Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amarpaul Sidhu, M.D
Optician · Glendora, 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. Sidhu
Dr. Amarpaul Sidhu is an optician specialist in Glendora, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sidhu performed 20,225 Medicare services across 6,266 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sidhu received a total of $650 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Sidhu 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$650 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗20,225
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for optician
6,266
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
4,855 | $6 | $8 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
3,853 | $63 | $81 |
| 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. |
2,750 | $71 | $99 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
1,877 | $45 | $58 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,653 | $143 | $193 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
679 | $53 | $68 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
601 | $77 | $117 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
577 | $47 | $76 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
553 | $90 | $131 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
532 | $109 | $145 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 347 | $371 | $474 |
| 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. |
256 | $78 | $122 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
197 | $597 | $775 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
132 | $1 | $5 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
126 | $357 | $455 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
115 | $70 | $179 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
108 | $564 | $730 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
103 | $212 | $292 |
| Moderately high complexity pathology tissue examination A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This specific level of complexity involves a moderate to high degree of technical skill and interpretation. |
101 | $261 | $335 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
82 | $228 | $302 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
81 | $191 | $274 |
| 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. |
75 | $102 | $139 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
74 | $39 | $64 |
| 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. |
74 | $49 | $63 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
57 | $134 | $203 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
54 | $48 | $110 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
52 | $135 | $179 |
| Injection into skin growths, more than 7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into more than seven skin growths. |
38 | $54 | $78 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion measuring between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters located on the trunk, arms, or legs. |
38 | $166 | $220 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
34 | $184 | $275 |
| Destruction of cancerous skin growth on face, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin lesion located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The lesion treated measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
31 | $179 | $232 |
| Incisional biopsy of additional skin growth A surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
25 | $63 | $81 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 22 | $132 | $215 |
| 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. |
22 | $129 | $180 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
21 | $268 | $349 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 19 | $119 | $153 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
11 | $221 | $333 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
20.1% medium
79.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$650
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $93/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in CA for optician
17
Companies
28
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
$650 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$195
2023
$28
2022
$129
2021
$33
2020
$11
2019
$64
2018
$190
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$40
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
UCB, Inc.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$93
Allergan Inc.
$93
ABBVIE INC.
$63
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$61
Celgene Corporation
$46
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$31
PFIZER INC.
$30
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
UCB, Inc.
$26
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Novum Pharma, LLC
$21
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$11
DERMIRA, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Alcortin A · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · DORYX · DUPIXENT · EPIDUO FORTE · ILUMYA · KYBELLA · Otezla · QBREXZA · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Sotyktu · TREMFYA · TRILUMA
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
Opticians within 10 mi
765
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
EMANATE HEALTH FOOTHILL PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
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. Sidhu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Sidhu experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sidhu performed 4,855 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Sidhu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sidhu received a total of $650 from 17 companies across 28 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. Sidhu's costs compare to other opticians in Glendora?
Dr. Sidhu's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Sidhu) 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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