Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Tehrani, MD
Internal Medicine · Pleasanton, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tehrani
Dr. David Tehrani is an internal medicine specialist in Pleasanton, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tehrani performed 1,004 Medicare services across 825 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tehrani received a total of $16,174 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 100 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tehrani 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 31% volume in CA
$16,174 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,004
Medicare services
Top 31% in CA for internal medicine
825
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
110 | $105 | $377 |
| 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. |
108 | $120 | $440 |
| 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. |
86 | $151 | $662 |
| 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. |
73 | $83 | $325 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
72 | $61 | $1,125 |
| 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. |
65 | $7 | $50 |
| 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. |
62 | $70 | $267 |
| 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. |
52 | $14 | $115 |
| 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. |
43 | $12 | $203 |
| 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. |
37 | $163 | $568 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $115 | $522 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
34 | $23 | $114 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 30 | $195 | $4,747 |
| 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. |
26 | $154 | $751 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
25 | $185 | $1,411 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
24 | $21 | $490 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
20 | $6 | $177 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
19 | $96 | $463 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
18 | $79 | $1,051 |
| 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. |
18 | $11 | $242 |
| Telehealth originating site facility fee A fee charged by the facility where a patient is located for telehealth services. This covers the use of the site's equipment and staff to connect with a remote provider. |
18 | $22 | $179 |
| 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. |
15 | $12 | $141 |
| 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. |
13 | $445 | $5,586 |
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.
13.4% high complexity
10.0% medium
76.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,174
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,311/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
100
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$9,357 (57.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,536 (40.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$280 (1.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,019
2023
$1,732
2022
$12,489
2021
$377
2020
$14
2019
$332
2018
$211
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$448
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$337
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$65
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$60
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
ABIOMED
$36
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 83.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,678
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,153
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$1,279
Abbott Laboratories
$984
ABIOMED
$707
Boston Scientific Corporation
$504
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$261
PFIZER INC.
$125
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$123
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$119
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$92
HeartFlow, Inc.
$50
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc.
$32
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$31
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 81.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6575) Coronary Undivided · AMPLATZER · Circulatory Support · DEFINITY · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · Definity · Diamondback Coronary · Dragonfly OCT · FFRct · HI-TORQUE BALANCE · Impella · LifeVest · MINI TREK · MULTI-LINK VISION · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRESSUREWIRE · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROTAPRO · Resolute · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · VENASEAL · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · XIENCE V
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 (58%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,648
Per 100K population
99.8
County median income
$126,240
Nearest hospital
STANFORD HEALTH CARE TRI-VALLEY
0.0 mi
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. Tehrani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Tehrani experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tehrani performed 110 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Tehrani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tehrani received a total of $16,174 from 16 companies across 100 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. Tehrani's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Pleasanton?
Dr. Tehrani's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Tehrani) 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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