Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yaser Badr, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Badr
Dr. Yaser Badr is a neurological surgery specialist in Glendale, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Badr performed 5,154 Medicare services across 2,576 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Badr received a total of $10,267 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 251 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Badr 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 1% volume in CA
$10,267 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,154
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for neurological surgery
2,576
Unique beneficiaries
$147
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,282 | $100 | $214 |
| Insertion of infusion tube A procedure to place a tube used for delivering infusions in patients aged 5 years or older. |
950 | $76 | $300 |
| 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. |
524 | $177 | $566 |
| 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. |
429 | $145 | $418 |
| 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. |
314 | $105 | $360 |
| 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. |
184 | $127 | $320 |
| 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. |
68 | $10 | $250 |
| Facial bone removal to access brain growth Surgical removal of facial bone to provide access to a growth located outside the brain membrane. |
36 | $2,690 | $5,750 |
| Cerebrospinal fluid removal from brain for diagnosis This procedure involves removing fluid from the brain to test it for diagnostic purposes. |
33 | $45 | $360 |
| Burr hole for brain tube or monitoring device insertion A small hole is drilled into the skull to allow for the placement of a tube or monitoring device in the brain. |
32 | $162 | $728 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
30 | $397 | $2,995 |
| Graft of donor bone to spine | 29 | $90 | $226 |
| Brain fluid drainage shunt placement Surgical placement of a shunt to drain excess fluid from the brain to another part of the body, such as the abdomen or chest. |
27 | $860 | $2,618 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
23 | $425 | $12,459 |
| 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. |
23 | $127 | $483 |
| Skull bone removal for brain blood aspiration A surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull bone to access and drain a blood accumulation located in the upper brain, either outside or below the brain membrane. |
22 | $891 | $4,142 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
21 | $144 | $352 |
| Spinal stabilization device, each additional segment Placement of a stabilizing device on an additional segment of a broken spine bone. This code is used for each extra segment treated beyond the initial one. |
16 | $179 | $2,995 |
| Computer-assisted brain biopsy or excision with imaging guidance A procedure to remove or sample a brain growth using computer guidance from CT or MRI scans to ensure precise targeting. |
16 | $580 | $3,375 |
| Reprogramming of cerebrospinal fluid shunt Adjustment of the settings on a device that drains excess fluid from the brain or spinal cord. This procedure modifies the shunt's function to manage fluid pressure. |
16 | $73 | $150 |
| Spinal fusion, up to 6 vertebrae Surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the spine to correct deformity. The operation involves fusing up to six bones through an incision in the back. |
15 | $769 | $5,385 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
15 | $171 | $518 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
13 | $621 | $1,540 |
| Intracranial artery catheter insertion A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes. |
12 | $197 | $3,324 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
12 | $505 | $2,755 |
| Spinal bone removal with nerve release, single segment Surgical removal of a bone segment from the middle or lower spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The procedure is performed through a combined approach involving the chest and abdomen. |
12 | $1,977 | $5,888 |
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.
19.0% high complexity
0.8% medium
80.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,267
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,467/year across 7 years
Top 32% in CA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
251
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
$10,267 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,205
2023
$668
2022
$866
2021
$1,372
2020
$2,463
2019
$1,726
2018
$968
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,206
Stryker Corporation
$428
Joline Medical Inc
$272
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$71
Centinel Spine, LLC
$61
icotec Medical Inc.
$47
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 86.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$2,593
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$2,268
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,314
Stryker Corporation
$1,248
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$466
Joline Medical Inc
$272
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$226
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$222
MicroVention, Inc.
$186
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$138
Penumbra, Inc.
$131
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
ZIMVIE INC.
$70
Centinel Spine, LLC
$61
Imperative Care, Inc
$57
icotec Medical Inc.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$46
Ceribell, Inc.
$43
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$39
Aesculap, Inc.
$35
GT Medical Technologies, Inc
$34
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$33
KLS-Martin L.P.
$32
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$24
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$24
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Terumo Medical Corporation
$23
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$23
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20
Vertiflex, Inc.
$20
CSL Behring
$18
Scientia Vascular
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Biogen, Inc.
$16
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$16
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$14
Spineology Inc.
$13
Misonix Inc
$13
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
202
Per 100K population
2.1
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. Badr is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Badr experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Badr performed 2,282 hospital follow-up visit, high 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. Badr receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Badr received a total of $10,267 from 45 companies across 251 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. Badr's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Glendale?
Dr. Badr's average Medicare payment per service is $147. 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. Badr) 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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