Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vivek Mehta, MD
Neurological Surgery · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mehta
Dr. Vivek Mehta is a neurological surgery specialist in Irvine, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 2,741 Medicare services across 2,018 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $296,213 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 219 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Mehta 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$296,213 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,741
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for neurological surgery
2,018
Unique beneficiaries
$228
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
457 | $100 | $220 |
| 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. |
261 | $70 | $160 |
| 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. |
252 | $140 | $449 |
| 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. |
224 | $151 | $400 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 208 | $185 | $450 |
| 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. |
151 | $170 | $900 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
128 | $78 | $125 |
| Additional spine bone segment removal Surgical removal of an additional segment of bone from the spine during the same procedure. |
97 | $268 | $1,364 |
| 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. |
80 | $251 | $3,162 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
78 | $158 | $1,396 |
| Lower spine bone segment removal A surgical procedure to cut into or remove a segment of bone from the lower spine. |
53 | $691 | $3,960 |
| Additional spinal bone removal and nerve release This procedure involves the partial removal of spine bone to release the spinal cord or nerves, along with disc removal, for each additional spinal level treated. |
50 | $187 | $1,477 |
| Additional 30 minutes of critical care This code represents an additional 30 minutes of critical care services provided beyond the initial critical care time period. |
48 | $89 | $400 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 42 | $1,114 | $5,126 |
| Removal of lower spine bone growth Surgical removal of a bone growth located in the lower spine, outside the protective membrane covering the spinal cord. |
39 | $575 | $5,386 |
| 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. |
37 | $466 | $3,500 |
| Emergency department visit, high complexity An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making. |
37 | $132 | $450 |
| Spinal cord graft placement A surgical procedure to place a graft onto the spinal cord. This involves transplanting tissue to the spinal cord area. |
32 | $457 | $2,340 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
32 | $50 | $450 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
31 | $349 | $2,000 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of spinal bone to release pressure on the lower spinal cord or nerves, and/or the removal of a spinal disc. |
31 | $388 | $3,500 |
| Removal of skull bone flap or skull plate | 28 | $353 | $2,116 |
| Additional spinal bone removal and nerve release This procedure involves the additional removal of spine bone, re-exploration, release of spinal cord or nerves, and/or disc removal at each extra interspace. |
25 | $282 | $1,454 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
24 | $132 | $317 |
| Partial spine bone removal with nerve release, 1 interspace This procedure involves removing part of the spine bone, re-exploring the area, and releasing the lower spinal cord or nerves, along with removing a disc at one spinal level. |
24 | $545 | $3,500 |
| Graft of donor bone to spine | 23 | $90 | $740 |
| Computer-assisted brain procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure performed within the brain using computer technology to assist with precision and guidance. |
23 | $190 | $500 |
| Bone harvest for spine surgery graft This procedure involves harvesting bone tissue to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
22 | $149 | $400 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment Surgical removal of part of the spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in one segment. |
21 | $775 | $3,364 |
| Surgical repair of cerebrospinal fluid leak with partial vertebra removal A surgical procedure to repair a leak of cerebrospinal fluid that involves the partial removal of a vertebra. |
19 | $495 | $2,400 |
| Skull bone removal for upper brain growth Surgical removal of a portion of the skull to access and remove a growth in the upper part of the brain. |
17 | $1,066 | $4,841 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
17 | $154 | $750 |
| Spinal bone removal for neurostimulator electrode insertion This procedure involves removing a portion of the spine bone to create space for inserting a neurostimulator electrode plate into the spinal area. |
16 | $355 | $2,000 |
| Muscle graft to trunk A surgical procedure involving the creation and placement of a muscle graft onto the trunk. |
15 | $504 | $2,013 |
| Spinal fusion, up to 6 vertebrae Surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the spine to correct deformity. The operation involves fusing up to six bones through an incision in the back. |
15 | $414 | $2,333 |
| Burr hole for brain tube or monitoring device insertion A small hole is drilled into the skull to allow for the placement of a tube or monitoring device in the brain. |
14 | $146 | $800 |
| Drainage of deep abscess, lower spine or sacrum A procedure to drain a deep abscess located in the lower spine or sacrum area. This involves making an incision to remove pus or infected fluid from the deep tissues. |
12 | $397 | $2,100 |
| Skull bone removal for brain blood aspiration A surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull bone to access and drain accumulated blood from the upper part of the brain. |
12 | $881 | $4,200 |
| Computer-assisted radiosurgery of brain, first growth A non-invasive procedure using computer-guided radiation to treat a single brain growth. It targets the lesion with high precision without surgical incision. |
12 | $1,143 | $3,000 |
| Partial removal of spine bone to release spinal cord or nerves A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of bone from the spine. This is performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. |
12 | $502 | $2,500 |
| Anterior spinal fusion, 2-3 vertebral segments Surgical procedure to join two or three vertebrae in the spine using an approach from the front. This is performed to correct spinal deformity. |
11 | $779 | $4,000 |
| Skull bone removal for upper brain membrane growth This procedure involves removing a portion of the skull bone to access and remove a growth located on the upper brain membrane. |
11 | $2,095 | $5,000 |
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.
7.8% high complexity
1.2% medium
91.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$296,213
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $42,316/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
219
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
$126,829 (42.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$118,584 (40.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$50,800 (17.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$115,091
2023
$67,452
2022
$70,516
2021
$27,866
2020
$13,232
2019
$274
2018
$1,782
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Neo Spine USA, Inc.
$75,967
Medtronic, Inc.
$14,087
SPINEART USA INC
$10,900
Spinevision SAS
$6,730
Nexxt Spine LLC
$3,500
Microtransponder, Inc.
$2,500
Boston Scientific Corporation
$404
SI-BONE, INC.
$347
Abbott Laboratories
$170
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$153
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$142
Clariance, Inc.
$120
Nevro Corp.
$31
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$24
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Neo Spine USA Inc
$85,321
Neo Spine USA, Inc.
$75,967
Medtronic, Inc.
$60,555
Microtransponder, Inc.
$14,750
SPINEART USA INC
$12,965
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$11,232
Surgical Theater. Inc.
$9,450
Spinevision SAS
$6,730
Choice Spine, LLC
$3,825
Nexxt Spine LLC
$3,500
Spineart USA Inc
$3,060
Surgical Theater Inc
$1,750
Collagen Matrix, Inc
$1,500
VIEWRAY TECHNOLOGIES INC
$1,500
Abbott Laboratories
$1,267
Boston Scientific Corporation
$604
SI-BONE, INC.
$347
Nevro Corp.
$301
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$282
Osteomed LLC
$243
Clariance, Inc.
$217
NuVasive, Inc.
$202
Zap Surgical Systems, Inc.
$201
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$153
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$142
ABBVIE INC.
$41
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$27
SK Life Science, Inc.
$25
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$24
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 74.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · ALLODERM · BLACKHAWK CERVICAL SPACER SYSTEM · CellerateRx · ETERNA · Erisma-LP · Erisma-LP MIS · Evoke · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · INFINITY OCT System · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · MAZOR X SYSTEM · Maxan Cervical System · MazorX - Renaissance · NEURO-Autodriver · NEURO-Neur · NEURO-Profile0 · Neo Pedicle Screw System · NorthStar · O-ARM · O-ARM-Spine · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Omnia · PENTA · PERLA C · PERLA TL · PRESTIGE · PROCLAIM · PRODIGY · Polaris S.S. Spinal System · ROSA · STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STIMULAN · STRATA · Saxxony Posterior Cervical · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stealth Autoguide · StealthStation · TLIF · UPLIZNA · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VISUALASE · VNS THERAPY SYMMETRY MODEL 8103 GENERATOR · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XLIF · ZAP-X MV IMAGER
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 (43%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for neurological surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
83
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
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. Mehta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, with 16 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. Mehta experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mehta performed 457 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Mehta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mehta received a total of $296,213 from 31 companies across 219 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. Mehta's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Irvine?
Dr. Mehta's average Medicare payment per service is $228. 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. Mehta) 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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