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Dr. Kelly Tucker, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tucker 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. Tucker
Dr. Kelly Tucker is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Orange, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tucker performed 7,305 Medicare services across 2,860 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tucker received a total of $18,821 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 383 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Tucker 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 11% volume in CA
$18,821 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,305
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,860
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~384 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 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. |
1,140 | $35 | $85 |
| 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. |
1,044 | $45 | $118 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
837 | $42 | $116 |
| 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. |
696 | $13 | $32 |
| 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. |
672 | $149 | $388 |
| External counterpulsation, per treatment session | 355 | $99 | $247 |
| 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. |
277 | $172 | $444 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
259 | $21 | $55 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
202 | $156 | $451 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
192 | $45 | $122 |
| 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. |
190 | $24 | $63 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
143 | $47 | $124 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
143 | $22 | $55 |
| 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. |
143 | $194 | $532 |
| 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. |
140 | $107 | $278 |
| 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. |
125 | $30 | $78 |
| 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. |
73 | $90 | $219 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 71 | $181 | $475 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
67 | $69 | $178 |
| 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. |
64 | $102 | $245 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
64 | $76 | $222 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
57 | $50 | $127 |
| 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. |
48 | $58 | $157 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
41 | $22 | $54 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
41 | $143 | $372 |
| 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. |
40 | $801 | $1,992 |
| 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. |
32 | $399 | $1,032 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 32 | $398 | $1,050 |
| 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. |
24 | $96 | $233 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
22 | $56 | $137 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
17 | $18 | $44 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
16 | $1,635 | $4,400 |
| 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 | $77 | $197 |
| 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. |
11 | $398 | $1,075 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
11 | $114 | $310 |
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.
12.2% high complexity
12.5% medium
75.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,821
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,689/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
383
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
$15,159 (80.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,482 (18.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$180 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,561
2023
$1,147
2022
$2,351
2021
$2,823
2020
$1,697
2019
$3,652
2018
$5,591
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$655
Abbott Laboratories
$204
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$191
CVRx, Inc.
$150
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$85
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$40
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 67.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$5,260
Abbott Laboratories
$3,472
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$1,113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$986
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$844
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$787
Amgen Inc.
$558
Respicardia, Inc.
$550
Boston Scientific Corporation
$497
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$458
ABIOMED
$354
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$317
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$306
PFIZER INC.
$302
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$293
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$261
Angel Medical Systems, Inc.
$250
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$210
CVRx, Inc.
$210
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$202
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$191
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$162
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$139
Novo Nordisk Inc
$130
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$98
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$79
Medtronic, Inc.
$69
CathWorks, Inc.
$65
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$56
ATRICURE, INC.
$50
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$46
HeartFlow, Inc.
$36
Allergan Inc.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$29
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$28
Ethicon US, LLC
$26
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$18
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
Hologic, LLC
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · AMVIA EDGE · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BENLYSTA · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 · CentriMag · Circulatory Support · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora 8 DR-T · Ellipse ICD · FFRangio System · FUROSCIX · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · HeartMate · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · HeartWare HVAD · INJECTAFER · Iforia 5 VR-T DX · Impella · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NEXLIZET · NORTHERA · NOVASURE · OPTIS · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Solia · TEGSEDI · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO Patch · Zero Gravity · remede System
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 (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
332
Per 100K population
10.5
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. Tucker is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Tucker experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tucker performed 1,140 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. Tucker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tucker received a total of $18,821 from 47 companies across 383 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. Tucker's costs compare to other cardiologists in Orange?
Dr. Tucker's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Tucker) 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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