Medicare Enrolled

Dr. George Wang, D.O.

Family Medicine · Pasadena, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
797 S FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105
6267952244
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1205005584 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wang

Dr. George Wang is a family medicine specialist in Pasadena, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wang performed 447 Medicare services across 91 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wang received a total of $2,618 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 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. Wang 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 46% volume in CA $2,618 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
447
Medicare services
Top 46% in CA for family medicine
91
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~25 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
Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
 258 $89 $174
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.
 146 $76 $128
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 19 $44 $78
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
 12 $104 $266
Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity
Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes.
 12 $73 $300
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 ↗
$2,618
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $374/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
94
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
$2,618 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$882
2023
$289
2022
$91
2021
$204
2020
$459
2019
$431
2018
$262

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$565
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$128
Lilly USA, LLC
$50
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$38
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 84.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Organogenesis Inc.
$681
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$512
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$281
KCI USA, Inc.
$195
Allergan Inc.
$158
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$128
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$82
AbbVie Inc.
$58
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Lilly USA, LLC
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$46
PFIZER INC.
$43
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
MEDELA LLC
$23
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$19
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AFFINITY · AQUACEL AG · AVYCAZ · Baxdela · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYGNUS DUAL · DALVANCE · ELIQUIS · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · LO LOESTRIN FE · NUZYRA · Orbactiv · Otezla · Ozempic · PICO · Puraply · RENASYS GO · REXULTI · Restrata Wound Matrix · SNAP · Santyl · TALTZ · TEFLARO · TREMFYA · V.A.C. DERMATAC · VIBATIV · XARELTO · XTRAC · YCANTH · Zetuvit
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.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,365
Per 100K population
34.2
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
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. Wang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers, 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. Wang experienced with wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wang performed 258 wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less 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. Wang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wang received a total of $2,618 from 26 companies across 94 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. Wang's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Pasadena?
Dr. Wang's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Wang) 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 →