL · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WORKMATE CLARIS · XARELTO
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 (81%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
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. Patrawala is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 12% 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. Patrawala experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patrawala performed 734 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. Patrawala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patrawala received a total of $34,092 from 24 companies across 240 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. Patrawala's costs compare to other cardiologists in E Palo Alto?
Dr. Patrawala's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Patrawala) 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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