Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Daljinder Takhar, DO
Family Medicine · Pomona, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Takhar
Dr. Daljinder Takhar is a family medicine specialist in Pomona, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Takhar performed 2,865 Medicare services across 1,176 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Takhar received a total of $9,117 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 523 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. Takhar 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 6% volume in CA
$9,117 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,865
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for family medicine
1,176
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~151 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 (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. |
488 | $68 | $125 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
476 | $81 | $150 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
144 | $1 | $40 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
126 | $147 | $250 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
123 | $83 | $150 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
120 | $0 | $25 |
| 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. |
116 | $11 | $35 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
96 | $8 | $15 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
92 | $8 | $50 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
91 | $13 | $25 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
91 | $10 | $25 |
| 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D level test A blood test that measures the level of active vitamin D in the body. |
88 | $38 | $100 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
87 | $8 | $30 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 85 | $8 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
78 | $15 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
77 | $46 | $200 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
76 | $14 | $100 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
67 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
62 | $97 | $150 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
50 | $36 | $150 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
49 | $16 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
38 | $140 | $279 |
| 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. |
20 | $141 | $300 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
18 | $2 | $10 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
18 | $33 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
18 | $33 | $35 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
15 | $25 | $50 |
| Annual depression screening | 15 | $21 | $25 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
14 | $93 | $300 |
| 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. |
14 | $196 | $350 |
| 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. |
13 | $140 | $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 ↗$9,117
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,302/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
523
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
$9,117 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,413
2023
$1,724
2022
$1,896
2021
$1,773
2020
$667
2019
$886
2018
$758
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$183
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$170
ABBVIE INC.
$159
Lilly USA, LLC
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$92
Novo Nordisk Inc
$90
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$82
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$74
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$68
Exact Sciences Corporation
$64
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,424
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$766
Novo Nordisk Inc
$644
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$631
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$628
PFIZER INC.
$489
Lilly USA, LLC
$454
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$358
ABBVIE INC.
$343
AbbVie Inc.
$289
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$262
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$256
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$202
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$195
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$177
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$171
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$170
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$162
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$150
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$114
DEXCOM, INC.
$93
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$91
Exact Sciences Corporation
$85
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Dexcom, Inc.
$83
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$79
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Biogen, Inc.
$66
Eisai Inc.
$55
Corium, LLC
$48
Allergan Inc.
$39
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$21
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$19
LIFESCAN, INC.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$17
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 31.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADLARITY · ADUHELM · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · AUSTEDO · Adlarity · Aimovig · Austedo XR · BAQSIMI · BELSOMRA · BEVYXXA · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · CREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · INVOKANA · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LIVALO · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Linzess · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · ONETOUCH VERIO REFLECT · Otezla · Ozempic · PRALUENT · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Synthroid · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,255
Per 100K population
22.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Takhar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Takhar experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Takhar performed 488 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Takhar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Takhar received a total of $9,117 from 47 companies across 523 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. Takhar's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Pomona?
Dr. Takhar's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Takhar) 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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