Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Allon Rafael, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Los Gatos, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rafael from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rafael
Dr. Allon Rafael is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Los Gatos, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rafael performed 1,698 Medicare services across 1,324 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rafael received a total of $15,853 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 308 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology 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. Rafael 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
▲ 1,698 Medicare services
$15,853 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,698
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
1,324
Unique beneficiaries
$135
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 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, 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. |
340 | $121 | $493 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
167 | $19 | $87 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
113 | $32 | $127 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
95 | $21 | $109 |
| Left heart catheterization with pacing and arrhythmia induction A procedure where catheters are inserted to record electrical activity and pace the left lower chamber of the heart. It also involves intentionally inducing an abnormal heart rhythm for diagnostic purposes. |
82 | $137 | $543 |
| 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. |
80 | $148 | $641 |
| 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. |
74 | $763 | $3,379 |
| 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. |
72 | $10 | $30 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
66 | $87 | $871 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
66 | $15 | $130 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
66 | $3 | $53 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
64 | $247 | $1,202 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
58 | $58 | $484 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
57 | $15 | $148 |
| 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. |
52 | $430 | $1,720 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
40 | $249 | $1,197 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
36 | $91 | $648 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
24 | $70 | $292 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
23 | $64 | $378 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
20 | $53 | $328 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
17 | $20 | $90 |
| 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. |
17 | $667 | $2,669 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
16 | $299 | $1,197 |
| 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. |
15 | $102 | $365 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
14 | $486 | $2,607 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
13 | $374 | $1,464 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $181 | $593 |
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.
41.8% high complexity
9.1% medium
49.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,853
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,265/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
23
Companies
308
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
$15,572 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$282 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$375
2023
$804
2022
$1,404
2021
$2,791
2020
$1,486
2019
$4,444
2018
$4,549
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$187
Abbott Laboratories
$72
Inari Medical, Inc.
$42
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 80.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,118
Abbott Laboratories
$2,511
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,319
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$1,822
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,448
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,375
Medtronic, Inc.
$750
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$298
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$224
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$203
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$132
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$98
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
GENZYME CORPORATION
$57
Inari Medical, Inc.
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$41
Terumo Medical Corporation
$36
Stryker Corporation
$34
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 56.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AMVIA EDGE · ANGIO-SEAL · ANORO ELLIPTA · ASSURITY · Accent Pacemaker · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Adempas · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BioMonitor · CARTO 3 · CONFIRM RX · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · DUPIXENT · DURATA · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL EP · GENERAL EP · GlideLight · INTELLANAV · JOT DX · LATITUDE · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NUCALA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OFEV · OPSUMIT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor 7 DR-T · S · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SelectSecure · Solia · TRITANIUM · UPTRAVI · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XOLAIR · YUPELRI · Yupelri
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Rafael is an electrophysiology & remote 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. Rafael experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rafael performed 340 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Rafael receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rafael received a total of $15,853 from 23 companies across 308 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. Rafael's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Los Gatos?
Dr. Rafael's average Medicare payment per service is $135. 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. Rafael) 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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