Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Todd Miller, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Los Alamitos, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
10851 BLOOMFIELD ST, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
5625962925
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1033387931 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Miller 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. Miller

Dr. Todd Miller is an otolaryngology specialist in Los Alamitos, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Miller performed 5,042 Medicare services across 2,844 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Miller received a total of $242,581 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 311 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Miller 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 2% volume in CA $242,581 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,042
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for otolaryngology
2,844
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~280 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.
1,681 $73 $123
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
759 $38 $84
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.
417 $103 $181
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
377 $10 $32
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
350 $14 $23
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
248 $31 $63
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
242 $14 $35
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.
197 $81 $182
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
193 $115 $213
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.
192 $133 $276
Computerized hearing test with interpretation
A hearing test that uses a probe to measure sound responses, followed by a professional review and written report of the results.
137 $19 $46
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
105 $167 $379
Head repositioning exercises for dizziness
A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis.
41 $36 $72
Eardrum and muscle function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the eardrum and associated muscles.
31 $19 $35
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
17 $178 $367
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
17 $189 $367
Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode 13 $726 $1,500
Release and/or relocation of cranial nerve 13 $222 $874
Nasal and throat exam with endoscope
A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway.
12 $103 $201
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 ↗
$242,581
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,654/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
311
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
$196,113 (80.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$29,070 (12.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,702 (6.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,696 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$29,921
2023
$92,054
2022
$77,326
2021
$35,189
2020
$1,629
2019
$4,633
2018
$1,829

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$29,070
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$369
GENZYME CORPORATION
$207
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$97
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$88
Optinose US, Inc.
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 99.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$119,009
Allergan, Inc.
$106,260
Merz North America, Inc.
$5,239
Stryker Corporation
$4,782
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$3,120
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$2,083
GENZYME CORPORATION
$407
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$369
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$281
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$235
Allergan Inc.
$179
Optinose US, Inc.
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64
Acclarent, Inc
$63
OptiNose US, Inc.
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$48
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$34
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$24
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$21
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Phadia US Inc.
$19
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Glenmark Therapeutics Inc.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · CIPRODEX · CONSUMABLES · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL REINFORCED ANESTHESIA NEEDLE · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONSUMABLES · ENTELLUS - FOCESS HD WIRELESS CAMERA · ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES · ENTELLUS - XEROGEL NASAL/EPISTAXIS PACK · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · MINIFESS LIGHT SEEKER · NUCALA · NUVENT · Otiprio · Otovel · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · Ryaltris · SHAVER SYSTEM · SINUVA · StealthStation · ThunderBeat · ULTRASOUND PROBE · VIVAER STYLUS · XARELTO · XEOMIN · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · XYWAV · Xeomin · Xhance
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 (81%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in otolaryngology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for otolaryngology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
190
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
UCI HEALTH - LOS ALAMITOS
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. Miller is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% 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. Miller experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Miller performed 1,681 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. Miller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Miller received a total of $242,581 from 28 companies across 311 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. Miller's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Los Alamitos?
Dr. Miller'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. Miller) 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 →
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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →