Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shamail Tariq, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Fullerton, 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. Tariq
Dr. Shamail Tariq is an interventional cardiology specialist in Fullerton, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tariq performed 2,484 Medicare services across 2,128 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tariq received a total of $3,368 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Tariq 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 47% volume in CA
$3,368 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,484
Medicare services
Top 47% in CA for interventional cardiology
2,128
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
825 | $6 | $22 |
| 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. |
420 | $105 | $345 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
294 | $166 | $565 |
| 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. |
110 | $11 | $39 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
90 | $4 | $32 |
| 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. |
84 | $39 | $245 |
| 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. |
82 | $136 | $447 |
| 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. |
58 | $11 | $41 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
58 | $19 | $64 |
| 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. |
49 | $11 | $41 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
49 | $22 | $70 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
39 | $52 | $197 |
| 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. |
35 | $100 | $266 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
32 | $21 | $65 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
27 | $22 | $69 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
26 | $46 | $146 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
26 | $209 | $686 |
| 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. |
26 | $66 | $185 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
24 | $78 | $245 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
20 | $18 | $57 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
20 | $12 | $38 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
17 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
14 | $58 | $302 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 13 | $195 | $2,585 |
| 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. |
13 | $109 | $350 |
| 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. |
11 | $17 | $56 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
11 | $15 | $49 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
11 | $150 | $2,120 |
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.
13.4% high complexity
5.3% medium
81.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,368
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $481/year across 7 years
Bottom 37% in CA for interventional cardiology
25
Companies
119
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
$3,325 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$43 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,082
2023
$738
2022
$707
2021
$181
2020
$193
2019
$388
2018
$80
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$310
PFIZER INC.
$258
Abbott Laboratories
$124
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$119
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$79
Amgen Inc.
$51
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Top 3 companies account for 64.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABIOMED
$935
Abbott Laboratories
$334
PFIZER INC.
$273
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$257
Amgen Inc.
$250
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$247
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$143
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$119
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$80
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$79
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
BIOTRONIK INC.
$64
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$48
Baxter Healthcare
$45
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$35
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$27
GE HEALTHCARE
$23
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Terumo Medical Corporation
$13
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · Armada 18 percutaneous catheter · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · HawkOne · Hillrom - Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · IGT D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NAVICROSS · Orsiro Mission · PRALUENT · PRO-Kinetic Energy · Pulsar · Repatha · SAMSCA · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SilverHawk · TRULICITY · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
87
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE 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. Tariq is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Tariq experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tariq performed 825 ekg interpretation and report 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. Tariq receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tariq received a total of $3,368 from 25 companies across 119 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. Tariq's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Fullerton?
Dr. Tariq's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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. Tariq) 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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