Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marius Saines, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Inglewood, 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. Saines
Dr. Marius Saines is a vascular surgery physician in Inglewood, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saines performed 776 Medicare services across 570 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saines received a total of $3,779 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Saines 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 45% volume in CA
$3,779 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗776
Medicare services
Top 45% in CA for vascular surgery physician
570
Unique beneficiaries
$225
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
148 | $10 | $26 |
| 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. |
83 | $66 | $157 |
| 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. |
63 | $46 | $119 |
| 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. |
40 | $85 | $240 |
| 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. |
40 | $74 | $163 |
| 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. |
39 | $137 | $361 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
32 | $143 | $427 |
| 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. |
31 | $105 | $238 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
28 | $6 | $6 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
28 | $108 | $312 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
26 | $10 | $22 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
26 | $221 | $606 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
25 | $106 | $315 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
23 | $41 | $85 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
22 | $36 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
20 | $101 | $280 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
17 | $530 | $1,455 |
| 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. |
16 | $46 | $98 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
15 | $7,132 | $25,695 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
14 | $132 | $370 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
14 | $166 | $460 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
13 | $243 | $969 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
13 | $399 | $1,172 |
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 ↗$3,779
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $540/year across 7 years
Top 44% in CA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
79
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
$3,779 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$451
2023
$857
2022
$106
2021
$90
2020
$193
2019
$1,007
2018
$1,075
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$188
Medtronic, Inc.
$132
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$48
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$44
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 81.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$791
Cook Medical LLC
$561
Penumbra, Inc.
$478
Medtronic, Inc.
$381
Endologix, Inc.
$320
Boston Scientific Corporation
$295
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$188
Avinger Inc.
$155
Cook Incorporated
$131
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$97
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$77
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$47
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$44
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$42
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$36
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$33
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$22
Biom'Up France SAS
$21
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$20
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$20
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9520) IGT Devices Undivided · ANGIOJET · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COOK MEDICAL CUSTOM MADE DEVICE · COOK MEDICAL FLEXOR ANSEL · COOK MEDICAL THORACIC · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Catheters · Cook Medical Introducers · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · DABRA · Diamondback Peripheral · ENDURANT IIS · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Emboshield NAV6 system · FLEXITOUCH · FLIXENE · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL STENTS · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · HawkOne · HemoBlast Bellows · IGT D Peripheral · Indigo System · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LifeStream · Ovation · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · RESTOREFLO · SUPERA · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · Xience cornary stent systems · iCAST
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
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
117
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CENTINELA HOSPITAL 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. Saines is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Saines experienced with additional sedation, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saines performed 148 additional sedation, per 15 minutes 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. Saines receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saines received a total of $3,779 from 21 companies across 79 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. Saines's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Inglewood?
Dr. Saines's average Medicare payment per service is $225. 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. Saines) 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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