Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fereshteh Jahanpanah, MD

Family Medicine · El Cajon, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
343 E MAIN ST STE 101, El Cajon, CA 92020
6194476001
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1518034115 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Jahanpanah

Dr. Fereshteh Jahanpanah is a family medicine specialist in El Cajon, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jahanpanah performed 16,579 Medicare services across 1,796 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jahanpanah received a total of $224 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Jahanpanah 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 1% volume in CA $224 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
16,579
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for family medicine
1,796
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~873 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
Ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes
Application of ultrasound waves to tissue for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is billed in 15-minute increments.
3,798 $12 $50
Electrical stimulation therapy
Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care.
3,776 $8 $50
Mechanical traction application
Application of mechanical traction to the body. This procedure involves the use of a mechanical device to apply a pulling force.
3,653 $10 $50
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.
2,049 $67 $105
External counterpulsation, per treatment session 1,791 $97 $200
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.
423 $12 $90
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
408 $36 $65
Expiratory airflow and volume test
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume.
233 $21 $120
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.
178 $60 $400
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 108 $85 $120
2-day continuous ECG with review and report
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results.
103 $61 $550
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
40 $70 $170
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
19 $21 $50
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 ↗
$224
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $37/year across 6 years
Bottom 49% in CA for family medicine
9
Companies
10
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
$224 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$48
2023
$24
2022
$64
2021
$50
2019
$20
2018
$17

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · EMGALITY · GVOKE PFS · INJECTAFER · LEQVIO · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREVNAR 13 · SYMBICORT · ZORYVE
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.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,288
Per 100K population
39.2
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
3.3 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. Jahanpanah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Jahanpanah experienced with ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jahanpanah performed 3,798 ultrasound therapy, each 15 minutes 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. Jahanpanah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jahanpanah received a total of $224 from 9 companies across 10 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. Jahanpanah's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in El Cajon?
Dr. Jahanpanah's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Jahanpanah) 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 →