Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Delaney, M.D.
Neurology · Poway, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Delaney 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. Delaney
Dr. Michael Delaney is a neurology specialist in Poway, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Delaney performed 1,157 Medicare services across 765 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Delaney received a total of $13,463 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 740 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Delaney 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 29% volume in CA
$13,463 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,157
Medicare services
Top 29% in CA for neurology
765
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~64 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, 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. |
365 | $142 | $374 |
| 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. |
226 | $49 | $131 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
162 | $86 | $219 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 147 | $168 | $455 |
| 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. |
112 | $86 | $267 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
40 | $178 | $464 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
30 | $346 | $853 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
27 | $400 | $1,003 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
24 | $146 | $386 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
12 | $195 | $539 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
12 | $246 | $623 |
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 ↗$13,463
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,923/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
75
Companies
740
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
$13,434 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,476
2023
$2,468
2022
$1,576
2021
$1,891
2020
$1,475
2019
$2,090
2018
$487
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$926
UCB, Inc.
$423
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$251
Lilly USA, LLC
$247
Lundbeck LLC
$196
EMD Serono, Inc.
$164
Neurelis, Inc.
$157
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$154
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$153
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$136
Biogen, Inc.
$131
PFIZER INC.
$98
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$83
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$64
Eisai Inc.
$55
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$40
Grifols USA, LLC
$39
CSL Behring
$38
Philips North America LLC
$24
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$23
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
SK Life Science, Inc.
$18
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,550
ABBVIE INC.
$1,334
AbbVie Inc.
$968
UCB, Inc.
$897
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$897
Lilly USA, LLC
$660
Biogen, Inc.
$638
Allergan, Inc.
$379
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$371
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$355
EMD Serono, Inc.
$337
PFIZER INC.
$304
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$283
Neurelis, Inc.
$270
Lundbeck LLC
$265
Amgen Inc.
$250
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$206
SK Life Science, Inc.
$189
Eisai Inc.
$174
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$173
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$162
Allergan Inc.
$154
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$126
ViiV Healthcare Company
$125
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Grifols USA, LLC
$120
Zyla Life Sciences
$111
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$107
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
CSL Behring
$101
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$98
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$83
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$81
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc.
$71
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$64
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$62
Promius Pharma LLC
$60
Boston Scientific Corporation
$58
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$58
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$53
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$51
Almatica Pharma LLC
$45
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$41
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$38
GENZYME CORPORATION
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$29
Egalet US Inc
$29
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Philips North America LLC
$24
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Retrophin, Inc.
$23
MDD US Operations, LLC
$23
Corium, LLC
$23
EISAI INC.
$21
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$21
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Microtransponder, Inc.
$20
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$20
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
CHIESI USA, INC.
$19
Merz North America, Inc.
$19
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$19
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Strongbridge US INC.
$12
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 28.6% of all-time payments
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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
Neurologists within 10 mi
193
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
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. Delaney is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% 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. Delaney experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Delaney performed 365 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Delaney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Delaney received a total of $13,463 from 75 companies across 740 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. Delaney's costs compare to other neurologists in Poway?
Dr. Delaney's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. Delaney) 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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