Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joni Doherty, M.D., PH.D., F.A.C.S

Otolaryngology · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 5100, Los Angeles, CA 90033
3234425790
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1497786628 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. Doherty

Dr. Joni Doherty is an otolaryngology specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Doherty performed 719 Medicare services across 570 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Doherty received a total of $17,289 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Doherty 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 ▲ 719 Medicare services $17,289 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
719
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in CA for otolaryngology
570
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~38 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
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
 286 $8 $112
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.
 223 $77 $400
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.
 96 $103 $600
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
 47 $25 $175
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.
 45 $51 $275
Cochlear implant insertion
Surgical placement of a device into the inner ear to provide sound signals to the brain for hearing.
 11 $999 $6,000
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
 11 $70 $400
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 ↗
$17,289
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,470/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
73
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
$12,798 (74.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,478 (25.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$884
2023
$444
2022
$4,277
2021
$9,410
2020
$219
2019
$819
2018
$1,236

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cochlear Americas
$294
Medtronic, Inc.
$284
iotaMotion, Inc.
$176
MED-EL Corporation
$91
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$38
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Vision LLC
$8,898
Alcon Research LLC
$3,900
Medtronic, Inc.
$928
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$783
Cochlear Americas
$631
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$547
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$275
MED-EL Corporation
$249
Grace Medical, Inc.
$244
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$186
iotaMotion, Inc.
$176
Stryker Corporation
$113
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$106
Advanced Bionics, LLC
$81
Oticon Medical, LLC
$77
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$38
Olympus America Inc.
$26
ALK-Abello, Inc
$17
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 79.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · ACCLARENT AERA · ANSPACH · BCI 602 Kit · COCHLEAR NUCLEUS CI632 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · HiResolution Bionic Ear System · MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System · Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2 FLEXsoft · NGENUITY · NIM · NIM VITAL · NUVENT · Nucleus · Odactra · Olympus Capital Accessories · Otovel · PONTO BONE ANCHORED HEARING SYSTEM · PROPEL · Sinuva · Sophono · StealthStation · i7 · iotaSOFT
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 (74%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for otolaryngology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
261
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL
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. Doherty is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven 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. Doherty experienced with microscopic ear examination?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Doherty performed 286 microscopic ear examination 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. Doherty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Doherty received a total of $17,289 from 19 companies across 73 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. Doherty's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Doherty's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Doherty) 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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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 →