Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Navinder Sawhney, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Escondido, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sawhney
Dr. Navinder Sawhney is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Escondido, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sawhney performed 2,185 Medicare services across 1,459 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sawhney received a total of $84,802 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 536 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sawhney 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 46% volume in CA
$84,802 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,185
Medicare services
Top 46% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,459
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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 (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. |
432 | $100 | $246 |
| 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. |
253 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
224 | $22 | $70 |
| 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. |
152 | $12 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
135 | $167 | $575 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
79 | $85 | $242 |
| 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. |
78 | $65 | $168 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 73 | $182 | $427 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
65 | $11 | $30 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
62 | $19 | $44 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
57 | $64 | $112 |
| 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. |
55 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
52 | $26 | $127 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
48 | $21 | $49 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
46 | $11 | $30 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
45 | $64 | $165 |
| 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. |
40 | $97 | $250 |
| 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. |
35 | $135 | $365 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
34 | $20 | $48 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
30 | $610 | $1,479 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
30 | $45 | $79 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
28 | $736 | $2,077 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
24 | $243 | $814 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
22 | $12 | $51 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
21 | $85 | $523 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
20 | $14 | $52 |
| 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. |
19 | $107 | $309 |
| 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. |
14 | $152 | $273 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $90 | $278 |
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.
23.8% high complexity
5.2% medium
71.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$84,802
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,115/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
536
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$46,947 (55.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,110 (24.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,745 (19.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,329
2023
$11,295
2022
$4,816
2021
$726
2020
$3,338
2019
$24,231
2018
$24,067
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$13,125
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,122
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$965
Abbott Laboratories
$422
BIOTRONIK INC.
$286
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$155
Medtronic, Inc.
$124
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$40
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$27
Philips North America LLC
$24
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
CVRx, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 93.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24,641
PFIZER INC.
$13,774
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$13,125
BIOTRONIK INC.
$8,606
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$8,565
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$5,225
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,088
Abbott Laboratories
$2,760
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,486
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$552
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$195
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$157
Medtronic, Inc.
$124
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$122
AtriCure, Inc.
$78
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$54
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$42
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$30
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$27
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Philips North America LLC
$24
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$24
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
CVRx, Inc.
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$14
ATRICURE, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 60.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8348) Connected Digital Propositions · (CK4) MCOT · ACCOLADE SR · ADVISOR · AGILIS · AMPLATZER · AMVIA EDGE · ANDEXXA · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · BIOMONITOR · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOBLATE · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Confidense · Confirm Rx · Connect HF · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · Edora 8 DR-T · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLOSEAL · INTELLATIP · KENGREAL · LATITUDE · LifeVest · METRIQ · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · MitraClip System · NA · NEXLETOL · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · Orsiro Mission · PRALUENT · QDOT MICRO Catheter · RESONATE · RHYTHMVIEW · Reveal LINQ · RhythmVIEW Work Stations · Rhythmia Mapping System · S-ICD System Magnet · SENSITHERM MULTI · SENSOR ENABLED · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Sentus · Solia · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · UPTRAVI · VIEWMATE · VIGILANT · VersaCross Access Solution · VersaCross Steerable Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (55%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
221
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN MARCOS
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Sawhney is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Sawhney experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sawhney performed 432 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Sawhney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sawhney received a total of $84,802 from 27 companies across 536 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. Sawhney's costs compare to other cardiologists in Escondido?
Dr. Sawhney's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Sawhney) 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.
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