Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Miguel Salazar, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · 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. Salazar
Dr. Miguel Salazar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salazar performed 1,785 Medicare services across 1,220 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salazar received a total of $32,168 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 787 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Salazar 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ 1,785 Medicare services
$32,168 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,785
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,220
Unique beneficiaries
$101
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~99 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. |
470 | $107 | $145 |
| 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. |
307 | $12 | $20 |
| 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. |
152 | $77 | $100 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
119 | $50 | $70 |
| 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. |
78 | $10 | $15 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
63 | $68 | $95 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
58 | $100 | $130 |
| 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. |
49 | $145 | $191 |
| 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. |
45 | $139 | $185 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
43 | $64 | $90 |
| 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. |
38 | $416 | $550 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
38 | $43 | $55 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
32 | $70 | $95 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
31 | $34 | $45 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
30 | $43 | $60 |
| 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. |
28 | $96 | $126 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
22 | $762 | $990 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
21 | $20 | $30 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
21 | $780 | $1,027 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
20 | $174 | $236 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
17 | $57 | $80 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
17 | $247 | $320 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
16 | $18 | $25 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
16 | $46 | $60 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
14 | $156 | $215 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
14 | $175 | $230 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
14 | $78 | $110 |
| 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. |
12 | $674 | $870 |
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.
21.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
78.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$32,168
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,595/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
787
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
$32,168 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,175
2023
$6,300
2022
$5,196
2021
$4,216
2020
$4,050
2019
$3,859
2018
$2,371
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CardioFocus, Inc.
$1,187
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$997
Medtronic, Inc.
$979
Abbott Laboratories
$860
Boston Scientific Corporation
$755
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$222
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$189
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$142
PFIZER INC.
$95
Philips North America LLC
$86
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$70
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$66
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$58
BIOTRONIK INC.
$58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$44
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
Amgen Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$7,884
Abbott Laboratories
$5,208
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,913
CardioFocus, Inc.
$2,821
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$2,181
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$1,308
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,288
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,221
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,148
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$612
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$603
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$563
PFIZER INC.
$511
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$417
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$336
Cook Medical LLC
$294
AbbVie Inc.
$257
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$222
Invuity, Inc.
$222
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$213
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$189
BSN Medical Inc
$153
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$142
Amgen Inc.
$135
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
BIOTRONIK INC.
$126
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
ABBVIE INC.
$121
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Philips North America LLC
$86
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$62
Biom'Up France SAS
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$55
ABIOMED
$47
InfoBionic, Inc
$41
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$33
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$31
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Endologix, Inc.
$22
Preventice Services, LLC
$21
CVRx, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Ardelyx, Inc.
$16
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
bsn medical inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
615
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL
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. Salazar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of CA peers, with 18 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. Salazar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salazar performed 470 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. Salazar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salazar received a total of $32,168 from 50 companies across 787 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. Salazar's costs compare to other cardiologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Salazar's average Medicare payment per service is $101. 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. Salazar) 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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