Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kaveh Saremi, M.D.
Optician · Huntington Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
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. Saremi
Dr. Kaveh Saremi is an optician specialist in Huntington Beach, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saremi performed 4,299 Medicare services across 1,852 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saremi received a total of $10,490 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 616 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. Saremi 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 20% volume in CA
$10,490 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,299
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for optician
1,852
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments. |
2,415 | $27 | $143 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs. |
258 | $37 | $550 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
227 | $84 | $569 |
| Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs. |
192 | $96 | $734 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 129 | $138 | $300 |
| EEG monitoring for coma or sleep This procedure measures brain wave activity to monitor patients who are in a coma or asleep. |
123 | $47 | $273 |
| Electromyography of 4 extremities A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of four limbs. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
112 | $87 | $1,047 |
| Electromyography of 2 extremities A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function. |
109 | $67 | $150 |
| Needle electromyography of trunk or head muscles A test that uses a needle electrode to measure the electrical activity of muscles in the trunk or head. This helps evaluate muscle and nerve function. |
99 | $72 | $545 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
97 | $66 | $150 |
| 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. |
84 | $91 | $400 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
76 | $163 | $1,863 |
| 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. |
60 | $128 | $603 |
| Limited needle electromyography A test that measures the electrical activity in muscles of the arm, leg, trunk, or head using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function and nerve health. |
48 | $16 | $1,682 |
| 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. |
48 | $137 | $424 |
| 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. |
45 | $76 | $649 |
| 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. |
28 | $90 | $1,550 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
23 | $63 | $200 |
| 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. |
20 | $104 | $261 |
| 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. |
20 | $100 | $215 |
| 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. |
18 | $177 | $300 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
15 | $394 | $3,914 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
15 | $227 | $952 |
| Central motor stimulation test of legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how electrical signals travel through the central nervous system to the leg muscles. |
14 | $66 | $100 |
| EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours with review This procedure records brain wave activity for 2 to 12 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
12 | $84 | $260 |
| EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
12 | $129 | $188 |
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 ↗$10,490
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,499/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
616
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
$9,940 (94.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$550 (5.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,081
2023
$1,621
2022
$1,684
2021
$2,276
2020
$678
2019
$514
2018
$637
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$423
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$356
ABBVIE INC.
$355
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$278
Lilly USA, LLC
$215
PFIZER INC.
$213
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$207
Celgene Corporation
$183
ARGENX US, INC.
$169
Biogen, Inc.
$110
Eisai Inc.
$83
SK Life Science, Inc.
$80
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$76
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$71
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$53
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$48
UCB, Inc.
$47
Neurelis, Inc.
$28
EMD Serono, Inc.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,698
ABBVIE INC.
$844
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$537
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$499
EMD Serono, Inc.
$459
Biogen, Inc.
$443
AbbVie Inc.
$438
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$431
SK Life Science, Inc.
$422
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$381
PFIZER INC.
$342
Eisai Inc.
$307
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$305
US WorldMeds, LLC
$241
Lilly USA, LLC
$240
ARGENX US, INC.
$206
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$203
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$183
Celgene Corporation
$183
UCB, Inc.
$180
Allergan, Inc.
$164
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$145
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$137
Genentech USA, Inc.
$130
GENZYME CORPORATION
$125
MDD US Operations, LLC
$120
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$99
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$98
Abbott Laboratories
$92
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$76
Boston Scientific Corporation
$56
Amgen Inc.
$53
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$52
EISAI INC.
$45
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$40
Neurelis, Inc.
$40
Merz North America, Inc.
$37
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$33
Allergan Inc.
$30
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25
InSightec,Inc
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
CSL Behring
$14
Zogenix Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 29.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AMYVID · APOKYN · APTIOM · ARZERRA · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Aduhelm · Aimovig · Austedo XR · BOTOX · Briviact · DUOPA · Dysport · EMGALITY · EXSERVAN · Exablate · Fintepla · Fycompa · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · Hizentra · INBRIJA · INFINITY · INGREZZA · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · KESIMPTA · KISUNLA · KYNMOBI · Leqembi · MAVENCLAD · MAYZENT · MYOBLOC · Mavenclad · Motpoly XR · NOURIANZ · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Neupro · Nourianz · OCREVUS · Ongentys · PLEGRIDY · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RADICAVA · REXULTI · Radicava · Rebif · Rystiggo · SOLIRIS · Superion · TECFIDERA · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS - Sentiva · VNS Therapy · VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator · VUMERITY · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · XADAGO · XCOPRI · XEOMIN · Xadago · Xeomin · ZEPOSIA
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,016
Per 100K population
32.1
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Saremi is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Saremi experienced with continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saremi performed 2,415 continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote 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. Saremi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saremi received a total of $10,490 from 49 companies across 616 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. Saremi's costs compare to other opticians in Huntington Beach?
Dr. Saremi's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Saremi) 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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