Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Filip Fattohi, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · La Jolla, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device — Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
9850 GENESEE AVE STE 770, La Jolla, CA 92037
8584575400
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1437239530 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Fattohi 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. Fattohi

Dr. Filip Fattohi is a cardiovascular disease specialist in La Jolla, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fattohi performed 2,202 Medicare services across 610 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fattohi received a total of $1,077 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Fattohi 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 46% volume in CA $1,077 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,202
Medicare services
Top 46% in CA for cardiovascular disease
610
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~116 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
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.
619 $12 $75
Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review
A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician.
617 $11 $30
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.
387 $109 $185
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.
238 $137 $230
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
209 $26 $80
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
98 $174 $1,120
2-day continuous ECG with review and report
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results.
17 $66 $375
Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing
This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing.
17 $77 $250
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.
4.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
95.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$1,077
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $269/year across 4 years
Bottom 33% in CA for cardiovascular disease
15
Companies
22
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
$1,032 (95.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$46 (4.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$144
2021
$532
2020
$152
2018
$250

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$122
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2022 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2022) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$126
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$124
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$124
Novo Nordisk Inc
$122
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
AbbVie Inc.
$79
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$39
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Amgen Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 39.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · Aimovig · BYDUREON · EMGALITY · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Lexiscan · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · QULIPTA · RADICAVA · Ranexa · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · XARELTO
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
248
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
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 2022
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. Fattohi is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Fattohi experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fattohi performed 619 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Fattohi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fattohi received a total of $1,077 from 15 companies across 22 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. Fattohi's costs compare to other cardiologists in La Jolla?
Dr. Fattohi's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Fattohi) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →