Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sevag Bastian, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Bastian
Dr. Sevag Bastian is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Glendale, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bastian performed 4,119 Medicare services across 2,148 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bastian received a total of $24,428 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 148 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Bastian 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in CA
$24,428 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,119
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,148
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~317 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. |
712 | $105 | $287 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
437 | $66 | $134 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
416 | $59 | $153 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
380 | $0 | $11 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
303 | $0 | $10 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
251 | $31 | $80 |
| 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. |
218 | $123 | $370 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
205 | $45 | $238 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
193 | $30 | $76 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
155 | $25 | $64 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
119 | $36 | $96 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
103 | $36 | $95 |
| 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. |
74 | $139 | $440 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
63 | $1 | $15 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
54 | $25 | $68 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
54 | $30 | $74 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
53 | $36 | $92 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
46 | $36 | $95 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
35 | $33 | $81 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $179 | $487 |
| 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. |
32 | $144 | $400 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
30 | $29 | $73 |
| Hand and lower forearm cast application Application of a cast to immobilize the hand and lower forearm. This procedure is used to stabilize injuries or fractures in these areas. |
26 | $83 | $219 |
| Cast removal, arm or leg The procedure involves removing or cutting off a full cast from the arm or leg. |
25 | $45 | $144 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
22 | $36 | $109 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
20 | $28 | $68 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
19 | $37 | $118 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $52 | $136 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
13 | $1,019 | $2,714 |
| 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. |
12 | $76 | $203 |
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 ↗$24,428
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,490/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
148
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
$14,284 (58.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,144 (41.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$130
2023
$349
2022
$1,382
2021
$1,409
2020
$1,037
2019
$8,484
2018
$11,637
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$130
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Arthrex, Inc.
$7,824
Micromed Inc
$4,461
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$3,747
Stryker Corporation
$2,306
ACUMED LLC
$1,447
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$894
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$783
Amgen Inc.
$562
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$466
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$432
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$378
Globus Medical, Inc.
$253
Vericel Corporation
$238
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$142
Carbofix Orthopedics Inc
$99
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$74
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$72
UCB, Inc.
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Nevro Corp.
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Linvatec Corporation
$13
Trice Medical, Inc.
$12
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$12
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$11
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AREXVY · ASNIS · AXSOS · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Ankle Fracture System · BELBUCA · CINCHLOCK SS · Checkpoint Stimulators · Clavicle Plating System · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical Discovery Elbow System · DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System · DJO Surgical Exprt Revision Hip · EVENITY · Elbow Plating System · External Fixation · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · Geminus · HEALICOIL PK Shoulder · HEALICOIL REGENESORB · HOFFMANN · INSIGNIA · INTELLIS · Integra · LINVATEC SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY · MACI · MAKO · MILAGRO · MONOVISC · Movantik · NEURAGEN · ORTHOVISC · PROCLAIM · Persona · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · REGENETEN Shoulder · SPIDER/2 · Segway blade or mieye camera · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion · T2 · TRIATHLON · VARIAX · XIAFLEX
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 (58%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
533
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE ADVENTIST 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. Bastian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bastian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bastian performed 712 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. Bastian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bastian received a total of $24,428 from 30 companies across 148 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. Bastian's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Glendale?
Dr. Bastian's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Bastian) 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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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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