Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bruce Vannatta, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Los Alamitos, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Dr. Bruce Vannatta is an interventional cardiology specialist in Los Alamitos, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vannatta performed 33,943 Medicare services across 13,317 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vannatta received a total of $9,630 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 450 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Vannatta 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 1% volume in CA
$9,630 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗33,943
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for interventional cardiology
13,317
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol | 12,912 | $9 | $12 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,207 | $7 | $7 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,161 | $10 | $21 |
| 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. |
1,161 | $8 | $15 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
1,157 | $7 | $13 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,153 | $13 | $30 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
1,153 | $13 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
1,151 | $10 | $19 |
| 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. |
1,151 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
1,150 | $6 | $13 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
1,145 | $9 | $18 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
1,138 | $16 | $32 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
1,121 | $38 | $65 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
1,090 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
1,030 | $101 | $150 |
| 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. |
742 | $12 | $35 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
539 | $68 | $95 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
326 | $42 | $90 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
310 | $169 | $375 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
278 | $86 | $165 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 277 | $35 | $60 |
| 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. |
254 | $136 | $200 |
| 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. |
229 | $64 | $110 |
| 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. |
209 | $161 | $300 |
| 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. |
159 | $12 | $42 |
| Lipoprotein level test, electrophoretic separation A blood test that separates and measures different types of lipoproteins using electrophoresis. This procedure quantifies specific lipoprotein fractions to assess lipid profiles. |
144 | $11 | $30 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
136 | $72 | $250 |
| 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. |
131 | $44 | $75 |
| 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. |
98 | $2 | $7 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
98 | $5 | $14 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
81 | $110 | $160 |
| 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. |
68 | $343 | $675 |
| 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. |
64 | $100 | $140 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 57 | $18 | $35 |
| 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. |
52 | $181 | $260 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
46 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
42 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
38 | $7 | $15 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
37 | $67 | $97 |
| 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. |
36 | $790 | $1,250 |
| 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. |
33 | $12 | $25 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
33 | $24 | $30 |
| 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. |
32 | $149 | $230 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
32 | $42 | $55 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 32 | $417 | $600 |
| 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. |
31 | $138 | $210 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
31 | $19 | $41 |
| 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. |
29 | $195 | $375 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
27 | $22 | $60 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
26 | $453 | $775 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
24 | $6 | $11 |
| 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. |
24 | $78 | $160 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 23 | $138 | $480 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
22 | $8 | $16 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
21 | $49 | $68 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
20 | $16 | $35 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
19 | $102 | $175 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
19 | $36 | $45 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
18 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
18 | $64 | $197 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
16 | $1,667 | $3,000 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
16 | $99 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
15 | $78 | $122 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
14 | $13 | $26 |
| Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making. |
13 | $56 | $110 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
12 | $11 | $45 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $22 | $80 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
42.6% medium
56.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,630
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,376/year across 7 years
Top 40% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
450
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
$9,619 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,507
2023
$1,558
2022
$1,986
2021
$1,303
2020
$742
2019
$1,596
2018
$939
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$331
ATRICURE, INC.
$172
ABBVIE INC.
$149
Novo Nordisk Inc
$112
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$58
ABIOMED
$42
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,965
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,222
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$858
Novo Nordisk Inc
$741
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$593
Amgen Inc.
$552
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$508
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$496
ABIOMED
$332
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$221
PFIZER INC.
$205
Abbott Laboratories
$201
ATRICURE, INC.
$194
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$160
ABBVIE INC.
$149
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$137
Merz North America, Inc.
$108
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$83
Allergan, Inc.
$77
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$77
Davol Inc.
$62
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$59
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$58
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$54
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$44
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$41
United Therapeutics Corporation
$40
Lundbeck LLC
$39
BIOTRONIK INC.
$30
Tepha Inc
$28
Allergan Inc.
$23
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
AtriCure, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Acticor · BOTOX · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVKEEZA · Edora 8 DR-T · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GalaFLEX · General - Therapies · Impella · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Letairis · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Models · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · ORENITRAM · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RAYOS · RESONATE · RESTOREFLO · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · XARELTO · Zephyr Pacemaker
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
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
85
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - LOS ALAMITOS
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. Vannatta is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Vannatta experienced with inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vannatta performed 12,912 inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol 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. Vannatta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vannatta received a total of $9,630 from 45 companies across 450 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. Vannatta's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Los Alamitos?
Dr. Vannatta's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Vannatta) 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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