Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rishi Wadhwa
Neurological Surgery · Greenbrae, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Wadhwa
Dr. Rishi Wadhwa is a neurological surgery specialist in Greenbrae, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wadhwa performed 2,057 Medicare services across 1,760 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wadhwa received a total of $181,933 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 222 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wadhwa 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 3% volume in CA
$181,933 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,057
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for neurological surgery
1,760
Unique beneficiaries
$151
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~114 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 (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. |
336 | $64 | $168 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
187 | $35 | $248 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
171 | $132 | $2,351 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
148 | $67 | $1,239 |
| 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. |
120 | $83 | $264 |
| 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. |
114 | $78 | $311 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
109 | $201 | $1,819 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
109 | $16 | $93 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
102 | $36 | $234 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
74 | $55 | $397 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
73 | $121 | $2,246 |
| CT scan of upper spine, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the upper spine. This procedure is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
67 | $79 | $1,258 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these areas. |
65 | $49 | $308 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
51 | $236 | $2,898 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
40 | $575 | $9,873 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 37 | $1,178 | $10,208 |
| 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. |
37 | $117 | $440 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 30 | $311 | $3,740 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
29 | $1,330 | $10,802 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
29 | $593 | $4,908 |
| 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. |
26 | $28 | $171 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
20 | $570 | $6,366 |
| 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. |
19 | $28 | $167 |
| 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. |
16 | $807 | $6,452 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $95 | $2,401 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
12 | $541 | $6,101 |
| CT scan of middle spine, without contrast A CT scan of the middle spine performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. |
12 | $62 | $1,176 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, minimum of 6 views An X-ray imaging procedure that captures at least six views of the entire middle and lower spine to visualize the bones and structures in these regions. |
11 | $65 | $397 |
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.
14.4% high complexity
23.5% medium
62.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$181,933
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $25,990/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
222
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$114,731 (63.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$43,067 (23.7%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$24,135 (13.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,115
2023
$29,770
2022
$30,222
2021
$10,785
2020
$19,306
2019
$37,194
2018
$41,541
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SPINEART USA INC
$12,740
Medtronic, Inc.
$208
Boston Scientific Corporation
$167
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Spineart USA Inc
$68,635
SPINEART USA INC
$56,570
SPINEART SA
$24,135
Stryker Corporation
$17,774
CoreLink, LLC
$8,917
Integrity Implants Inc.
$2,117
Spine Wave, Inc.
$900
Spineart SA
$621
SI-BONE, Inc.
$364
Medtronic, Inc.
$359
SI-BONE, INC.
$310
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$234
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$226
Boston Scientific Corporation
$167
Evolution Spine, LLC
$144
Innovasis Inc
$129
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$80
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$59
Abbott Laboratories
$59
TITAN SPINE, LLC
$38
Centinel Spine, LLC
$28
Nevro Corp.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$18
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AERO · ALIF PLATE · AVS · BAGUERA C · CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM · CONDUIT · CORE · CURE ACP · ES2 · EVENITY · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · FLOSEAL · FlareHawk · GRAFTON · IFUSE IMPLANT · Integrated ALIF System · JULIET LL · MIDAS REX · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NSE - HIGH SPEED DRILLS · PASS LP · PERLA C · PERLA TL · PICO · PRESTIGE LP CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM · PRODISC C VIVO · Perla TL · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · ROMEO 2 - CROSSLINK · ROMEO MIS · SACRLET AC-T INSTRUMENTATION · SCARLET · SCARLET AC-T · SCARLET AL-T · SPACE-D SYSTEM 5.5/6.0 VOYAGER INSTRUMENT SET · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Spinal Implants · TRITANIUM · TRYPTIK Ti · Toro · UNID_PASS · ZEVO ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · nanoLOCK
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 (63%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for neurological surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
11.6
County median income
$142,785
Nearest hospital
MARINHEALTH 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. Wadhwa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, 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. Wadhwa experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wadhwa performed 336 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Wadhwa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wadhwa received a total of $181,933 from 25 companies across 222 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. Wadhwa's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Greenbrae?
Dr. Wadhwa's average Medicare payment per service is $151. 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. Wadhwa) 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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