Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jie Ling

Internal Medicine · Millbrae, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
101 EL CAMINO REAL, Millbrae, CA 94030
6506517175
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1003187766 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ling 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. Ling

Dr. Jie Ling is an internal medicine specialist in Millbrae, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ling performed 991 Medicare services across 775 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ling received a total of $8,249 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Ling 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 32% volume in CA $8,249 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
991
Medicare services
Top 32% in CA for internal medicine
775
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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.
294 $102 $350
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.
112 $71 $150
Annual depression screening 104 $23 $40
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 98 $23 $40
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
95 $153 $220
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
53 $36 $40
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.
39 $72 $100
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.
30 $109 $280
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
27 $36 $40
SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL
Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose.
23 $48 $100
SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL
A vaccine injection to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The dose contains 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter volume.
23 $0 $100
COVID-19 vaccine administration
Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
18 $48 $60
COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent)
Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection.
18 $128 $149
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose.
16 $22 $45
Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent
A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria.
16 $131 $190
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
14 $69 $177
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.
11 $67 $230
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 ↗
$8,249
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,178/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
253
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
$8,249 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,140
2023
$999
2022
$1,382
2021
$1,016
2020
$838
2019
$1,826
2018
$1,049

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$216
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$143
Amgen Inc.
$142
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$140
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$64
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,396
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$837
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$782
Lilly USA, LLC
$625
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$565
Amgen Inc.
$531
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$411
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$379
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$300
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$258
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$249
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$207
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$203
Abbott Laboratories
$179
AbbVie, Inc.
$158
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$132
Relypsa, Inc.
$124
PFIZER INC.
$116
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$87
Genentech USA, Inc.
$77
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$71
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
ABBVIE INC.
$52
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$48
Allergan, Inc.
$47
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$44
UCB, Inc.
$43
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$32
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Horizon Pharma plc
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.5% 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.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,419
Per 100K population
458.9
County median income
$156,000
Nearest hospital
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
2.5 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. Ling is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ling experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ling performed 294 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. Ling receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ling received a total of $8,249 from 38 companies across 253 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. Ling's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Millbrae?
Dr. Ling's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Ling) 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 →
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 →