Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tourage Soleimani, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Soleimani
Dr. Tourage Soleimani is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soleimani performed 14,323 Medicare services across 8,688 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soleimani received a total of $8,663 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 429 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. Soleimani 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 4% volume in CA
$8,663 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,323
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for cardiovascular disease
8,688
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~754 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. |
1,939 | $72 | $228 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
992 | $44 | $150 |
| 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. |
927 | $12 | $75 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
783 | $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. |
777 | $8 | $35 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
776 | $10 | $50 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
775 | $9 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
773 | $16 | $40 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
764 | $13 | $35 |
| 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. |
658 | $101 | $316 |
| 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. |
458 | $95 | $337 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 456 | $416 | $1,000 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
417 | $154 | $1,040 |
| 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. |
366 | $178 | $619 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
276 | $62 | $350 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
228 | $124 | $350 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
227 | $1,724 | $6,500 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
225 | $9 | $60 |
| 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. |
224 | $45 | $139 |
| 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. |
178 | $68 | $220 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
136 | $4 | $25 |
| 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. |
131 | $127 | $515 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
114 | $95 | $369 |
| 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. |
111 | $145 | $614 |
| Iron level test | 103 | $6 | $40 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
101 | $14 | $25 |
| 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. |
100 | $9 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
99 | $15 | $40 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
98 | $13 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
92 | $19 | $60 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
84 | $6 | $25 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
80 | $86 | $420 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
67 | $91 | $150 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
60 | $29 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
57 | $88 | $480 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 50 | $18 | $60 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
45 | $10 | $150 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
45 | $20 | $150 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
41 | $404 | $1,450 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
38 | $37 | $141 |
| 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. |
34 | $43 | $120 |
| 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. |
30 | $4 | $16 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
30 | $33 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
30 | $34 | $40 |
| 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. |
27 | $4 | $16 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
25 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
25 | $181 | $679 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 21 | $172 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
21 | $101 | $417 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
19 | $58 | $150 |
| 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. |
17 | $224 | $614 |
| 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. |
17 | $142 | $631 |
| 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. |
17 | $63 | $339 |
| 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. |
16 | $21 | $50 |
| 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. |
16 | $25 | $35 |
| 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. |
16 | $25 | $75 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
16 | $12 | $50 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
16 | $13 | $50 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
16 | $18 | $45 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 16 | $6 | $40 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
15 | $481 | $5,000 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
12 | $45 | $125 |
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.
3.8% high complexity
14.9% medium
81.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,663
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,238/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
429
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
$8,663 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$885
2023
$882
2022
$1,312
2021
$1,924
2020
$1,041
2019
$1,234
2018
$1,387
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$318
Amgen Inc.
$150
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$87
Abbott Laboratories
$73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$69
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$65
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Baxter Healthcare
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 62.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,462
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,172
Amgen Inc.
$1,146
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,095
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$842
PFIZER INC.
$528
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$314
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$305
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$186
Abbott Laboratories
$158
Boston Scientific Corporation
$143
Novo Nordisk Inc
$121
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$103
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$85
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$79
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$62
Cook Incorporated
$62
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$60
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$58
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$57
Allergan Inc.
$55
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$50
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$27
Baxter Healthcare
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$25
BIOTRONIK INC.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Preventice Services, LLC
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEIR · Acticor · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · GALLANT · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · INJECTAFER · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LifeVest · Livalo · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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
574
Per 100K population
5.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WEST LA
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Soleimani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Soleimani experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Soleimani performed 1,939 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. Soleimani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Soleimani received a total of $8,663 from 37 companies across 429 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. Soleimani's costs compare to other cardiologists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Soleimani's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Soleimani) 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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