Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marc Girsky, MD INC
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · 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. Girsky
Dr. Marc Girsky is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Girsky performed 1,115 Medicare services across 736 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Girsky received a total of $43,150 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 524 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Girsky 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ 1,115 Medicare services
$43,150 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,115
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
736
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~56 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. |
398 | $103 | $285 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
163 | $11 | $50 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
130 | $68 | $285 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
86 | $41 | $195 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
61 | $10 | $600 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
52 | $91 | $375 |
| 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. |
42 | $135 | $370 |
| 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. |
33 | $145 | $426 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
26 | $78 | $230 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
22 | $413 | $1,400 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
21 | $41 | $140 |
| 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. |
20 | $24 | $100 |
| Relocation of pacemaker skin pocket This procedure involves moving the pacemaker generator to a new location under the skin. It is performed to adjust the position of the device within the body. |
18 | $265 | $940 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
18 | $51 | $170 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
14 | $681 | $2,205 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
11 | $20 | $70 |
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.
26.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
73.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$43,150
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,164/year across 7 years
Top 29% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
524
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
$27,690 (64.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,335 (35.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$125 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,837
2023
$10,138
2022
$6,278
2021
$3,055
2020
$7,424
2019
$7,954
2018
$3,465
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,347
Abbott Laboratories
$959
ABIOMED
$424
Medtronic, Inc.
$84
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30,144
Abbott Laboratories
$4,806
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$3,169
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,320
Medtronic, Inc.
$998
ABIOMED
$709
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$323
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$194
Invuity, Inc.
$125
CVRx, Inc.
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$81
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$53
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$25
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$24
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9267) AngioSculpt CV RX · ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · ACUITY · ALLURE QUADRA · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AVVIGO Guidance System · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · CHOICE · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · COMET · CareLink · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · CorPath GRX · DYNAGEN · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · Emerge Push · FINELINE · FINELINE II Sterox · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - STENTS · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Catheter · General - Stents · General - Therapies · ICDs · INGEVITY · INGEVITY MRI · INGEVITY+ · Impella · IntellaMap Orion · JOT DX · LATITUDE · LIFESPARC · LOTUS EDGE · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Lasso · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · No Associated Product · OPTICROSS · Pacemakers · Photonblade · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · ROTAPRO · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rhythmia Mapping System · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · SYNERGY · Sentinel · TENDRIL · Tendril Pacing Lead · ULTRA ICE · Valiant Captivia · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · Watchman · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary stent system · ZIO XT Patch
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 (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LA
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. Girsky is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 20 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. Girsky experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Girsky performed 398 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. Girsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Girsky received a total of $43,150 from 17 companies across 524 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. Girsky's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Girsky's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Girsky) 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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