Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Davidson, M.D
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Davidson
Dr. Robert Davidson is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Davidson performed 2,589 Medicare services across 1,136 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Davidson received a total of $19,329 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 574 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. Davidson 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
▲ Top 40% volume in CA
$19,329 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,589
Medicare services
Top 40% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,136
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~129 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. |
471 | $101 | $400 |
| 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. |
338 | $35 | $45 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
301 | $43 | $59 |
| 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. |
288 | $12 | $75 |
| 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. |
288 | $47 | $65 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
238 | $66 | $300 |
| 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. |
130 | $74 | $300 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
73 | $146 | $500 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
47 | $105 | $300 |
| 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. |
40 | $102 | $400 |
| 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. |
38 | $11 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
31 | $175 | $800 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
25 | $195 | $600 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
24 | $45 | $200 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
24 | $22 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
23 | $45 | $200 |
| 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. |
22 | $175 | $800 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
21 | $64 | $77 |
| 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. |
21 | $149 | $400 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
21 | $247 | $500 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
21 | $34 | $40 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
19 | $18 | $22 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
19 | $47 | $180 |
| 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. |
16 | $119 | $500 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $57 | $200 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
13 | $144 | $200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $177 | $592 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
12 | $83 | $250 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
2.7% medium
95.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,329
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,761/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
574
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
$13,492 (69.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,022 (26.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$815 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,423
2023
$2,554
2022
$2,152
2021
$2,077
2020
$1,812
2019
$1,860
2018
$6,450
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$395
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$324
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$279
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$252
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$148
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$147
Amgen Inc.
$139
Lilly USA, LLC
$97
PFIZER INC.
$86
Cleerly, Inc.
$83
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$76
Novo Nordisk Inc
$69
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$67
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
GENZYME CORPORATION
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Eisai Inc.
$23
Philips North America LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$5,492
Amgen Inc.
$1,768
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,637
PFIZER INC.
$1,463
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,442
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,053
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$941
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$780
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$485
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$445
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$441
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$416
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$364
Novo Nordisk Inc
$347
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$271
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$172
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$140
Lilly USA, LLC
$139
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$116
Cleerly, Inc.
$83
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$81
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$77
HeartFlow, Inc.
$76
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$74
Lundbeck LLC
$68
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$67
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$66
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$52
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$48
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$47
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$33
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$31
CSL Behring
$26
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$25
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
Philips North America LLC
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Preventice Services, LLC
$17
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · AMVUTTRA · Arcalyst · BELSOMRA · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CERDELGA · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cleerly Ischemia · Cologuard Collection Kit · Corlanor · Crysvita · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · Hillrom - MetaNeb System · INJECTAFER · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KEVEYIS · Kcentra · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · Leqembi · LifeVest · Linzess · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NORTHERA · NURTEC ODT · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TEKTURNA · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARACOLL · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
585
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
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. Davidson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of CA peers, 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. Davidson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Davidson performed 471 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. Davidson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Davidson received a total of $19,329 from 55 companies across 574 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. Davidson's costs compare to other cardiologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Davidson's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Davidson) 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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