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Dr. James Joye, D.O.
Interventional Cardiology · Mountain View, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery
— Surgically focused practice
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Joye
Dr. James Joye is an interventional cardiology specialist in Mountain View, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Joye performed 11,359 Medicare services across 7,949 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Joye received a total of $61,206 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Joye 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 7% volume in CA
$61,206 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,359
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for interventional cardiology
7,949
Unique beneficiaries
$393
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
1,292 | $137 | $400 |
| 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. |
1,217 | $232 | $499 |
| 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. |
1,087 | $7 | $42 |
| 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. |
863 | $167 | $382 |
| 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. |
674 | $113 | $195 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
605 | $64 | $167 |
| 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. |
494 | $161 | $390 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
480 | $168 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
458 | $112 | $250 |
| 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. |
432 | $48 | $70 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
424 | $35 | $100 |
| 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. |
317 | $76 | $135 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
273 | $106 | $255 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
273 | $39 | $99 |
| 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. |
182 | $54 | $250 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
161 | $122 | $237 |
| Leg artery stent insertion A procedure to place a stent in the arteries of the leg to keep them open and improve blood flow. |
145 | $7,619 | $15,207 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
144 | $1,679 | $3,622 |
| 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. |
136 | $50 | $83 |
| 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. |
132 | $139 | $289 |
| 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. |
122 | $403 | $1,200 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
114 | $62 | $80 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
105 | $24 | $150 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
102 | $973 | $3,500 |
| 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. |
96 | $22 | $60 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
94 | $247 | $450 |
| 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. |
75 | $26 | $150 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
68 | $135 | $295 |
| Leg artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the first artery treated in the leg to keep it open. |
59 | $8,592 | $16,000 |
| 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. |
58 | $12 | $40 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
52 | $2,417 | $5,000 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
48 | $3,740 | $25,000 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
46 | $121 | $294 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
43 | $8,391 | $17,000 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
41 | $69 | $98 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
39 | $2,914 | $8,795 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
39 | $123 | $1,400 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
32 | $1,288 | $2,200 |
| 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. |
29 | $101 | $150 |
| Artery clot removal and dissolution with fluoroscopy This procedure removes and dissolves a blood clot from an artery or artery graft using fluoroscopic guidance. It is performed on the initial vessel treated. |
28 | $235 | $300 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
25 | $8,119 | $16,000 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
25 | $76 | $500 |
| 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. |
24 | $145 | $300 |
| 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. |
22 | $426 | $1,200 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
20 | $750 | $1,500 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
18 | $992 | $2,000 |
| Artery reopening and stent placement in thigh and behind knee A procedure to reopen blocked arteries in the thigh and behind the knee by placing a stent via a catheter, guided by imaging. |
17 | $740 | $5,000 |
| Arterial catheter insertion with radiologist review A tube is inserted into an artery outside the skull for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
17 | $140 | $2,471 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
16 | $54 | $150 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
16 | $21 | $48 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
15 | $10,601 | $25,000 |
| Artery stent insertion with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to place a stent in an artery outside the heart, neck, brain, chest, or legs. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure proper placement. |
15 | $2,561 | $5,000 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 1 week Recording, analysis, and interpretation of a continuous external electrocardiogram performed over a period of more than one week. |
14 | $78 | $100 |
| Tube insertion in bypass graft for diagnosis A tube is inserted into a bypass graft to allow for diagnostic evaluation. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
14 | $127 | $1,600 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
11 | $592 | $1,500 |
| 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 | $106 | $192 |
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.
20.9% high complexity
43.9% medium
35.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$61,206
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,744/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
65
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$30,000 (49.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19,276 (31.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$10,542 (17.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,388 (2.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,096
2023
$9,671
2022
$30,327
2021
$19,312
2020
$175
2019
$489
2018
$136
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Endologix LLC
$998
Organogenesis Inc.
$51
Abbott Laboratories
$25
CORDIS US CORP.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 97.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$49,276
Endologix LLC
$10,700
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$226
Abbott Laboratories
$203
Organogenesis Inc.
$182
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$123
Boston Scientific Corporation
$111
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$111
Medtronic, Inc.
$66
Baxter Healthcare
$57
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$40
Amgen Inc.
$29
Venclose Inc.
$24
CORDIS US CORP.
$23
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · EVRSF · Endurant · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - BALLOONS · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Grafix PL PRIME · GrafixPL · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · IN.PACT Admiral · JETSTREAM · MERLIN@HOME · Puraply · ROTALINK · Repatha · Torus Stent Graft System · VISTA BRITE TIP · VenaSeal
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
1.8
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
EL CAMINO HEALTH
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. Joye is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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. Joye experienced with complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Joye performed 1,292 complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 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. Joye receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Joye received a total of $61,206 from 16 companies across 65 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. Joye's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Mountain View?
Dr. Joye's average Medicare payment per service is $393. 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. Joye) 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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