Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mehrdad Pakdaman, MD
Family Medicine · 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pakdaman
Dr. Mehrdad Pakdaman is a family medicine specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pakdaman performed 17,934 Medicare services across 5,488 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pakdaman received a total of $13,009 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 545 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Pakdaman 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
$13,009 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,934
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for family medicine
5,488
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~944 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 (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. |
10,262 | $76 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,199 | $8 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
773 | $1 | $80 |
| 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. |
500 | $12 | $90 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
470 | $107 | $250 |
| 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. |
470 | $135 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
447 | $149 | $450 |
| 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. |
443 | $175 | $300 |
| 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. |
414 | $157 | $200 |
| 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. |
409 | $137 | $200 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
390 | $16 | $80 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
281 | $103 | $200 |
| 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. |
253 | $12 | $80 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
225 | $62 | $200 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
215 | $126 | $250 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
186 | $49 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
186 | $33 | $40 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
156 | $91 | $150 |
| Testosterone enanthate injection An injection of testosterone enanthate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
138 | $0 | $80 |
| Burn wound care, 5-10% body surface This procedure involves changing dressings or removing dead tissue from burn wounds covering 5 to 10 percent of the total body surface area. |
134 | $62 | $80 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
128 | $60 | $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. |
49 | $122 | $175 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
43 | $20 | $100 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
43 | $41 | $100 |
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
38 | $0 | $80 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
32 | $0 | $80 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
19 | $49 | $50 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $33 | $40 |
| Tuberculosis skin test A small amount of fluid is injected under the skin to check for a reaction that indicates exposure to tuberculosis bacteria. |
12 | $9 | $90 |
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.
5.1% high complexity
22.8% medium
72.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,009
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,858/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
545
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
$12,736 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$273 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,895
2023
$1,959
2022
$1,592
2021
$1,312
2020
$392
2019
$1,771
2018
$3,089
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$573
ABBVIE INC.
$469
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$325
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$250
Ardelyx, Inc.
$204
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$145
Radius Health, Inc.
$119
Novo Nordisk Inc
$102
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$84
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$83
Lilly USA, LLC
$60
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$53
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
GENZYME CORPORATION
$34
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
PFIZER INC.
$28
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,462
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,911
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$675
ABBVIE INC.
$626
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$556
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$541
PFIZER INC.
$482
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$478
Ardelyx, Inc.
$383
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$357
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$340
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$320
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$290
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$265
Allergan Inc.
$246
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$227
Lilly USA, LLC
$221
Radius Health, Inc.
$198
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$191
Novo Nordisk Inc
$173
Allergan, Inc.
$168
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$167
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$157
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$145
GENZYME CORPORATION
$119
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$114
AbbVie Inc.
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$103
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$100
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$91
Almatica Pharma LLC
$85
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$81
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$80
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$73
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
AbbVie, Inc.
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$26
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$22
HeartFlow, Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$17
Horizon Pharma plc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,131
Per 100K population
31.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA
1.6 mi
1.6 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. Pakdaman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Pakdaman experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pakdaman performed 10,262 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Pakdaman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pakdaman received a total of $13,009 from 53 companies across 545 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. Pakdaman's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Pakdaman's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Pakdaman) 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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