Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jalaj Garg, M.D
Cardiovascular Disease · Loma Linda, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Garg
Dr. Jalaj Garg is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Loma Linda, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garg performed 1,566 Medicare services across 1,052 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garg received a total of $87,678 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 323 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. Garg 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
▲ 1,566 Medicare services
$87,678 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,566
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,052
Unique beneficiaries
$138
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~112 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, 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. |
358 | $137 | $425 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
203 | $17 | $105 |
| 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. |
131 | $138 | $590 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 107 | $164 | $605 |
| 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. |
105 | $21 | $110 |
| 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. |
103 | $27 | $210 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
74 | $246 | $1,205 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
64 | $66 | $195 |
| 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. |
56 | $19 | $90 |
| 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. |
56 | $51 | $90 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
45 | $68 | $485 |
| 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. |
37 | $742 | $3,210 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
31 | $246 | $1,205 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
27 | $60 | $455 |
| 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. |
24 | $78 | $270 |
| 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. |
23 | $96 | $305 |
| 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. |
22 | $88 | $300 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
14 | $646 | $2,405 |
| 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. |
13 | $406 | $1,640 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
13 | $371 | $1,420 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
13 | $735 | $2,840 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
13 | $383 | $1,529 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
12 | $809 | $3,210 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $624 | $2,500 |
| 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. |
11 | $67 | $320 |
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.
50.2% high complexity
1.7% medium
48.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$87,678
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,613/year across 6 years
Top 7% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
323
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
$29,775 (34.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$27,264 (31.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$22,729 (25.9%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$7,910 (9.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$15,698
2023
$34,265
2022
$23,282
2021
$3,277
2019
$1,794
2018
$9,362
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,982
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$2,607
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,250
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$2,059
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,096
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$600
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$592
ATRICURE, INC.
$268
Boston Scientific Corporation
$189
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$31
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 69.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$23,318
AtriCure, Inc.
$11,433
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$9,489
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$7,930
ATRICURE, INC.
$7,139
BIOTRONIK INC.
$6,918
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$5,617
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$3,848
Abbott Laboratories
$3,415
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,617
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$2,607
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,493
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$750
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$607
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$372
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$27
CORDIS US CORP.
$24
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 50.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9124) LM Undivided · ACCOLADE · ACUITY · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · BIOMONITOR · BioMonitor · CARTO 3 · CONFIRM RX · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite Velocity System Mapping D · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · GENERAL EP · LATITUDE · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MOMENTUM · MYCARELINK · Micra · Mynx Venous VCD · NA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · Pentaray Nav · QDOT MICRO Catheter · RESONATE · REVEAL LINQ · RHYTHMIA · Rhythmia Mapping System · Rivacor 7 DR-T · S-ICD System Magnet · SELECTSECURE · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · SelectSecure · Solia · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Swift-Lock SCS · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · 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 (34%) 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY 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. Garg is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Garg experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garg performed 358 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Garg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garg received a total of $87,678 from 21 companies across 323 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. Garg's costs compare to other cardiologists in Loma Linda?
Dr. Garg's average Medicare payment per service is $138. 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. Garg) 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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