Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elayne Garber, MD
Rheumatology · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Garber 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. Garber
Dr. Elayne Garber is a rheumatology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garber performed 19,114 Medicare services across 4,819 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garber received a total of $4,889 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Garber 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 18% volume in CA
$4,889 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,114
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for rheumatology
4,819
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) | 3,072 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,979 | $4 | $15 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,972 | $8 | $10 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
1,925 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,780 | $157 | $230 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,629 | $0 | $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. |
1,180 | $112 | $170 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
979 | $1 | $10 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
974 | $52 | $120 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
474 | $35 | $56 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
433 | $44 | $62 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
346 | $44 | $73 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
275 | $5 | $20 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
260 | $32 | $53 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
219 | $33 | $48 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
198 | $39 | $52 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
167 | $48 | $182 |
| Joint fluid diagnostic test A procedure to analyze fluid removed from a joint to help diagnose the cause of joint problems. |
157 | $6 | $30 |
| 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. |
150 | $13 | $200 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
142 | $21 | $30 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
122 | $59 | $95 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 106 | $6 | $22 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 106 | $188 | $400 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
104 | $35 | $57 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
74 | $31 | $61 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
58 | $31 | $62 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 48 | $6 | $12 |
| Body fluid cell count | 45 | $5 | $40 |
| Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid Laboratory analysis to identify crystals found in tissue samples or body fluids. |
44 | $7 | $40 |
| 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. |
37 | $80 | $105 |
| 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. |
34 | $7 | $38 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
25 | $31 | $52 |
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 ↗$4,889
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $698/year across 7 years
Top 40% in CA for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
315
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
$4,889 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,429
2023
$1,233
2022
$1,011
2021
$334
2020
$102
2019
$357
2018
$422
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$409
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$212
Amgen Inc.
$153
Radius Health, Inc.
$145
UCB, Inc.
$104
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
PFIZER INC.
$95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$77
SOBI, INC
$45
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 54.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$894
ABBVIE INC.
$855
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$490
PFIZER INC.
$442
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$350
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$273
Lilly USA, LLC
$251
Radius Health, Inc.
$226
UCB, Inc.
$193
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$180
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
AbbVie Inc.
$73
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$66
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Horizon Pharma plc
$56
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$47
SOBI, INC
$45
AbbVie, Inc.
$42
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$39
Celgene Corporation
$36
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$22
Sandoz Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · CHANTIX · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · Crysvita · EVENITY · Enbrel · HUMIRA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · KINERET · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Mitigare · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · Prolia · RAYOS · REDITREX · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
204
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
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. Garber is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Garber experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garber performed 3,072 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. Garber receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garber received a total of $4,889 from 26 companies across 315 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. Garber's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Garber's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Garber) 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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