Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sanbir Sidhu, M.D

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Northridge, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8510 BALBOA BLVD STE 150, Northridge, CA 91325
8186543400
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1760800601 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. Sidhu 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. Sidhu

Dr. Sanbir Sidhu is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Northridge, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sidhu performed 989 Medicare services across 735 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sidhu received a total of $5,212 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 201 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Sidhu 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 19% volume in CA $5,212 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
989
Medicare services
Top 19% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
735
Unique beneficiaries
$84
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~82 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
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.
196 $102 $272
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.
121 $12 $46
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.
104 $6 $18
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.
101 $135 $359
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test
An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing.
92 $39 $119
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
67 $176 $572
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.
62 $103 $278
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.
59 $65 $147
Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies.
43 $125 $193
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.
30 $11 $34
Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days
Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days.
24 $19 $52
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.
23 $403 $1,221
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.
22 $54 $207
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.
16 $209 $550
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.
16 $67 $195
External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm.
13 $16 $59
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.
6.8% high complexity
19.8% medium
73.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,212
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $745/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
201
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
$4,864 (93.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$348 (6.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$947
2023
$678
2022
$1,740
2021
$1,089
2020
$325
2019
$273
2018
$159

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$234
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$218
Boston Scientific Corporation
$160
Amgen Inc.
$107
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$52
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$919
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$638
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$549
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$490
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$392
PFIZER INC.
$299
Medtronic, Inc.
$257
Amgen Inc.
$210
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$209
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$197
Abbott Laboratories
$193
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$136
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$113
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$89
Novo Nordisk Inc
$58
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$52
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Lundbeck LLC
$36
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$28
ABIOMED
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$20
LEO Pharma Inc.
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · DEFINITY · ELIQUIS · ENSTILAR · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · General - Therapies · Impella · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PRADAXA · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RYBELSUS · Repatha · S-ICD System Magnet · SYMPLICITY G3 · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
11,385
Per 100K population
115.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Sidhu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sidhu experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sidhu performed 196 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Sidhu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sidhu received a total of $5,212 from 28 companies across 201 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. Sidhu's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Northridge?
Dr. Sidhu's average Medicare payment per service is $84. 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. Sidhu) 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 →