Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Murtaza Rizvi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1155, Los Angeles, CA 90025
4242938861
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1205071073 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. Rizvi

Dr. Murtaza Rizvi is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rizvi performed 354 Medicare services across 242 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rizvi received a total of $2,660 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Rizvi 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 354 Medicare services $2,660 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
354
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in CA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
242
Unique beneficiaries
$273
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~21 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.
 117 $104 $275
Muscle graft to arm
A surgical procedure to create a muscle graft for transfer to the arm.
 66 $967 $3,638
Tendon repair, finger or palm
Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand.
 55 $227 $1,763
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.
 36 $116 $350
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
 30 $30 $70
Tendon or ligament injection
A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament.
 20 $26 $249
Incision of finger tendon sheath
A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon.
 17 $130 $1,736
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
 13 $13 $200
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 ↗
$2,660
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $380/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in CA for orthopedic surgery
26
Companies
75
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
$2,660 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$525
2023
$370
2022
$449
2021
$420
2020
$214
2019
$511
2018
$171

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$234
Stryker Corporation
$175
ABBVIE INC.
$116
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$498
Allergan, Inc.
$289
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$234
Stryker Corporation
$194
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$181
AbbVie Inc.
$131
Amgen Inc.
$130
NuVasive, Inc.
$126
Sientra, Inc.
$120
ABBVIE INC.
$116
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$81
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$74
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$57
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
Bioventus LLC
$48
PolyNovo North America LLC
$48
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Misonix Inc
$40
Allergan Inc.
$35
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$29
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$25
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$24
KCI USA, Inc.
$18
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTISHIELD · ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander · Amitiza · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BoneScalpel · Checkpoint Stimulators · DAXI · DAXXIFY · DYNASPLINT · Dynasplint · EVENITY · EVOLVE · GELSYN 3 · INSTRUMENTS-ORTHOPEDIC · MemoryGel Breast Implants · NATRELLE · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · O-ARM-Spine · OFIRMEV · PICO · PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System · PREVENA · SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT · Trintellix · VARIAX · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
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.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
511
Per 100K population
5.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
1.1 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. Rizvi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Rizvi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rizvi performed 117 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. Rizvi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rizvi received a total of $2,660 from 26 companies across 75 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. Rizvi's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Los Angeles?
Dr. Rizvi's average Medicare payment per service is $273. 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. Rizvi) 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 →