Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Nassir, MD
Internal Medicine · Huntington Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Nassir from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nassir
Dr. Joseph Nassir is an internal medicine specialist in Huntington Beach, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nassir performed 9,910 Medicare services across 3,214 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nassir received a total of $13,202 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 681 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Nassir 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 2% volume in CA
$13,202 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,910
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for internal medicine
3,214
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,238 | $53 | $83 |
| 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. |
1,217 | $100 | $227 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
1,047 | $41 | $70 |
| 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. |
737 | $89 | $208 |
| 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. |
669 | $72 | $105 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
634 | $42 | $80 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
628 | $34 | $80 |
| 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. |
484 | $101 | $170 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
435 | $46 | $80 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
233 | $44 | $115 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
188 | $12 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
186 | $1 | $20 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
184 | $74 | $94 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care follow-up, first 60 minutes A follow-up psychiatric care management visit for subsequent calendar months. The service covers the first 60 minutes of collaborative care coordination. |
170 | $52 | $70 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
169 | $8 | $15 |
| Annual depression screening | 154 | $21 | $23 |
| 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. |
149 | $145 | $289 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
140 | $140 | $176 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
122 | $89 | $227 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
121 | $97 | $175 |
| 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. |
106 | $177 | $308 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
99 | $25 | $56 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
98 | $22 | $55 |
| Walking/gait training therapy, per 15 min A therapy session focused on training walking skills. The service is billed in 15-minute increments. |
98 | $19 | $33 |
| Therapeutic massage, per 15 minutes A therapy procedure involving massage techniques. The code covers each 15-minute increment of the service. |
98 | $18 | $60 |
| 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. |
78 | $150 | $305 |
| Chest strapping Application of supportive straps or bandages to the chest area. |
61 | $27 | $65 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | 59 | $74 | $95 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
40 | $19 | $70 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
40 | $235 | $300 |
| 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. |
38 | $153 | $205 |
| 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. |
37 | $12 | $83 |
| 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 | $112 | $250 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
34 | $3 | $30 |
| Knee strapping Application of supportive strapping to the knee joint for stabilization or injury management. |
28 | $20 | $65 |
| Shoulder strapping Application of supportive strapping to the shoulder area. This procedure involves securing the shoulder with straps for support or stabilization. |
16 | $23 | $65 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
16 | $178 | $210 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
11 | $3 | $40 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
11 | $0 | $35 |
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 ↗$13,202
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,886/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
681
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
$13,039 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$162 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,679
2023
$1,692
2022
$1,236
2021
$1,832
2020
$1,678
2019
$2,063
2018
$3,022
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$343
ABBVIE INC.
$238
Lilly USA, LLC
$200
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
Lundbeck LLC
$89
Amgen Inc.
$86
Novo Nordisk Inc
$78
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$70
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$62
PFIZER INC.
$60
Exact Sciences Corporation
$58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$31
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$26
X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,767
ABBVIE INC.
$841
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$733
PFIZER INC.
$667
Lilly USA, LLC
$663
Amgen Inc.
$625
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$601
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$562
AbbVie Inc.
$470
Novo Nordisk Inc
$459
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$439
Allergan Inc.
$383
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$382
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$366
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$305
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$299
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$279
Allergan, Inc.
$272
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$242
AbbVie, Inc.
$199
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$173
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$173
CMP Pharma, Inc.
$163
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$161
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$143
Lundbeck LLC
$133
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$115
OraSure Technologies Inc.
$110
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$89
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$80
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$76
Eisai Inc.
$72
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$65
Genentech USA, Inc.
$59
Exact Sciences Corporation
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$48
Corcept Therapeutics
$48
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$44
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$43
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$42
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$41
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$38
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$36
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$35
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$29
X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Horizon Pharma plc
$19
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
CeQur Corporation
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$12
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 25.3% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,805
Per 100K population
88.7
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
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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. Nassir is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, 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. Nassir experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nassir performed 1,238 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Nassir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nassir received a total of $13,202 from 66 companies across 681 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. Nassir's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Huntington Beach?
Dr. Nassir's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Nassir) 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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