Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ghassan Moasis, MD

Thoracic Surgery · La Jolla, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
9850 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
8584556330
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1932547122 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. Moasis 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. Moasis

Dr. Ghassan Moasis is a thoracic surgery specialist in La Jolla, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Moasis performed 1,158 Medicare services across 520 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Moasis received a total of $2,840 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic 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. Moasis 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in CA $2,840 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,158
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for thoracic surgery
520
Unique beneficiaries
$652
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~96 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 hour of intravenous infusion
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis.
280 $18 $25
Radiologist review of additional artery image
A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data.
180 $87 $150
Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg
Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
72 $236 $1,000
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.
72 $132 $250
Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel
This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel.
70 $947 $2,250
Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels
This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed.
60 $105 $250
Simple wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm
A simple repair of a surface wound on the scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters.
36 $50 $250
Aortic tube insertion
A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
36 $272 $1,500
Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch
Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch.
36 $674 $3,000
Secondary removal and dissolving of blood clot from artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance
This procedure involves removing and dissolving a blood clot from an artery or artery graft. Fluoroscopic guidance is used to assist in the process.
36 $1,094 $2,600
Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images
A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels.
36 $138 $300
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.
36 $143 $350
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.
35 $1,359 $3,500
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.
35 $1,936 $6,500
Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session.
35 $8,252 $14,000
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
35 $59 $120
Arterial plaque removal in leg
A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow.
34 $4,111 $15,000
Endoscopic vein harvest
A surgical procedure to remove a vein using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted through small incisions.
19 $2 $12
Coronary artery bypass graft, 1 artery
Surgical procedure to bypass a blocked coronary artery using a graft from another artery. This restores blood flow to the heart muscle.
15 $219 $1,339
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.
37.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
62.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,840
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $406/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in CA for thoracic surgery
15
Companies
50
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
$2,840 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$437
2023
$234
2022
$240
2021
$116
2020
$27
2019
$1,607
2018
$179

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ATRICURE, INC.
$193
Bolton Medical Inc
$90
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$62
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$34
ABIOMED
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Elevate Surgical CO
$16
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AtriCure, Inc.
$1,341
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$551
ATRICURE, INC.
$193
KLS-Martin L.P.
$143
Abbott Laboratories
$138
Bolton Medical Inc
$90
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$87
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$73
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$60
Baxter Healthcare
$43
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$33
ABIOMED
$25
Elevate Surgical CO
$16
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 73.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PHYSIO ANNULOPLASTY RING WITH HOLDER - MITRAL · CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PHYSIO II ANNULOPLASTY RING · COR KNOT · EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system · FLOSEAL · INSPIRIS RESILIA AORTIC VALVE · INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve · Impella · LIGASURE · MITRACLIP · MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve · OASIS · PENDITURE · RAM · STRATAFIX · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · TACHOSIL · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · VASOVIEW · Vasoview Hemopro 2
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.

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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
1.4
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 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. Moasis is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Moasis experienced with additional hour of intravenous infusion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Moasis performed 280 additional hour of intravenous infusion 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. Moasis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Moasis received a total of $2,840 from 15 companies across 50 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. Moasis's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in La Jolla?
Dr. Moasis's average Medicare payment per service is $652. 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. Moasis) 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 →