Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mahnaz Behboodikhah, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Behboodikhah
Dr. Mahnaz Behboodikhah is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Newport Beach, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Behboodikhah performed 7,228 Medicare services across 4,340 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Behboodikhah received a total of $10,688 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 685 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Behboodikhah 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 8% volume in CA
$10,688 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,228
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
4,340
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
1,773 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,401 | $12 | $40 |
| 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. |
1,153 | $101 | $240 |
| 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. |
568 | $149 | $320 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
517 | $175 | $540 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
266 | $100 | $300 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 190 | $183 | $455 |
| 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. |
187 | $25 | $75 |
| 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. |
145 | $55 | $175 |
| 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. |
133 | $410 | $1,160 |
| 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. |
87 | $67 | $160 |
| 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. |
76 | $102 | $225 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
64 | $21 | $60 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
64 | $804 | $1,570 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
62 | $31 | $146 |
| 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. |
53 | $22 | $60 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
51 | $64 | $220 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
49 | $21 | $52 |
| 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. |
48 | $140 | $370 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
45 | $13 | $80 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
42 | $52 | $140 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
28 | $47 | $130 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
28 | $22 | $65 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
27 | $201 | $660 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
24 | $46 | $120 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
24 | $16 | $85 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
21 | $278 | $1,000 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $80 | $100 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
18 | $426 | $1,460 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
18 | $59 | $125 |
| 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. |
18 | $80 | $165 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
17 | $93 | $587 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
11 | $27 | $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.
13.8% high complexity
32.8% medium
53.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,688
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,527/year across 7 years
Bottom 37% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
38
Companies
685
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
$10,666 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$22 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,033
2023
$1,669
2022
$1,534
2021
$1,630
2020
$1,148
2019
$1,930
2018
$1,744
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$216
Medtronic, Inc.
$174
Amgen Inc.
$90
Boston Scientific Corporation
$90
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$80
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$67
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$55
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$50
CVRx, Inc.
$32
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,291
Boston Scientific Corporation
$886
Medtronic, Inc.
$863
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$815
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$802
PFIZER INC.
$784
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$759
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$648
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$416
Amgen Inc.
$356
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$338
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$322
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$281
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$263
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$255
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$171
Abbott Laboratories
$159
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$131
Allergan Inc.
$129
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$121
AtriCure, Inc.
$108
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$103
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$90
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$69
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$68
ABIOMED
$64
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$43
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$33
CVRx, Inc.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$27
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Itamar Medical Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% 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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
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. Behboodikhah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), 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. Behboodikhah experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Behboodikhah performed 1,773 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Behboodikhah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Behboodikhah received a total of $10,688 from 38 companies across 685 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. Behboodikhah's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Newport Beach?
Dr. Behboodikhah's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Behboodikhah) 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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