Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Harold Tabaie, MD
Thoracic Surgery · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tabaie
Dr. Harold Tabaie is a thoracic surgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tabaie performed 6,425 Medicare services across 2,440 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tabaie received a total of $121,390 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 319 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tabaie 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 1% volume in CA
$121,390 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,425
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for thoracic surgery
2,440
Unique beneficiaries
$659
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
1,137 | $86 | $140 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
864 | $18 | $25 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
380 | $942 | $2,488 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
342 | $235 | $874 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
336 | $132 | $311 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
218 | $273 | $1,188 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
215 | $8,309 | $14,419 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
214 | $4,117 | $15,000 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
192 | $48 | $125 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
180 | $105 | $250 |
| 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. |
175 | $102 | $171 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
174 | $659 | $2,675 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
134 | $143 | $350 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
128 | $138 | $300 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
126 | $1,352 | $3,500 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
124 | $1,936 | $6,536 |
| Simple wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A simple repair of a surface wound on the scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
116 | $50 | $250 |
| Secondary removal and dissolving of blood clot from artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance This procedure involves removing and dissolving a blood clot from an artery or artery graft. Fluoroscopic guidance is used to assist in the process. |
114 | $1,094 | $2,600 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
111 | $59 | $120 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
106 | $111 | $186 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
86 | $218 | $325 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
85 | $35 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
81 | $139 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
79 | $116 | $299 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
78 | $170 | $322 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
78 | $117 | $299 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
75 | $122 | $265 |
| 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. |
71 | $12 | $60 |
| 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. |
67 | $76 | $146 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
61 | $62 | $285 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
60 | $403 | $800 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
52 | $570 | $2,010 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
52 | $1 | $5 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
41 | $162 | $254 |
| 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. |
40 | $110 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
20 | $108 | $250 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
13 | $0 | $150 |
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.
25.8% high complexity
14.6% medium
59.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$121,390
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,341/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
319
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$105,347 (86.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,043 (13.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$106,984
2023
$1,567
2022
$2,363
2021
$1,746
2020
$1,520
2019
$4,524
2018
$2,686
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$105,347
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$734
Cook Medical LLC
$360
Abbott Laboratories
$326
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$59
Philips North America LLC
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$48
Top 3 companies account for 99.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$105,347
Cook Medical LLC
$6,402
Terumo Medical Corporation
$3,184
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$2,656
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$923
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$772
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$560
Abbott Laboratories
$534
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$190
Vascular Insights, LLC
$155
BTG International, Inc.
$115
Vasorum USA Inc.
$114
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$112
Cook Incorporated
$97
CORDIS US CORP.
$77
Boston Scientific Corporation
$73
Philips North America LLC
$55
Venclose Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6577) Visions 014 · (9281) Turbo Elite · ADVANCE · ANGIO-SEAL · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR · Advance · Amplatz · CELT ACD · COOK · COOK CELECT · COOK MEDICAL ACCESSORIES · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL BEACON · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COOK MEDICAL INTRODUCERS · COOK MEDICAL MICROPUNCTURE · COOK MEDICAL STENTS · COOK MEDICAL WIRE GUIDES · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Clarivein · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Beacon · Cook Medical Catheters · Cook Medical Flexor Ansel · Cook Medical Introducers · Cook Medical Micropuncture · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Wire Guides · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · EVRSF · Glidesheath · HawkOne · IVUS Systems · Infinion 16 · LifeStream · METACROSS OTW · MYNX CONTROL · MetaCross · Micropuncture · Misago · Navicross · Optitorque · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Peel-Away · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · R2P MISAGO · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · SABER · TORCON NB · TORNADO · TR Band · Torcon NB · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · Visions PV .035 · WavelinQ · ZILVER PTX · Zilver 635
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for thoracic surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
156
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
MONTEREY PARK HOSPITAL
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Tabaie is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% 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. Tabaie experienced with radiologist review of additional artery image?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tabaie performed 1,137 radiologist review of additional artery image 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. Tabaie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tabaie received a total of $121,390 from 18 companies across 319 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. Tabaie's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Tabaie's average Medicare payment per service is $659. 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. Tabaie) 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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