Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ramtin Massoudi, M.D.

Family Medicine · Encino, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
16661 VENTURA BLVD STE 824, Encino, CA 91436
3108557171
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1538384797 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. Massoudi

Dr. Ramtin Massoudi is a family medicine specialist in Encino, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Massoudi performed 3,003 Medicare services across 2,259 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Massoudi received a total of $2,066 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 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. Massoudi 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in CA $2,066 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,003
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for family medicine
2,259
Unique beneficiaries
$234
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~167 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.
622 $74 $169
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.
444 $170 $336
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.
381 $222 $466
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
322 $60 $155
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.
319 $126 $285
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.
312 $108 $236
Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein
A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance.
153 $702 $2,568
Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein
A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement.
118 $1,211 $2,459
Aspiration of abscess, blood, or cyst
A procedure to remove fluid, pus, or blood from an abscess, hematoma, or cyst using a needle.
111 $77 $269
Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins
A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection.
55 $1,324 $2,834
Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance
This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg.
40 $1,560 $4,500
Strapping, unna boot 35 $51 $166
Chemical destruction of subsequent incompetent veins with imaging guidance
This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy additional incompetent veins in the arm or leg.
18 $117 $300
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.
16 $36 $59
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.
16 $46 $79
Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image
A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel.
15 $111 $206
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.
15 $132 $243
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.
11 $104 $223
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 ↗
$2,066
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $295/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
39
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
$2,066 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$154
2023
$246
2022
$607
2021
$143
2020
$188
2019
$470
2018
$258

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$121
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$34
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$541
Abbott Laboratories
$426
Cook Medical LLC
$259
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$246
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$121
PFIZER INC.
$104
GENZYME CORPORATION
$100
Merz North America, Inc.
$80
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$50
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$43
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$34
BSN Medical Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(2870) Laser serv Undiv · (9520) IGT Devices Undivided · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Austedo XR · CONCERTOTM · Cook Medical Flexor Ansel · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · DISEASE STATE · Diamondback Peripheral · Hi-Torque Command guide wire · LYRICA · NUCALA · NUPLAZID · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · SIGNIA · SUPERA · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Supera peripheral stent system · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XEOMIN
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
2,534
Per 100K population
25.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ENCINO HOSPITAL 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. Massoudi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 18 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. Massoudi experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Massoudi performed 622 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. Massoudi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Massoudi received a total of $2,066 from 13 companies across 39 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. Massoudi's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Encino?
Dr. Massoudi's average Medicare payment per service is $234. 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. Massoudi) 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 →