Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Athar Ansari, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · El Centro, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ansari
Dr. Athar Ansari is an interventional cardiology specialist in El Centro, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ansari performed 42,917 Medicare services across 18,583 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ansari received a total of $45,048 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 584 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Ansari 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 0% volume in CA
$45,048 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗42,917
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for interventional cardiology
18,583
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
12,792 | $0 | $1 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
4,464 | $45 | $250 |
| 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. |
4,305 | $100 | $188 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 2,210 | $408 | $600 |
| 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. |
2,105 | $12 | $51 |
| 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. |
1,655 | $20 | $35 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
1,489 | $145 | $548 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,164 | $10 | $29 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,147 | $8 | $21 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,123 | $13 | $37 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
1,104 | $1,203 | $2,000 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
1,094 | $17 | $50 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
1,094 | $11 | $33 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
1,093 | $30 | $122 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
618 | $10 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
566 | $191 | $383 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
473 | $133 | $383 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
456 | $146 | $377 |
| 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. |
432 | $23 | $74 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
300 | $9 | $175 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
265 | $20 | $35 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
264 | $709 | $1,000 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
240 | $93 | $246 |
| 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. |
231 | $132 | $287 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
212 | $63 | $135 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
211 | $38 | $65 |
| 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. |
205 | $28 | $85 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
166 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
142 | $82 | $140 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 112 | $1 | $5 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
105 | $42 | $175 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
104 | $50 | $52 |
| Coagulation time measurement, activated | 99 | $4 | $12 |
| 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. |
87 | $67 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
79 | $101 | $242 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer This procedure involves wearing a device to record blood pressure over a day or longer. It includes analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and providing a report. |
74 | $35 | $136 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
66 | $133 | $327 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
55 | $101 | $332 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
53 | $4 | $21 |
| Injection, protamine sulfate, per 10 mg | 41 | $1 | $5 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
39 | $5,392 | $19,169 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 39 | $184 | $1,444 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
37 | $7,024 | $18,859 |
| 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. |
36 | $79 | $177 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
35 | $123 | $389 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
35 | $33 | $72 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
29 | $427 | $1,175 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
26 | $65 | $95 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
23 | $816 | $1,500 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
21 | $141 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
21 | $74 | $250 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
20 | $47 | $90 |
| 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. |
18 | $51 | $242 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
16 | $2,766 | $9,478 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
14 | $113 | $199 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
13 | $115 | $1,014 |
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.
6.1% high complexity
55.7% medium
38.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$45,048
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,435/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
584
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
$33,034 (73.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,879 (26.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$135 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$898
2023
$642
2022
$6,167
2021
$4,234
2020
$4,766
2019
$25,980
2018
$2,362
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$174
Abbott Laboratories
$133
Amgen Inc.
$67
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$57
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$41
Medtronic, Inc.
$39
Baxter Healthcare
$31
Reflow Medical Inc
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$17
PFIZER INC.
$15
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$37,649
BIOTRONIK INC.
$842
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$657
Abbott Laboratories
$644
Amgen Inc.
$594
Boston Scientific Corporation
$521
Medtronic, Inc.
$416
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$344
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$339
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$335
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$281
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$274
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$270
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$238
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$175
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$131
Allergan Inc.
$128
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$109
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
PFIZER INC.
$80
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$78
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$77
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$58
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$56
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$53
Terumo Medical Corporation
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$41
Novo Nordisk Inc
$37
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$36
Baxter Healthcare
$31
Vascular Insights, LLC
$30
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$27
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$25
Reflow Medical Inc
$25
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Teleflex LLC
$18
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$17
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 86.9% 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 (73%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$56,393
Nearest hospital
EL CENTRO REGIONAL 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. Ansari is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Ansari experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ansari performed 12,792 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Ansari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ansari received a total of $45,048 from 43 companies across 584 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. Ansari's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in El Centro?
Dr. Ansari's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Ansari) 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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