Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nikhil Patel, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Murrieta, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Nikhil Patel is a radiation oncology specialist in Murrieta, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,204 Medicare services across 1,960 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $79,139 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 221 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Patel 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 42% volume in CA
$79,139 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,204
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for radiation oncology
1,960
Unique beneficiaries
$1,352
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
429 | $33 | $172 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
419 | $9 | $59 |
| 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. |
384 | $125 | $626 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
344 | $144 | $645 |
| 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. |
286 | $6,967 | $27,470 |
| 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. |
245 | $42 | $238 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
224 | $819 | $2,832 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
177 | $4,295 | $28,533 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
120 | $708 | $2,411 |
| 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. |
95 | $76 | $276 |
| 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. |
83 | $209 | $1,045 |
| 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. |
68 | $131 | $360 |
| 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. |
67 | $3,368 | $17,425 |
| 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. |
65 | $9,501 | $33,348 |
| 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. |
39 | $662 | $5,877 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
32 | $891 | $3,249 |
| 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. |
31 | $91 | $245 |
| 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. |
31 | $108 | $385 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
20 | $7,557 | $35,596 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
19 | $101 | $487 |
| 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. |
15 | $1,666 | $12,402 |
| Artery occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block an artery, accompanied by a radiologist's review of the results. |
11 | $6,281 | $30,825 |
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.
3.2% high complexity
33.7% medium
63.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$79,139
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,306/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
221
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
$71,539 (90.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,710 (7.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,890 (2.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$33,670
2023
$29,110
2022
$11,136
2021
$2,714
2020
$834
2019
$314
2018
$1,360
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$33,376
Boston Scientific Corporation
$187
Reflow Medical Inc
$59
Philips North America LLC
$49
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$71,869
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,215
Avinger Inc.
$529
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$508
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$431
Abbott Laboratories
$375
Sirtex Medical Inc
$318
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$297
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$183
BIOTRONIK INC.
$152
Balt USA, LLC
$148
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$123
Medtronic, Inc.
$120
Walk Vascular, LLC
$116
Novo Nordisk Inc
$115
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$101
CORDIS US CORP.
$94
Vasorum USA Inc.
$82
Ethicon US, LLC
$77
Reflow Medical Inc
$59
Philips North America LLC
$49
Terumo Medical Corporation
$45
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$41
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$24
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$20
Nevro Corp.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for radiation oncology in CA.
Geographic Context
Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
103
Per 100K population
4.2
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE RANCHO SPRINGS 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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement 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. Patel experienced with ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 429 ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $79,139 from 28 companies across 221 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. Patel's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Murrieta?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $1,352. 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. Patel) 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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