Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ranjiv Choudhary, M.D.
Optician · Palmdale, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Choudhary
Dr. Ranjiv Choudhary is an optician specialist in Palmdale, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Choudhary performed 6,332 Medicare services across 4,022 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Choudhary received a total of $6,109 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 223 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Choudhary 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 14% volume in CA
$6,109 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,332
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for optician
4,022
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~317 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. |
1,344 | $101 | $282 |
| 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. |
668 | $12 | $32 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
492 | $43 | $106 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
416 | $178 | $456 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
385 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
303 | $102 | $254 |
| 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. |
300 | $155 | $394 |
| 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. |
300 | $146 | $371 |
| 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. |
242 | $68 | $169 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
225 | $13 | $37 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
208 | $4 | $11 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
150 | $21 | $53 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 131 | $176 | $481 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
113 | $10 | $27 |
| 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. |
106 | $178 | $451 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
104 | $18 | $45 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
97 | $11 | $29 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
97 | $21 | $55 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
72 | $66 | $183 |
| 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. |
71 | $24 | $64 |
| 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. |
62 | $17 | $45 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
43 | $59 | $172 |
| 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. |
37 | $228 | $568 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
37 | $99 | $247 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
35 | $20 | $56 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
32 | $419 | $1,198 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
32 | $19 | $64 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
26 | $91 | $226 |
| 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. |
25 | $73 | $224 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 25 | $239 | $601 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
22 | $89 | $347 |
| 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. |
22 | $71 | $195 |
| 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. |
20 | $64 | $160 |
| 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. |
20 | $178 | $444 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
17 | $55 | $156 |
| 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. |
14 | $69 | $172 |
| 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. |
14 | $27 | $78 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
13 | $36 | $1,204 |
| 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. |
12 | $193 | $537 |
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.
10.8% high complexity
14.7% medium
74.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,109
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $873/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
223
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
$6,073 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$36 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$785
2023
$756
2022
$857
2021
$566
2020
$480
2019
$2,115
2018
$551
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$157
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$155
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$81
PFIZER INC.
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$37
Inari Medical, Inc.
$36
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
ABIOMED
$19
Top 3 companies account for 50.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,642
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$547
PFIZER INC.
$489
Amgen Inc.
$377
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$314
Abbott Laboratories
$245
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$235
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$206
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$202
Boston Scientific Corporation
$178
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$177
Medtronic, Inc.
$157
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$155
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$138
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$112
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$111
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$77
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$56
Novo Nordisk Inc
$52
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$45
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$37
Eisai Inc.
$37
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$37
BIOTRONIK INC.
$36
Inari Medical, Inc.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
AbbVie Inc.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$24
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Radius Health, Inc.
$22
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$21
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$19
ABIOMED
$19
COVIDIEN LP
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 43.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCENT · AIRSUPRA · ANDEXXA · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Azure · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · Impella · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Livalo · MERLIN@HOME · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mozec NC PTCA Balloon · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TRADJENTA · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Veltassa · VersaCross Access Solution · WAINUA · 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
94
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL
9.8 mi
9.8 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. Choudhary is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Choudhary experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Choudhary performed 1,344 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. Choudhary receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Choudhary received a total of $6,109 from 41 companies across 223 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. Choudhary's costs compare to other opticians in Palmdale?
Dr. Choudhary's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Choudhary) 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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