Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Maryam Seddigh Tonekaboni, M.D.
Family Medicine · Northridge, 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. Seddigh Tonekaboni
Dr. Maryam Seddigh Tonekaboni is a family medicine specialist in Northridge, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Seddigh Tonekaboni performed 5,805 Medicare services across 1,845 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Seddigh Tonekaboni received a total of $5,997 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 176 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Seddigh Tonekaboni 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$5,997 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,805
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for family medicine
1,845
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~415 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 patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
1,045 | $42 | $100 |
| 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. |
1,038 | $34 | $80 |
| 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. |
706 | $107 | $190 |
| 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. |
453 | $45 | $150 |
| 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. |
450 | $77 | $160 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
242 | $19 | $40 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
153 | $20 | $80 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
147 | $8 | $30 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
128 | $89 | $150 |
| 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. |
124 | $49 | $100 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
122 | $33 | $50 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 121 | $18 | $50 |
| Application of low energy heat This procedure involves the application of low energy heat to the body. It is a therapeutic modality used to deliver heat to specific areas. |
119 | $4 | $30 |
| Needle insertion into 3 or more muscles Insertion of a needle into three or more muscles. |
107 | $33 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
96 | $140 | $200 |
| Annual depression screening | 81 | $21 | $50 |
| 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. |
69 | $154 | $230 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
69 | $37 | $60 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
62 | $44 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
39 | $33 | $50 |
| 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. |
36 | $134 | $360 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
35 | $11 | $51 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 35 | $236 | $400 |
| 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. |
34 | $173 | $440 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
31 | $106 | $242 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
28 | $173 | $380 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
25 | $18 | $80 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
23 | $94 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
23 | $178 | $250 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
22 | $241 | $350 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
21 | $33 | $50 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
21 | $27 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
18 | $103 | $270 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
18 | $32 | $50 |
| 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. |
18 | $13 | $100 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
16 | $53 | $150 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
16 | $1 | $25 |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures. |
14 | $110 | $280 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
3.2% medium
96.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,997
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $857/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
176
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
$5,495 (91.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$502 (8.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$885
2023
$908
2022
$652
2021
$685
2020
$891
2019
$112
2018
$1,865
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$198
Amgen Inc.
$197
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$145
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
Lundbeck LLC
$53
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$44
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$28
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$21
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,484
Amgen Inc.
$791
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$769
Lilly USA, LLC
$516
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$418
Novo Nordisk Inc
$392
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$374
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$194
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$163
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$145
Exact Sciences Corporation
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$63
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$61
Lundbeck LLC
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Merz North America, Inc.
$48
McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc.
$46
AbbVie Inc.
$42
Phadia US Inc.
$35
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$32
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$28
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$25
Hologic, LLC
$22
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Allergan Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMYVID · APTIMA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · CREON · ClosureFast · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUPIXENT · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FORTEO · ImmunoCAP · JARDIANCE · Linzess · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · ONPATTRO · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Repatha · Saxenda · TRINTELLIX · TRULANCE · Tresiba · Trulance · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Wegovy · XEOMIN · XIFAXAN · ZEPBOUND · ZORYVE
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,173
Per 100K population
22.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Seddigh Tonekaboni is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Seddigh Tonekaboni experienced with remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Seddigh Tonekaboni performed 1,045 remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 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. Seddigh Tonekaboni receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Seddigh Tonekaboni received a total of $5,997 from 31 companies across 176 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. Seddigh Tonekaboni's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Northridge?
Dr. Seddigh Tonekaboni's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Seddigh Tonekaboni) 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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