Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Allen, M.D.
Family Medicine · Lancaster, 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. Allen 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. Allen
Dr. Richard Allen is a family medicine specialist in Lancaster, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Allen performed 4,026 Medicare services across 1,898 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Allen received a total of $3,610 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 180 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Allen 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 4% volume in CA
$3,610 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,026
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for family medicine
1,898
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~201 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. |
1,010 | $61 | $125 |
| 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. |
971 | $94 | $165 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
259 | $136 | $165 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
207 | $0 | $3 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
196 | $56 | $100 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
153 | $12 | $40 |
| 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. |
152 | $136 | $224 |
| 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. |
145 | $11 | $50 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
111 | $0 | $3 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
97 | $26 | $60 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
86 | $18 | $50 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
84 | $0 | $5 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
71 | $2 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
68 | $34 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
65 | $72 | $90 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
65 | $0 | $0 |
| Virtual check-in for established patient A brief communication service provided by a qualified healthcare professional to an established patient via technology, such as a virtual check-in. |
35 | $5 | $30 |
| Multiplex respiratory virus test (COVID-19, flu, RSV) A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza virus types A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). |
30 | $140 | $195 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
29 | $16 | $25 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
27 | $152 | $200 |
| 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. |
24 | $109 | $200 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
22 | $12 | $20 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
19 | $54 | $200 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
18 | $84 | $145 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
18 | $172 | $192 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $34 | $41 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
13 | $112 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $113 | $275 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
12 | $235 | $300 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $131 | $160 |
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.
9.4% high complexity
15.7% medium
74.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,610
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $516/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
180
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
$3,610 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$334
2023
$510
2022
$437
2021
$844
2020
$361
2019
$465
2018
$659
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CSL Behring
$84
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$79
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$53
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$29
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$474
CSL Behring
$357
AbbVie Inc.
$246
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$235
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$230
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$205
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$148
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$123
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$108
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Lilly USA, LLC
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$90
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$88
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$76
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$69
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$64
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$59
Hologic, LLC
$56
PFIZER INC.
$55
Amgen Inc.
$53
AbbVie, Inc.
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$45
Genentech USA, Inc.
$40
ALK-Abello, Inc
$39
Seqirus USA Inc
$35
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$31
OptiNose US, Inc.
$30
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$27
Kaleo, Inc.
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Nevro Corp.
$21
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$17
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$16
DEXCOM, INC.
$14
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.8% 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.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
78
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL
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. Allen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Allen experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Allen performed 1,010 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. Allen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Allen received a total of $3,610 from 48 companies across 180 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. Allen's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Lancaster?
Dr. Allen's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Allen) 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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