Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mona Sazgar, MD

Clinical Neurophysiology Physician · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
101 THE CITY DR S, Orange, CA 92868
7144566510
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1215909486 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. Sazgar 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. Sazgar

Dr. Mona Sazgar is a clinical neurophysiology physician in Orange, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sazgar performed 176 Medicare services across 126 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sazgar received a total of $244,481 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 338 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical neurophysiology physician. 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. Sazgar 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 ▲ 176 Medicare services $244,481 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
176
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in CA for clinical neurophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
126
Unique beneficiaries
$121
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~9 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
VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review
This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
 92 $174 $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.
 39 $62 $430
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
 21 $44 $255
EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review
This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
 13 $107 $694
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
 11 $45 $257
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 ↗
$244,481
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $34,926/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for clinical neurophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
338
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
$225,520 (92.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$12,857 (5.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,103 (2.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$23,025
2023
$22,952
2022
$70,674
2021
$23,318
2020
$31,142
2019
$35,962
2018
$37,408

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SK Life Science, Inc.
$11,431
Neurelis, Inc.
$8,329
UCB, Inc.
$1,500
NEUROPACE, INC.
$1,350
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$342
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$72
Top 3 companies account for 92.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
UCB, Inc.
$82,171
SK Life Science, Inc.
$54,030
Eisai Inc.
$39,730
EISAI INC.
$29,511
Neurelis, Inc.
$28,674
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$6,172
NEUROPACE, INC.
$2,391
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$545
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$408
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$342
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$177
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$145
NeuroPace, Inc.
$105
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$72
Retrophin, Inc.
$6
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 72.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · APTIOM · Briviact · Cholbam · EPIDIOLEX · Epidiolex · FYCOMPA · Fintepla · Fycompa · KYNMOBI · Nayzilam · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · RNS System · SYMPAZAN · VALTOCO · VNS Therapy · XCOPRI
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 (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical neurophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for clinical neurophysiology physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Clinical neurophysiology physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
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. Sazgar is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional 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. Sazgar experienced with veeg monitoring, 12-26 hours with review?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sazgar performed 92 veeg monitoring, 12-26 hours with review 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. Sazgar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sazgar received a total of $244,481 from 16 companies across 338 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. Sazgar's costs compare to other clinical neurophysiology physicians in Orange?
Dr. Sazgar's average Medicare payment per service is $121. 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. Sazgar) 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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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 →