Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Drury, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Laguna Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Drury
Dr. Paul Drury is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Laguna Hills, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Drury performed 1,262 Medicare services across 953 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Drury received a total of $25,483 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 201 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Drury 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,262 Medicare services
$25,483 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,262
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in CA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
953
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
205 | $100 | $242 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
150 | $66 | $164 |
| 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. |
148 | $11 | $38 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
128 | $18 | $61 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
83 | $22 | $68 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
83 | $21 | $60 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
83 | $26 | $38 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
75 | $7 | $18 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
44 | $27 | $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. |
39 | $123 | $363 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
31 | $55 | $139 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $88 | $225 |
| 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. |
29 | $10 | $27 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
25 | $80 | $208 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
21 | $144 | $481 |
| 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. |
21 | $95 | $227 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
20 | $765 | $2,297 |
| 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. |
19 | $74 | $167 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
17 | $72 | $175 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
12 | $250 | $926 |
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.
44.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
55.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$25,483
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,640/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
201
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
$17,060 (66.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,211 (32.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$212 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,756
2023
$7,748
2022
$849
2021
$2,339
2020
$412
2019
$1,932
2018
$2,446
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$8,250
Medtronic, Inc.
$536
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$358
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$175
Abbott Laboratories
$79
BIOTRONIK INC.
$67
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$65
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$63
Amgen Inc.
$36
ATRICURE, INC.
$29
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$15,000
Abbott Laboratories
$2,442
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,334
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,442
BIOTRONIK INC.
$978
Medtronic, Inc.
$963
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$833
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$295
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$284
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$277
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$141
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$92
Amgen Inc.
$82
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$77
AtriCure, Inc.
$48
PFIZER INC.
$32
ATRICURE, INC.
$29
Terumo Medical Corporation
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Inari Medical, Inc.
$23
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 77.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY · AMVIA EDGE · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · Azure · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSOETM · ENTRESTO · Edora · Ellipse ICD · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · HD-IVUS · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MAESTRO 4000 · METACROSS OTW · MICRA · Micra · Models · NA · NAVITOR · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PRALUENT · QDOT MICRO Catheter · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · RhythmVIEW Work Stations · Rivacor · S · Solia · SureFix · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VANTAGEVIEW · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
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 (67%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
192
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
MEMORIALCARE SADDLEBACK 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. Drury is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers, with 18 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. Drury experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Drury performed 205 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Drury receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Drury received a total of $25,483 from 24 companies across 201 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. Drury's costs compare to other cardiologists in Laguna Hills?
Dr. Drury's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Drury) 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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