Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amir Sadrzadeh Rafie, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sadrzadeh Rafie
Dr. Amir Sadrzadeh Rafie is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Glendale, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sadrzadeh Rafie performed 16,954 Medicare services across 8,851 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sadrzadeh Rafie received a total of $51,461 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1126 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. Sadrzadeh Rafie 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 3% volume in CA
$51,461 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,954
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for cardiovascular disease
8,851
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
2,879 | $0 | $5 |
| 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. |
2,037 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,878 | $105 | $299 |
| 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. |
1,540 | $101 | $227 |
| 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. |
1,202 | $12 | $38 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
1,112 | $1 | $1 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
574 | $173 | $412 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
556 | $98 | $130 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
380 | $308 | $760 |
| 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. |
316 | $139 | $426 |
| 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. |
302 | $54 | $160 |
| 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. |
296 | $145 | $331 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
279 | $177 | $433 |
| 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. |
255 | $63 | $154 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
248 | $47 | $70 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
240 | $16 | $38 |
| 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. |
220 | $10 | $141 |
| 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. |
213 | $146 | $442 |
| 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. |
205 | $12 | $59 |
| 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. |
189 | $65 | $173 |
| 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. |
183 | $131 | $358 |
| 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. |
172 | $140 | $409 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 148 | $198 | $1,819 |
| 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. |
143 | $93 | $212 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
126 | $95 | $272 |
| 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. |
119 | $75 | $204 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
102 | $24 | $83 |
| 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. |
102 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
102 | $184 | $596 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
90 | $21 | $223 |
| 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. |
87 | $91 | $256 |
| 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. |
85 | $1,555 | $3,175 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
68 | $142 | $335 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
56 | $440 | $900 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
52 | $88 | $441 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
51 | $93 | $269 |
| 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. |
44 | $18 | $49 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
41 | $58 | $157 |
| 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. |
31 | $155 | $444 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
28 | $76 | $161 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
26 | $61 | $206 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
26 | $22 | $51 |
| Balloon dilation of single coronary artery or branch A procedure to widen a single coronary artery or its branch using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
25 | $320 | $745 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 23 | $181 | $422 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
22 | $208 | $872 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
19 | $191 | $1,367 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 17 | $238 | $1,098 |
| 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. |
16 | $91 | $462 |
| 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. |
15 | $68 | $228 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $220 | $650 |
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.
11.2% high complexity
34.9% medium
53.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$51,461
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,352/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
1,126
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
$27,858 (54.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$23,603 (45.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,045
2023
$9,513
2022
$8,399
2021
$6,435
2020
$4,840
2019
$14,026
2018
$3,203
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,834
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$488
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$369
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$250
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$234
Amgen Inc.
$227
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$227
Novo Nordisk Inc
$215
Abbott Laboratories
$201
PFIZER INC.
$183
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$178
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$148
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Boston Scientific Corporation
$125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$77
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$32
United Therapeutics Corporation
$29
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
CVRx, Inc.
$21
BIOTRONIK INC.
$21
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23,799
Abbott Laboratories
$6,187
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,562
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,187
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,041
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,939
Amgen Inc.
$1,504
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,424
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,329
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$847
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$751
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$677
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$659
Novo Nordisk Inc
$593
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$504
PFIZER INC.
$471
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$320
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$281
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$257
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$250
Zap Surgical Systems, Inc.
$237
Penumbra, Inc.
$235
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$208
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$197
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$184
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$178
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$169
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$167
ABIOMED
$139
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$130
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$86
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$58
United Therapeutics Corporation
$48
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$46
CVRx, Inc.
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc.
$30
Terumo Medical Corporation
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$27
GE HealthCare
$25
AtriCure, Inc.
$22
BIOTRONIK INC.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
ATRICURE, INC.
$20
MEDICOMP INC
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$16
Teleflex LLC
$15
Preventice Services, LLC
$14
GE HEALTHCARE
$12
Top 3 companies account for 63.2% 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 (54%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
594
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
1.2 mi
1.2 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. Sadrzadeh Rafie is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Sadrzadeh Rafie experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sadrzadeh Rafie performed 2,879 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Sadrzadeh Rafie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sadrzadeh Rafie received a total of $51,461 from 55 companies across 1,126 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. Sadrzadeh Rafie's costs compare to other cardiologists in Glendale?
Dr. Sadrzadeh Rafie's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Sadrzadeh Rafie) 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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