Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Allen Chroman, MD

Psychiatry · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
9911 W PICO BLVD STE 1430, Los Angeles, CA 90035
3102848500
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1578602728 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Chroman

Dr. Allen Chroman is a psychiatry specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chroman performed 1,459 Medicare services across 299 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chroman received a total of $4,010 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in psychiatry. 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. Chroman 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 9% volume in CA $4,010 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,459
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for psychiatry
299
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~77 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.
 1,190 $97 $275
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.
 176 $139 $373
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services
A psychiatric assessment that includes medical services to evaluate mental health conditions.
 40 $145 $509
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
 27 $45 $158
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
 26 $74 $210
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 ↗
$4,010
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $573/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for psychiatry
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
132
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
$3,963 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$47 (1.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,007
2023
$1,221
2022
$516
2021
$360
2020
$99
2019
$616
2018
$191

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$365
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$227
Alkermes, Inc.
$123
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$109
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Lundbeck LLC
$29
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 71.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$924
Allergan Inc.
$658
ABBVIE INC.
$490
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$353
AbbVie Inc.
$352
Lundbeck LLC
$246
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$231
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$124
Alkermes, Inc.
$123
Allergan, Inc.
$117
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$115
ITI, Inc.
$109
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Bausch Health US, LLC
$63
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$26
Top 3 companies account for 51.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MYCITE · APLENZIN · Auvelity · CAPLYTA · INGREZZA · LATUDA · LYBALVI · NUEDEXTA · Qelbree · REXULTI · TRINTELLIX · VRAYLAR
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Psychiatrists within 10 mi
1,879
Per 100K population
19.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA
1.6 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. Chroman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, with 19 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. Chroman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chroman performed 1,190 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. Chroman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chroman received a total of $4,010 from 15 companies across 132 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. Chroman's costs compare to other psychiatrists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Chroman's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Chroman) 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.

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 →