Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jay Pandhi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · National City, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
655 EUCLID AVE, National City, CA 91950
6195121915
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1407997406 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. Pandhi 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. Pandhi

Dr. Jay Pandhi is a cardiovascular disease specialist in National City, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pandhi performed 2,025 Medicare services across 629 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pandhi received a total of $652 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pandhi 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 48% volume in CA $652 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,025
Medicare services
Top 48% in CA for cardiovascular disease
629
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~107 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
Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes
This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period.
499 $33 $90
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.
340 $65 $192
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month
Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month.
311 $40 $150
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days
Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period.
298 $44 $120
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.
165 $74 $175
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.
128 $7 $30
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
96 $88 $368
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.
95 $107 $356
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.
29 $135 $350
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
19 $173 $434
Cardiac catheterization 17 $216 $717
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.
16 $10 $177
Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education
Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use.
12 $18 $60
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.
5.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
94.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$652
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $130/year across 5 years
Bottom 28% in CA for cardiovascular disease
13
Companies
23
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$652 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$108
2021
$119
2020
$18
2019
$194
2018
$214

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$47
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$25
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$24
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 88.8% of 2022 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2022) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Lilly USA, LLC
$86
ABIOMED
$78
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$74
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$53
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$45
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$42
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$36
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
bioMerieux Inc
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$5
Top 3 companies account for 44.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · ENTRESTO · GENERAL STENTS · HD-IVUS · HeartWare HVAD · Impella · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · POLARIS · ROTABLATOR · RXi Systems · Resolute · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · TRULICITY · Trilogy 100 · VIDAS
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
210
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL
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 2022
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. Pandhi is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Pandhi experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pandhi performed 499 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. Pandhi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pandhi received a total of $652 from 13 companies across 23 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. Pandhi's costs compare to other cardiologists in National City?
Dr. Pandhi's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Pandhi) 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 →