Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Damian Rasch, D.O.
Cardiovascular Disease · Encinitas, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rasch
Dr. Damian Rasch is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Encinitas, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rasch performed 10,650 Medicare services across 2,848 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rasch received a total of $26,469 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 778 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Rasch 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in CA
$26,469 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,650
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,848
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
2,086 | $52 | $88 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
2,010 | $42 | $108 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,666 | $46 | $173 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
1,050 | $33 | $88 |
| 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. |
1,002 | $102 | $230 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
927 | $40 | $94 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
551 | $10 | $26 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
203 | $167 | $455 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
164 | $103 | $230 |
| 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. |
163 | $97 | $216 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
137 | $17 | $51 |
| 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. |
91 | $142 | $420 |
| 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. |
87 | $12 | $36 |
| 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. |
81 | $768 | $1,583 |
| 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. |
80 | $68 | $250 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
79 | $20 | $55 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
74 | $21 | $56 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 62 | $157 | $435 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
25 | $6 | $31 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
24 | $3 | $8 |
| 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. |
22 | $152 | $308 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
19 | $19 | $59 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
14 | $4,057 | $8,765 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
11 | $87 | $235 |
| 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. |
11 | $10 | $113 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
11 | $77 | $160 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
0.5% medium
97.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,469
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,781/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
778
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
$26,469 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,369
2023
$5,919
2022
$3,558
2021
$1,532
2020
$641
2019
$5,121
2018
$3,328
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,108
CVRx, Inc.
$1,891
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$319
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$236
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$206
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$163
Amgen Inc.
$161
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$138
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$136
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$117
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$109
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$98
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$75
PFIZER INC.
$74
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$46
ABIOMED
$41
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$40
Abbott Laboratories
$24
Philips North America LLC
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$22
Top 3 companies account for 67.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,919
Abbott Laboratories
$2,931
CVRx, Inc.
$2,321
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,621
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,573
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,485
PFIZER INC.
$1,384
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,205
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,037
Amgen Inc.
$996
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$739
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$693
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$665
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$527
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$525
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$487
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$409
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$300
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$289
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$281
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$273
Novo Nordisk Inc
$249
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$214
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$211
ABIOMED
$174
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$169
Lundbeck LLC
$164
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$152
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$137
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$135
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$135
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$117
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$96
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$91
Allergan Inc.
$89
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$58
HeartFlow, Inc.
$54
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$46
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$40
Celgene Corporation
$38
BIOTRONIK INC.
$24
Philips North America LLC
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$22
AtriCure, Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
Arrow Interventional, Inc.
$17
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$16
Trevena, Inc.
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
Itamar Medical Inc
$14
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
224
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
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. Rasch is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers, with 17 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. Rasch experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rasch performed 2,086 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Rasch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rasch received a total of $26,469 from 56 companies across 778 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. Rasch's costs compare to other cardiologists in Encinitas?
Dr. Rasch's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Rasch) 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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