Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Terramani, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician · La Mesa, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
8860 CENTER DR, La Mesa, CA 91942
6194606200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1447344338 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Terramani

Dr. Thomas Terramani is a vascular surgery physician in La Mesa, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Terramani performed 887 Medicare services across 839 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Terramani received a total of $208,046 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Terramani 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 41% volume in CA $208,046 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
887
Medicare services
Top 41% in CA for vascular surgery physician
839
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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
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.
262 $27 $97
Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck.
146 $31 $94
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.
141 $17 $65
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.
48 $30 $92
Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space.
47 $33 $1,126
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
47 $10 $84
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.
45 $139 $472
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal
A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc.
38 $767 $5,830
Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc
This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated.
29 $161 $1,163
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.
27 $18 $64
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
25 $107 $312
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
16 $17 $74
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels.
16 $45 $134
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.
12.9% high complexity
79.3% medium
7.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$208,046
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $29,721/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
205
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$110,779 (53.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$57,154 (27.5%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$32,000 (15.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,113 (3.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$11,866
2023
$21,619
2022
$22,301
2021
$23,081
2020
$20,810
2019
$8,193
2018
$100,176

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NovApproach Spine, LLC
$5,820
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$3,568
Centinel Spine, LLC
$2,169
Stryker Corporation
$214
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$41
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$38,143
NuVasive, Inc.
$32,194
NovApproach Spine, LLC
$31,748
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$27,331
Globus Medical, Inc.
$22,885
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$18,989
K2M, Inc.
$14,154
Stryker Corporation
$8,643
Integrity Implants Inc.
$3,321
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$2,612
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$2,575
Centinel Spine, LLC
$2,169
DePuy Synthes Products LLC
$772
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$511
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$225
Baxter Healthcare
$199
Endologix, LLC
$196
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$154
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$149
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$140
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$137
Cook Medical LLC
$120
TITAN SPINE, LLC
$92
Spineology Inc.
$78
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$72
Medtronic, Inc.
$69
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$41
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$40
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$40
PFIZER INC.
$37
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$34
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$25
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$23
Teleflex LLC
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Terumo Medical Corporation
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Bolton Medical Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACDF Retractor · ACTIVL · ACTIVL ARTIFICIAL DISC · ADAPTIX INTERBODY SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · AEGIS · ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEMS · ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems · ALIF · ALIF PLATE · ALPHAVAC · ALTERA · ATLANTIS · AccelCore · Anterior to Psoas · C3 Delivery System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CD HORIZON · CHESAPEAKE Interbody System · CONDUIT · CREO MIS · Cook Medical IAA · Crosser iQ · DIVERGENCE-L · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · Excelsius - GPS · FLEXITOUCH · FLOSEAL · FORTILINK CAGES WITH TIPLUS TECHNOLOGY · FlareHawk · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · General K2M Product Discussion · INDEPENDENCE · JETSTREAM · LITE PLATE SYSTEM · MAGNIFY-S · MANTA Vascular Closure Device · MARS · Medical Device · Medical Devices · N/A · NAVICROSS · NEOX · OneLIF · Ovation · PRODISC L · RELAY THORACIC STENT-GRAFT WITH PLUS DELIVERY SYSTEM · RISE · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · SYNFIX · TACHOSIL · TEFLARO · VARITHENA · VenaSeal · ViviGen · Vu aPOD Prime NanoMetalene · XARELTO · XLIF · nanoLOCK
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 →

The majority of payments (53%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for vascular surgery physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
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. Terramani is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, 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. Terramani experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Terramani performed 262 ultrasound of arm or leg veins 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. Terramani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Terramani received a total of $208,046 from 40 companies across 205 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. Terramani's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in La Mesa?
Dr. Terramani's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Terramani) 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.

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 →