Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lawrence Ehrlich, DO
Family Medicine · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Ehrlich 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. Ehrlich
Dr. Lawrence Ehrlich is a family medicine specialist in Orange, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ehrlich performed 3,035 Medicare services across 1,658 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ehrlich received a total of $10,556 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 598 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. Ehrlich 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in CA
$10,556 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,035
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for family medicine
1,658
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~152 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. |
502 | $104 | $190 |
| 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. |
457 | $71 | $130 |
| 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. |
361 | $145 | $245 |
| 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. |
295 | $13 | $55 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
204 | $8 | $15 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 9-10 body regions A hands-on therapy where a doctor uses their hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury by moving and manipulating muscles and bones. This specific code covers treatment involving 9 to 10 different areas of the body. |
199 | $71 | $170 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
128 | $140 | $175 |
| 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. |
117 | $12 | $45 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
85 | $3 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
84 | $33 | $45 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
82 | $22 | $30 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
73 | $37 | $95 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
67 | $0 | $15 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
66 | $1 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
45 | $1 | $15 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
42 | $0 | $120 |
| 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. |
29 | $12 | $80 |
| 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. |
24 | $38 | $50 |
| 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. |
24 | $87 | $150 |
| Inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction, first hour This procedure involves administering inhaled medication to treat acute airway obstruction during the first hour of treatment. |
22 | $53 | $75 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
22 | $33 | $45 |
| Levalbuterol inhalation solution, 0.5 mg A 0.5 mg unit dose of FDA-approved levalbuterol inhalation solution administered via durable medical equipment. |
19 | $0 | $15 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
18 | $2 | $25 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
15 | $241 | $385 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
15 | $15 | $48 |
| 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. |
14 | $43 | $225 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
13 | $57 | $110 |
| 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. |
13 | $132 | $235 |
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 ↗$10,556
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,508/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
598
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
$10,175 (96.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$381 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$992
2023
$959
2022
$1,251
2021
$2,598
2020
$2,128
2019
$1,122
2018
$1,506
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$294
Amgen Inc.
$252
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Novo Nordisk Inc
$74
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$68
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 64.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,194
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,575
Novo Nordisk Inc
$795
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$743
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$572
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$515
Lilly USA, LLC
$513
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$471
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$410
PFIZER INC.
$326
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$287
ABBVIE INC.
$210
Radius Health, Inc.
$190
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$156
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$137
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$117
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$99
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
AbbVie Inc.
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
Allergan, Inc.
$65
AbbVie, Inc.
$59
Eisai Inc.
$59
Exact Sciences Corporation
$57
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$55
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
EISAI INC.
$42
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$36
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$33
Grifols USA, LLC
$33
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc.
$21
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Vericel Corporation
$15
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% 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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,792
Per 100K population
88.2
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HEALTHBRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - ORANGE
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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. Ehrlich is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 20 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. Ehrlich experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ehrlich performed 502 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. Ehrlich receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ehrlich received a total of $10,556 from 47 companies across 598 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. Ehrlich's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Orange?
Dr. Ehrlich's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Ehrlich) 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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