Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Barleben, M.D., M.P.H.
Surgery · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Barleben 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. Barleben
Dr. Andrew Barleben is a surgery specialist in Orange, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barleben performed 729 Medicare services across 691 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barleben received a total of $139,179 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1044 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Barleben 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in CA
$139,179 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗729
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for surgery
691
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
163 | $9 | $139 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
128 | $28 | $397 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
115 | $26 | $323 |
| 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. |
87 | $29 | $314 |
| 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. |
67 | $105 | $551 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
40 | $17 | $212 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
24 | $18 | $258 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
24 | $18 | $264 |
| Groin artery exposure for graft delivery Surgical exposure of the artery in the groin area to allow for the placement or delivery of a graft. |
22 | $115 | $912 |
| 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. |
16 | $80 | $361 |
| 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. |
15 | $40 | $236 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $65 | $5,358 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
14 | $28 | $303 |
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.
1.9% high complexity
81.6% medium
16.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$139,179
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $19,883/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
1,044
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
$57,712 (41.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$52,166 (37.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$29,301 (21.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$21,068
2023
$36,546
2022
$24,429
2021
$10,256
2020
$9,972
2019
$18,315
2018
$18,594
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cook Incorporated
$6,029
Endologix LLC
$5,873
Cook Medical LLC
$4,185
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,325
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$532
Provisio Medical, Inc.
$500
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$284
Reflow Medical Inc
$106
Medtronic, Inc.
$71
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Balt USA, LLC
$35
Cagent Vascular INC
$29
Philips North America LLC
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Top 3 companies account for 76.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cook Incorporated
$35,381
Cook Medical LLC
$20,018
Endologix LLC
$19,412
Penumbra, Inc.
$17,709
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$15,115
Provisio Medical
$6,081
Abbott Laboratories
$4,634
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$3,619
Endologix, Inc.
$3,072
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,449
Endologix, LLC
$1,888
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$1,771
KCI USA, Inc
$1,712
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,346
Boston Scientific Corporation
$962
Cook Research Incorporated
$652
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$532
Provisio Medical, Inc.
$500
Bolton Medical Inc
$419
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$385
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$230
Cagent Vascular INC
$146
Surmodics, Inc.
$132
Artivion, Inc.
$120
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$107
Reflow Medical Inc
$106
KCI USA, Inc.
$103
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$90
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$65
Viz.ai, Inc.
$62
Terumo Medical Corporation
$52
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$44
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$43
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$38
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$38
Balt USA, LLC
$35
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Philips North America LLC
$27
CORDIS US CORP.
$26
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% 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 (42%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
474
Per 100K population
15.0
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
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. Barleben is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, with 18 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. Barleben experienced with ultrasound of arm and leg arteries?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barleben performed 163 ultrasound of arm and leg arteries 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. Barleben receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barleben received a total of $139,179 from 41 companies across 1,044 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. Barleben's costs compare to other surgerists in Orange?
Dr. Barleben's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Barleben) 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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