Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rahul Sharma, D.O.
Surgery · Laguna Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Sharma 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. Sharma
Dr. Rahul Sharma is a surgery specialist in Laguna Hills, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 921 Medicare services across 771 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $12,858 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 187 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Sharma 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in CA
$12,858 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗921
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for surgery
771
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~66 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 (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. |
304 | $71 | $198 |
| 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. |
111 | $135 | $360 |
| 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. |
54 | $10 | $200 |
| 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. |
54 | $143 | $420 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
49 | $12 | $40 |
| 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. |
30 | $74 | $260 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
27 | $120 | $1,730 |
| 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. |
27 | $172 | $600 |
| 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. |
26 | $208 | $760 |
| 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. |
26 | $115 | $500 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
25 | $185 | $2,889 |
| 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. |
22 | $177 | $620 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
22 | $116 | $520 |
| 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. |
22 | $107 | $280 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
19 | $15 | $40 |
| 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. |
19 | $112 | $380 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a vein graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
17 | $648 | $1,700 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $174 | $440 |
| 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. |
13 | $62 | $1,708 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
13 | $183 | $1,880 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
12 | $195 | $660 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
12 | $109 | $1,345 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
32.8% medium
65.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,858
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,837/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
187
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
$10,738 (83.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,120 (16.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,581
2023
$462
2022
$3,596
2021
$740
2020
$1,328
2019
$1,246
2018
$3,905
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$907
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$224
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$218
Endologix LLC
$111
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$30
Bolton Medical Inc
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$4,436
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$2,237
Cook Medical LLC
$1,091
Boston Scientific Corporation
$981
Penumbra, Inc.
$907
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$837
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$775
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$320
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$218
Endologix LLC
$166
Endologix, LLC
$137
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$133
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$121
Davol Inc.
$87
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$69
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$56
Endologix, Inc.
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$39
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$30
Bolton Medical Inc
$28
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$27
AbbVie Inc.
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 60.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSOLUTE PRO · ALLODERM · ANASTOCLIP · ARTEGRAFT · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · C3 Delivery System · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · COOK · CROSSBOSS · Clinical Trial Product · Concerto · Cook Medical AAA · Cook Medical AFEN · Cook Medical Advanced Tech · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Lunderquist · Cook Medical Thoracic · CoreValve Evolut · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENDORE · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Emboshield NAV6 system · Endurant · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · Grafix PRIME · HawkOne · Hi-Torque Connect guide wire · Indigo System · LEVEREDGE · LINQ II · Lunderquist · MITRACLIP · OPTICROSS · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Ovation · Penumbra System · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Phasix Mesh · RESTOREFLO · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · StarClose SE vascular closure system · Supera peripheral stent system · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · VALVULOTOM · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Vascular Graft · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZENITH · ZENITH ALPHA · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z · Zenith Spiral-Z
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
267
Per 100K population
8.4
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. Sharma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sharma experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 304 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Sharma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharma received a total of $12,858 from 26 companies across 187 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. Sharma's costs compare to other surgerists in Laguna Hills?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Sharma) 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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