Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shadi Yaghoubian, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Yaghoubian
Dr. Shadi Yaghoubian is a hospitalist physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yaghoubian performed 9,498 Medicare services across 6,551 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yaghoubian received a total of $8,405 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 382 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist physician. 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. Yaghoubian 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$8,405 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,498
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for hospitalist physician
6,551
Unique beneficiaries
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~731 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. |
866 | $104 | $400 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
430 | $8 | $30 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
390 | $8 | $300 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
380 | $8 | $200 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 378 | $8 | $100 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
341 | $13 | $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. |
338 | $102 | $750 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
325 | $7 | $200 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
276 | $6 | $85 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
276 | $4 | $200 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
276 | $13 | $200 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
274 | $15 | $200 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
264 | $5 | $200 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
264 | $4 | $200 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
258 | $11 | $200 |
| 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. |
253 | $13 | $125 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
249 | $10 | $300 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
241 | $16 | $300 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
230 | $29 | $300 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
207 | $9 | $200 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
199 | $13 | $200 |
| Iron level test | 196 | $6 | $200 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
191 | $17 | $200 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
184 | $9 | $200 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
182 | $40 | $200 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
175 | $14 | $200 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
166 | $5 | $200 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
159 | $6 | $200 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
157 | $144 | $250 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
134 | $3 | $35 |
| Annual depression screening | 132 | $21 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
108 | $41 | $120 |
| 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. |
96 | $156 | $500 |
| 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. |
92 | $44 | $140 |
| 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. |
73 | $71 | $300 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
64 | $80 | $280 |
| 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. |
62 | $72 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
62 | $34 | $75 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
59 | $4 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 50 | $18 | $200 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
50 | $21 | $200 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
50 | $25 | $250 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
49 | $3 | $35 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
48 | $28 | $200 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
47 | $25 | $200 |
| 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. |
47 | $149 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
33 | $180 | $1,500 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 32 | $192 | $1,000 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
16 | $155 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
16 | $68 | $500 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
15 | $182 | $400 |
| 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 | $184 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
13 | $234 | $500 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
11 | $101 | $350 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
0.3% medium
99.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,405
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,201/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
382
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
$8,380 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,666
2023
$1,567
2022
$1,666
2021
$1,298
2020
$376
2019
$1,116
2018
$716
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$338
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$243
Lilly USA, LLC
$153
Amgen Inc.
$135
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$111
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$106
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$90
Novo Nordisk Inc
$69
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$53
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$23
Philips North America LLC
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,317
Amgen Inc.
$1,183
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$514
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$474
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$443
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$416
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$359
Novo Nordisk Inc
$277
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$269
PFIZER INC.
$250
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$234
AbbVie Inc.
$234
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$211
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$209
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$189
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$153
Lilly USA, LLC
$153
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$106
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$90
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$85
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$84
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$83
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$83
Lundbeck LLC
$69
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$67
CONMED Corporation
$67
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$62
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$60
HeartFlow, Inc.
$56
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$52
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$31
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$26
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$25
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Philips North America LLC
$21
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Itamar Medical Inc
$18
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for hospitalist physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Hospitalist physicians within 10 mi
337
Per 100K population
3.4
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. Yaghoubian is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Yaghoubian experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yaghoubian performed 866 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. Yaghoubian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yaghoubian received a total of $8,405 from 51 companies across 382 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. Yaghoubian's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Yaghoubian's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Yaghoubian) 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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