Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, MD
Internal Medicine · Murrieta, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bhojraj
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj is an internal medicine specialist in Murrieta, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhojraj performed 2,531 Medicare services across 2,060 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhojraj received a total of $149,980 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 528 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Bhojraj 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in CA
$149,980 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,531
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for internal medicine
2,060
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
886 | $6 | $22 |
| 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. |
402 | $93 | $345 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
141 | $159 | $566 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
140 | $47 | $512 |
| 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 | $66 | $245 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 107 | $34 | $108 |
| 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. |
81 | $65 | $185 |
| 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. |
66 | $164 | $573 |
| 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. |
58 | $55 | $197 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
54 | $76 | $222 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
40 | $6 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
40 | $3 | $188 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
31 | $8 | $13 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
31 | $8 | $43 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
31 | $20 | $320 |
| 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. |
30 | $13 | $39 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
26 | $10 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
26 | $13 | $43 |
| 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. |
24 | $10 | $145 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $109 | $350 |
| 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. |
22 | $163 | $564 |
| 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. |
20 | $118 | $447 |
| 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. |
19 | $135 | $485 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
18 | $422 | $1,347 |
| 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. |
16 | $18 | $57 |
| 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. |
16 | $12 | $38 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
16 | $89 | $735 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 15 | $181 | $2,585 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $20 | $64 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
13 | $11 | $41 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $19 | $70 |
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.
7.7% high complexity
22.4% medium
69.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$149,980
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $21,426/year across 7 years
Top 1% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
528
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
$132,644 (88.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,975 (8.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,360 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$11,502
2023
$19,643
2022
$31,466
2021
$23,128
2020
$24,805
2019
$18,190
2018
$21,245
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,954
Lilly USA, LLC
$5,312
Itamar Medical Inc
$73
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$66
Cook Medical LLC
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42,808
Lilly USA, LLC
$34,860
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24,312
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18,257
Abbott Laboratories
$9,697
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$8,101
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$4,548
Amgen Inc.
$886
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$811
PFIZER INC.
$505
Boston Scientific Corporation
$492
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$490
Medtronic, Inc.
$432
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$419
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$412
ABIOMED
$344
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$332
BIOTRONIK INC.
$297
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$251
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$238
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$198
GE HealthCare
$136
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$133
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$124
CathWorks, Inc.
$112
Pfizer Inc.
$110
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
Itamar Medical Inc
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$57
Cook Medical LLC
$53
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$46
CHIESI USA, INC.
$37
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$23
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 68.0% 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 (88%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in internal medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
289
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-MURRIETA
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. Bhojraj is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers, with 20 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. Bhojraj experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhojraj performed 886 ekg interpretation and report 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. Bhojraj receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhojraj received a total of $149,980 from 44 companies across 528 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. Bhojraj's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Murrieta?
Dr. Bhojraj's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Bhojraj) 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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