Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marlon Ramilo, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Modesto, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ramilo
Dr. Marlon Ramilo is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Modesto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramilo performed 2,718 Medicare services across 1,923 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramilo received a total of $441,208 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1065 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Ramilo 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 39% volume in CA
$441,208 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,718
Medicare services
Top 39% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,923
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
781 | $63 | $188 |
| 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. |
425 | $58 | $208 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
384 | $11 | $40 |
| 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. |
156 | $137 | $520 |
| 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. |
138 | $97 | $217 |
| 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. |
129 | $107 | $291 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
127 | $17 | $59 |
| 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. |
103 | $95 | $269 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
79 | $132 | $455 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
73 | $5 | $23 |
| 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. |
70 | $155 | $390 |
| 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. |
43 | $10 | $33 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $120 | $439 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
29 | $20 | $66 |
| Nuclear heart scan with blood volume measurement A nuclear medicine test that uses labeled red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat. The procedure utilizes SPECT imaging to assess heart pumping function over multiple cycles. |
28 | $41 | $153 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
23 | $14 | $70 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
22 | $20 | $68 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
18 | $17 | $63 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
14 | $85 | $290 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
13 | $14 | $49 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
13 | $2 | $9 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 11 | $213 | $748 |
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
40.5% medium
55.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$441,208
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $63,030/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
1,065
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
$423,763 (96.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,066 (3.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$379 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$73,006
2023
$154,556
2022
$103,828
2021
$8,902
2020
$11,369
2019
$53,525
2018
$36,024
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63,456
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$4,680
Abbott Laboratories
$1,568
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$691
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$439
United Therapeutics Corporation
$396
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$349
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$331
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$224
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$157
Amgen Inc.
$142
Boston Scientific Corporation
$139
ABIOMED
$136
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$123
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$62
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$56
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$148,478
Novo Nordisk Inc
$123,755
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$105,395
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31,789
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$8,454
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$7,598
Abbott Laboratories
$4,054
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,469
Amgen Inc.
$1,228
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$824
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$814
United Therapeutics Corporation
$767
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$745
ABIOMED
$714
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$546
Boston Scientific Corporation
$498
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$471
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$370
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$342
Lilly USA, LLC
$335
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$331
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$252
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$233
Medtronic, Inc.
$215
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$200
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$196
SOBI, INC
$150
Relypsa, Inc.
$139
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$137
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$127
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$124
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$123
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$122
PFIZER INC.
$97
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$92
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 85.6% 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 →
The majority of payments (96%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS 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. Ramilo is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, 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. Ramilo experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramilo performed 781 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Ramilo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramilo received a total of $441,208 from 37 companies across 1,065 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. Ramilo's costs compare to other cardiologists in Modesto?
Dr. Ramilo's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Ramilo) 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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