Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christina Economides, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Economides
Dr. Christina Economides is an interventional cardiology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Economides performed 1,237 Medicare services across 704 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Economides received a total of $120,416 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 286 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Economides 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
▲ 1,237 Medicare services
$120,416 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,237
Medicare services
Bottom 30% in CA for interventional cardiology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
704
Unique beneficiaries
$92
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~69 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. |
391 | $99 | $356 |
| 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. |
266 | $102 | $281 |
| 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. |
120 | $12 | $119 |
| 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. |
70 | $68 | $191 |
| 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. |
68 | $149 | $499 |
| 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. |
53 | $148 | $530 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
38 | $47 | $100 |
| 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. |
30 | $127 | $461 |
| 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. |
26 | $68 | $253 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
25 | $39 | $79 |
| 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. |
24 | $24 | $111 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 24 | $211 | $810 |
| 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. |
22 | $111 | $444 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
20 | $198 | $3,214 |
| 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. |
19 | $11 | $40 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
16 | $120 | $1,850 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
13 | $42 | $135 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
12 | $56 | $200 |
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.
7.0% high complexity
2.9% medium
90.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$120,416
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,202/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
286
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$91,851 (76.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,584 (13.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,857 (9.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$125 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$29,848
2023
$28,228
2022
$11,402
2021
$1,464
2020
$17,742
2019
$17,995
2018
$13,737
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CVRx, Inc.
$20,200
ABIOMED
$8,246
Abbott Laboratories
$348
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$179
Inari Medical, Inc.
$173
Recor Medical Inc
$151
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$150
Medtronic, Inc.
$150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$123
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Philips North America LLC
$21
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 96.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CVRx, Inc.
$54,055
Terumo Medical Corporation
$36,571
ABIOMED
$15,733
BIOTRONIK INC.
$4,460
Abbott Laboratories
$4,084
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$1,726
Boston Scientific Corporation
$961
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$451
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$413
Inari Medical, Inc.
$363
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$225
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$216
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$159
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$156
Recor Medical Inc
$151
Medtronic, Inc.
$150
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$147
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$123
Teleflex LLC
$31
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$21
Philips North America LLC
$21
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$20
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6496) FM Other · (BQ9) Coronary IVUS · ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · ASSURITY · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOMEMS · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Confirm Rx · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · ELUVIA · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · Endurity Pacemaker · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fortify Assura · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · Glidesheath · ICDs · Impella · JARDIANCE · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LUX DX · Launcher · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MetaCross · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · No Associated Product · OPTOWIRE · Optitorque · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · Pacemakers · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · Repatha · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Sentinel · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TR Band · Tendril Pacing Lead · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · WAINUA
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 (76%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for interventional cardiology in CA.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
109
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PIH HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
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. Economides is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Economides experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Economides performed 391 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. Economides receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Economides received a total of $120,416 from 26 companies across 286 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. Economides's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Economides's average Medicare payment per service is $92. 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. Economides) 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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