Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sasan Ghaffari, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Laguna Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ghaffari
Dr. Sasan Ghaffari is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Laguna Hills, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ghaffari performed 8,337 Medicare services across 5,076 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ghaffari received a total of $34,639 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 308 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ghaffari 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in CA
$34,639 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,337
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for cardiovascular disease
5,076
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~417 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. |
1,577 | $12 | $71 |
| 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. |
1,233 | $107 | $333 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
573 | $20 | $68 |
| 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. |
455 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
418 | $134 | $447 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
404 | $43 | $120 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
362 | $47 | $120 |
| 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. |
334 | $46 | $94 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
321 | $20 | $86 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
304 | $172 | $874 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 299 | $34 | $135 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
258 | $9 | $40 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
201 | $19 | $131 |
| 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. |
173 | $23 | $118 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
161 | $70 | $141 |
| 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. |
124 | $102 | $321 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
118 | $82 | $366 |
| 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. |
102 | $172 | $691 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
101 | $57 | $333 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 98 | $176 | $635 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
76 | $41 | $159 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
62 | $210 | $899 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
61 | $404 | $1,402 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
56 | $48 | $135 |
| 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 | $40 |
| 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. |
50 | $135 | $508 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
45 | $21 | $86 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
44 | $775 | $1,827 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
39 | $35 | $120 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
29 | $63 | $186 |
| 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. |
28 | $26 | $231 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
27 | $181 | $857 |
| 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. |
24 | $97 | $229 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
23 | $18 | $40 |
| 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. |
21 | $178 | $703 |
| 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. |
19 | $141 | $615 |
| 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. |
14 | $80 | $223 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 13 | $217 | $1,012 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
12 | $437 | $1,815 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
12 | $93 | $869 |
| 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. |
12 | $70 | $437 |
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.
11.3% high complexity
10.2% medium
78.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$34,639
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,948/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
308
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28,340 (81.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,299 (18.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$884
2023
$2,216
2022
$978
2021
$688
2020
$687
2019
$15,152
2018
$14,034
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$211
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$177
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$171
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Boston Scientific Corporation
$53
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Amgen Inc.
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 63.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28,817
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,298
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$825
Amgen Inc.
$457
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$409
BIOTRONIK INC.
$408
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$389
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$343
PFIZER INC.
$335
Boston Scientific Corporation
$186
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$180
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$165
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$147
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$94
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$69
Celgene Corporation
$48
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$47
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$46
ATRICURE, INC.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Opsens Inc.
$18
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
Coala Life Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY · AMVUTTRA · Arcalyst · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CareLink · Coala Heart Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVKEEZA · EZALLOR SPRINKLE · Edora 8 DR-T · FARXIGA · GENERAL THERAPIES · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUX-DX · MICRA · MULTAQ · Micra · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · ONPATTRO · OptoWire · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Rivacor · Solia · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 →
The majority of payments (82%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
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. Ghaffari is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, with 20 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. Ghaffari experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ghaffari performed 1,577 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. Ghaffari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ghaffari received a total of $34,639 from 29 companies across 308 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. Ghaffari's costs compare to other cardiologists in Laguna Hills?
Dr. Ghaffari's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Ghaffari) 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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