Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amirhossein Mahfoozi, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
8631 W 3RD ST STE 240E, Los Angeles, CA 90048
3104232640
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1205095635 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. Mahfoozi 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. Mahfoozi

Dr. Amirhossein Mahfoozi is a thoracic surgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mahfoozi performed 75 Medicare services across 73 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mahfoozi received a total of $19,232 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Mahfoozi 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 75 Medicare services $19,232 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
75
Medicare services
Bottom 25% in CA for thoracic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
73
Unique beneficiaries
$399
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4 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
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.
20 $68 $236
Endoscopic removal of chest and lung lining
This procedure involves using an endoscope to remove the lining of the chest cavity and the lungs.
15 $1,356 $5,469
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
14 $71 $308
Adhesion of linings of lung using an endoscope 13 $423 $2,222
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.
13 $136 $534
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 ↗
$19,232
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,747/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
68
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
$15,392 (80.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,840 (20.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$75
2023
$209
2022
$413
2021
$3,493
2020
$1,007
2019
$13,154
2018
$881

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Baxter Healthcare
$51
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$18
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$16,517
Covidien LP
$892
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$752
CSA Medical, Inc
$412
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$136
ACELL, INC.
$124
Medtronic, Inc.
$123
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$61
AtriCure, Inc.
$54
Baxter Healthcare
$51
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · AdvantageRib · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · Endo GIA · LigaSure · OPDIVO · PREVELEAK · Photofrin · SIGNIA · Sonicision · Spin · SternaLock 360 · TELESCOPE HOPKINS DCI FOWARD · XARELTO
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 (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in thoracic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
137
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
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. Mahfoozi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers, with 17 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. Mahfoozi experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mahfoozi performed 20 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Mahfoozi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mahfoozi received a total of $19,232 from 15 companies across 68 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. Mahfoozi's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Mahfoozi's average Medicare payment per service is $399. 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. Mahfoozi) 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 →