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Dr. Ara Soghomonian, MD
Hospitalist Physician · Fresno, 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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Dr. Ara Soghomonian is a hospitalist physician in Fresno, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soghomonian performed 5,546 Medicare services across 1,983 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soghomonian received a total of $7,398 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 326 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist 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. Soghomonian 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 2% volume in CA
$7,398 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,546
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for hospitalist physician
1,983
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
1,229 | $52 | $110 |
| 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. |
665 | $92 | $245 |
| 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. |
655 | $58 | $203 |
| 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. |
411 | $94 | $150 |
| 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. |
400 | $43 | $144 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
381 | $76 | $120 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
306 | $11 | $34 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
222 | $1 | $8 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
197 | $141 | $241 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
142 | $26 | $84 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
107 | $0 | $6 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
59 | $132 | $224 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
54 | $4 | $4 |
| 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. |
50 | $11 | $26 |
| 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. |
49 | $126 | $215 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
49 | $65 | $125 |
| 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. |
48 | $135 | $300 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
41 | $157 | $225 |
| 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. |
40 | $183 | $300 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
38 | $98 | $135 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
38 | $73 | $100 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
37 | $146 | $210 |
| 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. |
34 | $162 | $220 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
34 | $229 | $320 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
31 | $4 | $17 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
30 | $31 | $41 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure. |
29 | $153 | $235 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
29 | $93 | $150 |
| Replacement of stomach stoma tube | 24 | $186 | $325 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
24 | $92 | $130 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
19 | $26 | $26 |
| Annual depression screening | 18 | $19 | $59 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
16 | $108 | $160 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
15 | $225 | $350 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
13 | $75 | $105 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 12 | $20 | $20 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
16.5% medium
81.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,398
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,057/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
326
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
$7,323 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$75 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,299
2023
$884
2022
$1,035
2021
$1,099
2020
$654
2019
$1,006
2018
$1,422
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$531
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$203
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Lilly USA, LLC
$71
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$46
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$41
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$38
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 67.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,151
Novo Nordisk Inc
$770
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$685
Lilly USA, LLC
$403
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$341
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$334
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$298
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$292
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$269
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$214
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$210
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$186
Allergan Inc.
$167
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$151
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$122
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$118
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$112
AbbVie Inc.
$97
ITI, Inc.
$83
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$75
PFIZER INC.
$70
Neurelis, Inc.
$68
Nevro Corp.
$66
Alkermes, Inc.
$64
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$54
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$41
Amgen Inc.
$40
Dexcom, Inc.
$39
Eisai Inc.
$39
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$37
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$37
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$33
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$32
UCB, Inc.
$30
Allergan, Inc.
$27
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$22
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
SK Life Science, Inc.
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$20
Relypsa, Inc.
$20
Hologic, LLC
$18
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.2% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for hospitalist physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Hospitalist physicians within 10 mi
53
Per 100K population
5.2
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY 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. Soghomonian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Soghomonian experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Soghomonian performed 1,229 nursing facility visit, low complexity 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. Soghomonian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Soghomonian received a total of $7,398 from 53 companies across 326 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. Soghomonian's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Fresno?
Dr. Soghomonian's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Soghomonian) 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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