Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Azhil Durairaj, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Pasadena, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Durairaj 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. Durairaj
Dr. Azhil Durairaj is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Pasadena, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Durairaj performed 4,542 Medicare services across 2,381 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Durairaj received a total of $38,892 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 912 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. Durairaj 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 22% volume in CA
$38,892 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,542
Medicare services
Top 22% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,381
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~239 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 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. |
953 | $47 | $223 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
686 | $43 | $170 |
| 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. |
426 | $35 | $135 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
406 | $7 | $61 |
| 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. |
376 | $103 | $250 |
| 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. |
342 | $12 | $80 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care follow-up, first 60 minutes A follow-up psychiatric care management visit for subsequent calendar months. The service covers the first 60 minutes of collaborative care coordination. |
309 | $125 | $511 |
| 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. |
253 | $68 | $175 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care management, additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes of psychiatric collaborative care management provided per calendar month. |
111 | $51 | $195 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
92 | $59 | $225 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
76 | $18 | $67 |
| 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. |
75 | $142 | $425 |
| 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. |
73 | $66 | $225 |
| 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. |
59 | $55 | $200 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
47 | $165 | $850 |
| Initial psychiatric collaborative care management, first 70 minutes This service covers the first 70 minutes of psychiatric collaborative care management during the initial calendar month of treatment. |
40 | $132 | $513 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
39 | $395 | $1,610 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 31 | $287 | $1,500 |
| Psychiatric collaborative care management, first 30 minutes This service involves behavioral health manager activities coordinated with a psychiatric consultant and directed by the treating physician. It covers the initial or subsequent care management for the first 30 minutes within a month. |
29 | $52 | $216 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
23 | $60 | $325 |
| 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. |
19 | $149 | $600 |
| 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. |
17 | $18 | $75 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
17 | $12 | $65 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
17 | $67 | $225 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
15 | $118 | $430 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
11 | $618 | $2,631 |
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.
2.3% high complexity
1.3% medium
96.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,892
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,556/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
912
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
$38,678 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$214 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,376
2023
$6,075
2022
$6,729
2021
$5,022
2020
$2,455
2019
$6,289
2018
$5,946
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,972
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,096
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$632
Medtronic, Inc.
$248
PFIZER INC.
$196
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$158
Abbott Laboratories
$156
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$152
CSL Behring
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$81
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$43
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
Amgen Inc.
$41
ABIOMED
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
CVRx, Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Celgene Corporation
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$18
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17,294
Abbott Laboratories
$5,709
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,070
Amgen Inc.
$1,576
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,295
PFIZER INC.
$1,095
ABIOMED
$1,039
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$632
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$580
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$512
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$436
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$419
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$391
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$350
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$330
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$320
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$299
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$286
Medtronic, Inc.
$248
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$237
Penumbra, Inc.
$235
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$200
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$196
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$186
Inari Medical, Inc.
$186
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$134
CSL Behring
$125
Opsens Inc.
$121
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$109
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$95
Novo Nordisk Inc
$86
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$80
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$77
HeartFlow, Inc.
$76
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$50
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$48
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$47
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$35
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$35
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$26
CVRx, Inc.
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Relypsa, Inc.
$21
Celgene Corporation
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$20
Terumo Medical Corporation
$19
United Therapeutics Corporation
$19
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
ATRICURE, INC.
$16
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · ABSOLUTE PRO · ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · AMPLATZER · AMVUTTRA · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVEIR · AVVIGO Guidance System · Accent Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Arctic Front · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVI Consumables · CardioMEMS HF System · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · Dragonfly OCT · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EP-WorkMate Claris System · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Emerge Push · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FilterWire EZ · GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · HI-TORQUE VERSACORE · IGT_D FM · IN.PACT Admiral · INJECTAFER · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Coronary · Impella · Indigo System · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · KONECT RESILIA · Kcentra · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUX-DX · Lexiscan · LifeVest · Livalo · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MetaCross · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · MyCareLink · NEXLETOL · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · OPTIS · Optimizer · Optis Coronary Imaging System · OptoWire · Ozempic · PASCAL · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESONATE · ROTAPRO · Repatha · Rybelsus · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SEEQ · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · SYMPLICITY G3 · SYNERGY · Sentinel · TEGSEDI · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · Veltassa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO · XIENCE V · Xeomin · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO Patch · ZIO XT Patch
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
590
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 mi
3.1 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. Durairaj is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% 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. Durairaj experienced with remote patient monitoring device, 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Durairaj performed 953 remote patient monitoring device, 30 days 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. Durairaj receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Durairaj received a total of $38,892 from 57 companies across 912 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. Durairaj's costs compare to other cardiologists in Pasadena?
Dr. Durairaj's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Durairaj) 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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