Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elias Moukarzel, M.D.

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · El Centro, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2109 WEST ROSS AVE, El Centro, CA 92243
7603524103
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1205912847 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. Moukarzel

Dr. Elias Moukarzel is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in El Centro, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Moukarzel performed 1,300 Medicare services across 936 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Moukarzel received a total of $3,793 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician. 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. Moukarzel 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 42% volume in CA $3,793 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,300
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
936
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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
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.
342 $68 $175
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.
233 $97 $200
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
143 $96 $350
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
109 $40 $100
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
81 $45 $80
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
68 $6 $218
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.
65 $133 $291
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow within the bladder to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning.
48 $242 $500
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
45 $99 $300
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.
32 $44 $76
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 21 $178 $365
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
20 $324 $650
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
20 $26 $500
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
20 $163 $500
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.
19 $86 $188
Endometrial biopsy or polyp removal
A procedure to collect a tissue sample from the uterine lining or remove a polyp using a thin, lighted tube inserted through the cervix.
18 $1,146 $2,000
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder.
16 $51 $250
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 ↗
$3,793
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $542/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in CA for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
26
Companies
97
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
$3,645 (96.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$147 (3.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$765
2023
$23
2022
$257
2021
$381
2020
$124
2019
$1,723
2018
$519

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$510
Novo Nordisk Inc
$105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$71
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$45
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,483
Axonics, Inc.
$510
PFIZER INC.
$375
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$330
Boston Scientific Corporation
$196
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$127
AbbVie Inc.
$117
Novo Nordisk Inc
$105
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$100
Lupin Inc.
$61
Hologic, LLC
$53
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$45
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$39
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
Allergan Inc.
$25
Hollister Incorporated
$23
MILLICENT US INC
$21
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$16
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$15
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 62.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANNOVERA · Aptima Combo 2 · Axonics · Balcoltra · Bulkamid · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENSEAL Product Family · GEMTESA · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · Infyna Chic · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MAKENA · MYFEMBREE · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Osphena · PREMARIN · SOLOSEC · Surgicel Powder · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · ThinPrep · Twirla · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$56,393
Nearest hospital
EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Moukarzel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Moukarzel experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Moukarzel performed 342 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Moukarzel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Moukarzel received a total of $3,793 from 26 companies across 97 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. Moukarzel's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in El Centro?
Dr. Moukarzel's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Moukarzel) 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.

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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