Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gagandeep Brar, MD

Hematology & Oncology · Mission Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
15031 RINALDI ST STE 150, Mission Hills, CA 91345
8186604700
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1528323177 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. Brar 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. Brar

Dr. Gagandeep Brar is a hematology & oncology specialist in Mission Hills, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Brar performed 577 Medicare services across 253 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Brar received a total of $4,013 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 22 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Brar 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 ▲ 577 Medicare services $4,013 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
577
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in CA for hematology & oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
253
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~44 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
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
130 $14 $93
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.
112 $100 $434
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
87 $124 $606
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.
78 $102 $475
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.
61 $147 $643
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.
34 $144 $633
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 24 $163 $755
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
17 $13 $81
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
17 $31 $192
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.
17 $65 $276
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.
15.1% high complexity
25.5% medium
59.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,013
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $669/year across 6 years
Top 47% in CA for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
22
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,787 (44.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,515 (37.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$711 (17.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$353
2023
$169
2022
$99
2021
$3,227
2019
$66
2018
$100

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$104
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$66
Tempus AI, Inc
$56
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$49
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$35
Incyte Corporation
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 63.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Exelixis Inc.
$1,687
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,515
GENZYME CORPORATION
$202
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$144
Incyte Corporation
$124
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$68
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$66
Tempus AI, Inc
$56
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$35
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$28
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 84.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRAFTOVI · CABOMETYX · DEFITELIO · FRUZAQLA · KEYTRUDA · LIBTAYO · OPDIVO · Onivyde · PEMAZYRE · SARCLISA · SOMATULINE DEPOT · TECENTRIQ · XT CDX
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 →

The majority of payments (44%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in hematology & oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
286
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - PANORAMA CITY
3.1 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. Brar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Brar experienced with intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Brar performed 130 intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance 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. Brar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Brar received a total of $4,013 from 13 companies across 22 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. Brar's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Mission Hills?
Dr. Brar's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Brar) 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 →