Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joe Chauvapun, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Palmdale, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chauvapun
Dr. Joe Chauvapun is a vascular surgery physician in Palmdale, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chauvapun performed 7,650 Medicare services across 2,434 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chauvapun received a total of $2,190 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Chauvapun 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 1% volume in CA
$2,190 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,650
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for vascular surgery physician
2,434
Unique beneficiaries
$212
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,491 | $0 | $1 |
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
700 | $0 | $1 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
600 | $150 | $452 |
| 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. |
381 | $12 | $37 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
307 | $35 | $105 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
238 | $869 | $2,618 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
207 | $45 | $134 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
169 | $33 | $102 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
138 | $536 | $1,591 |
| 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. |
137 | $98 | $252 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
125 | $2,075 | $6,177 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
109 | $130 | $399 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 109 | $1 | $10 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
108 | $0 | $10 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
93 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
79 | $136 | $401 |
| Balloon dilation of artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed artery using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review of the initial vessel treated. |
74 | $916 | $4,736 |
| 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. |
69 | $70 | $220 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
51 | $4,670 | $16,248 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
50 | $7,298 | $23,363 |
| Balloon angioplasty of groin artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the groin using a small balloon. The balloon is inflated to compress plaque against the artery wall and restore blood flow. |
45 | $1,183 | $6,744 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
43 | $63 | $164 |
| 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. |
36 | $18 | $61 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure. |
34 | $19 | $67 |
| Hemodialysis clot removal, balloon dilation, and stent placement This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit, dilating the dialysis segment with a balloon, and placing a stent, all under radiological review. |
32 | $2,352 | $5,928 |
| Balloon dilation of groin artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the groin area. It is performed to restore blood flow through the vessel. |
29 | $538 | $1,654 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
25 | $1,227 | $3,682 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, each additional vein This procedure involves using a balloon to widen a vein, with radiologist review. It is billed for each additional vein treated beyond the first. |
24 | $401 | $1,193 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
20 | $91 | $272 |
| Contrast injection for X-ray imaging Administration of a contrast agent into a vein in the arm or leg to enhance visibility during an X-ray imaging procedure. |
18 | $118 | $701 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
18 | $497 | $1,666 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
17 | $482 | $1,638 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
17 | $10 | $29 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
16 | $656 | $2,128 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
16 | $609 | $1,868 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
13 | $852 | $3,274 |
| 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. |
12 | $140 | $467 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
86.1% medium
13.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,190
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $313/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in CA for vascular surgery physician
23
Companies
58
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
$1,790 (81.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$400 (18.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$548
2023
$156
2022
$336
2021
$190
2020
$163
2019
$405
2018
$393
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
CVRx, Inc.
$177
ViiV Healthcare Company
$147
Medtronic, Inc.
$96
Abbott Laboratories
$52
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$36
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 76.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$400
Endologix, Inc.
$186
CVRx, Inc.
$177
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$163
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$148
ViiV Healthcare Company
$147
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$137
Penumbra, Inc.
$133
Medtronic, Inc.
$114
Boston Scientific Corporation
$112
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$111
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$107
Mallinckrodt LLC
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$52
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$21
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
ACELL, INC.
$16
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$16
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$12
Venclose Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · AQUATRACK Hydrophilic Nitinol Guidewire · Barostim Neo System · CLEANER · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · DOVATO · Diamondback Peripheral · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EVRSF · Flexitouch Plus · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · General - Vascular Intervention · HAWKONE · IN.PACT AV · Indigo System · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · OFIRMEV · Ovation · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PROCOL · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Restrata Wound Matrix · Santyl · Super HeRO · Ultraverse 014 · VARITHENA · Venclose Maven Catheter · XARELTO
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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.1 mi
12.1 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. Chauvapun is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Chauvapun experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chauvapun performed 3,491 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Chauvapun receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chauvapun received a total of $2,190 from 23 companies across 58 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. Chauvapun's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Palmdale?
Dr. Chauvapun's average Medicare payment per service is $212. 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. Chauvapun) 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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