Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luis Navazo, M.D.
Medical Laboratory Technician · Oceanside, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Navazo
Dr. Luis Navazo is a medical laboratory technician specialist in Oceanside, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Navazo performed 16,923 Medicare services across 4,363 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Navazo received a total of $129,603 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 599 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical laboratory technician. 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. Navazo 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
▲ 16,923 Medicare services
$129,603 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,923
Medicare services
1.0× state median for medical laboratory technician
4,363
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
2,764 | $352 | $526 |
| Biofeedback training A therapy that uses electronic monitoring to train patients to control bodily functions such as muscle tension, heart rate, or skin temperature. |
2,329 | $36 | $75 |
| 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. |
2,306 | $77 | $155 |
| Developmental test administration, first hour A healthcare professional administers a standardized test to evaluate a patient's developmental progress. This service covers the initial hour of the testing session. |
2,295 | $105 | $190 |
| Home visit, established patient, high complexity A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
812 | $145 | $411 |
| 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. |
752 | $107 | $212 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
456 | $109 | $175 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
411 | $13 | $65 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 297 | $20 | $43 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
280 | $8 | $30 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
262 | $50 | $146 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
260 | $138 | $276 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
250 | $10 | $40 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
207 | $7 | $38 |
| Annual depression screening | 202 | $20 | $43 |
| Venipuncture for blood draw Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect blood samples. This procedure is performed on patients aged 3 years or older. |
199 | $14 | $45 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
199 | $45 | $100 |
| 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. |
197 | $45 | $124 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
176 | $33 | $40 |
| 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. |
175 | $35 | $97 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
172 | $38 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
164 | $72 | $110 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
153 | $19 | $55 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
141 | $1 | $4 |
| 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. |
134 | $146 | $320 |
| Home visit, new patient, high complexity A home visit for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 75 minutes. |
118 | $156 | $482 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
103 | $85 | $263 |
| 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. |
103 | $238 | $493 |
| 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. |
100 | $12 | $30 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
92 | $62 | $196 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
91 | $131 | $360 |
| 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. |
88 | $12 | $50 |
| Mental processes therapy, initial 15 minutes A therapy session focusing on a range of mental processes, lasting for the initial 15 minutes. |
62 | $15 | $60 |
| Sensory experience therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes sensory experiences as part of the treatment process. |
58 | $57 | $100 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
45 | $82 | $215 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
44 | $7 | $21 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
43 | $29 | $65 |
| 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. |
42 | $64 | $295 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
41 | $3 | $15 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
41 | $33 | $140 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
39 | $151 | $358 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
35 | $200 | $540 |
| 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. |
34 | $176 | $400 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
25 | $8 | $22 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
23 | $128 | $304 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower leg using two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
21 | $7 | $20 |
| Family psychotherapy, 50 minutes A 50-minute therapy session involving the patient and their family members to address psychological or behavioral concerns. |
20 | $73 | $219 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
20 | $176 | $356 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
18 | $9 | $26 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
13 | $113 | $301 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 11 | $20 | $40 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$129,603
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $18,515/year across 7 years
Top 0% in CA for medical laboratory technician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
599
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
$89,722 (69.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$21,116 (16.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18,765 (14.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$30,619
2023
$45,372
2022
$24,923
2021
$14,595
2020
$3,909
2019
$6,776
2018
$3,409
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12,999
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$9,338
Kerecis Limited
$6,716
Boston Scientific Corporation
$709
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$288
Lilly USA, LLC
$160
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$123
Seqirus USA Inc
$51
Indivior Inc.
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$34
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$28
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Inari Medical, Inc.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Hydrofera LLC
$18
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$18
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 94.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$52,620
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$47,655
Kerecis Limited
$9,860
Neurocrine BioSciences, Inc.
$7,876
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,359
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,017
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$765
Boston Scientific Corporation
$709
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$577
Alkermes, Inc.
$543
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$447
Novo Nordisk Inc
$425
Organogenesis Inc.
$411
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$392
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$360
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$287
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$285
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$282
PFIZER INC.
$252
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$226
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$212
EISAI INC.
$207
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$164
Allergan Inc.
$154
AbbVie Inc.
$153
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$137
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$134
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$130
Seqirus USA Inc
$119
Indivior Inc.
$113
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$103
Amgen Inc.
$101
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$96
Biogen, Inc.
$90
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$85
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
Corium, LLC
$65
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Linus Health, Inc.
$53
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$52
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$50
Lundbeck LLC
$47
Allergan, Inc.
$43
ABBVIE INC.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Baxter Healthcare
$38
Eisai Inc.
$35
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$35
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$32
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$28
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$25
Celgene Corporation
$24
Lifenet Health
$23
Orexo US, Inc.
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Inari Medical, Inc.
$22
Breathe Technologies, Inc.
$19
Hydrofera LLC
$18
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$14
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$13
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Bioventus LLC
$12
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$11
MEDELA LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% 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 (69%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in medical laboratory technician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for medical laboratory technician in CA.
Geographic Context
Medical laboratory technicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
TRI-CITY 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. Navazo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of CA peers, 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. Navazo experienced with awake and drowsy eeg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Navazo performed 2,764 awake and drowsy eeg 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. Navazo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Navazo received a total of $129,603 from 72 companies across 599 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. Navazo's costs compare to other medical laboratory technicians in Oceanside?
Dr. Navazo's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Navazo) 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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