Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jill Jones, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Laguna Niguel, 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. Jones 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. Jones
Dr. Jill Jones is a physician assistant in Laguna Niguel, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jones performed 1,721 Medicare services across 1,322 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jones received a total of $7,839 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 377 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Jones 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
▲ Top 9% volume in CA
$7,839 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,721
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for physician assistant
1,322
Unique beneficiaries
$29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
239 | $82 | $264 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
101 | $8 | $20 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
84 | $8 | $42 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
82 | $8 | $30 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 78 | $8 | $41 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
63 | $10 | $32 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
60 | $29 | $95 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
58 | $9 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
58 | $16 | $54 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
58 | $14 | $45 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
56 | $7 | $38 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
54 | $3 | $10 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 54 | $17 | $39 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
53 | $69 | $175 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
48 | $15 | $53 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
44 | $119 | $278 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
42 | $14 | $47 |
| Annual depression screening | 42 | $17 | $42 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
37 | $13 | $45 |
| Iron level test | 37 | $6 | $21 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
37 | $9 | $29 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
37 | $40 | $132 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
36 | $4 | $21 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
34 | $13 | $51 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
33 | $23 | $56 |
| 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. |
25 | $10 | $33 |
| 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. |
24 | $114 | $366 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
23 | $5 | $33 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
22 | $61 | $130 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
22 | $14 | $90 |
| 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. |
22 | $32 | $173 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
18 | $6 | $21 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
17 | $23 | $24 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
12 | $33 | $112 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
11 | $41 | $75 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,839
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,960/year across 4 years
Top 3% in CA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
377
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
$7,839 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,077
2023
$1,929
2022
$1,724
2021
$2,109
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$338
Amgen Inc.
$296
Novo Nordisk Inc
$212
Abbott Laboratories
$208
ABBVIE INC.
$174
Mannkind Corporation
$160
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$133
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$55
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Dexcom, Inc.
$46
Exact Sciences Corporation
$42
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$32
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$19
CeQur Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 40.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,248
Novo Nordisk Inc
$675
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$580
ABBVIE INC.
$573
Abbott Laboratories
$564
Amgen Inc.
$562
AbbVie Inc.
$450
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$412
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$332
Mannkind Corporation
$276
MannKind Corporation
$215
Corcept Therapeutics
$212
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$209
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$151
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$122
Janssen Products, LP
$115
Dexcom, Inc.
$101
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
CeQur Corporation
$78
PFIZER INC.
$74
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$69
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$47
Exact Sciences Corporation
$42
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$39
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$34
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$32
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$26
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$23
Insulet Corporation
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$17
Alvogen Inc
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 31.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for physician assistant in CA.
Geographic Context
Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,211
Per 100K population
38.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
ALISO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
3.6 mi
3.6 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. Jones is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Jones experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jones performed 239 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. Jones receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jones received a total of $7,839 from 46 companies across 377 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. Jones's costs compare to other physician assistants in Laguna Niguel?
Dr. Jones's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Jones) 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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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.
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