Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aneta Stirling, M.D.
Optician · Rancho Mirage, 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. Stirling
Dr. Aneta Stirling is an optician specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stirling performed 10,415 Medicare services across 4,126 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stirling received a total of $16,322 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 519 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Stirling 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 8% volume in CA
$16,322 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,415
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for optician
4,126
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~579 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 (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. |
2,782 | $100 | $175 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,800 | $18 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,627 | $72 | $150 |
| 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. |
733 | $11 | $75 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
665 | $1 | $6 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
455 | $133 | $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. |
454 | $11 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
334 | $32 | $60 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
195 | $3 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
191 | $72 | $85 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
138 | $21 | $70 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
124 | $65 | $100 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 117 | $20 | $70 |
| 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. |
112 | $116 | $250 |
| 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. |
109 | $122 | $225 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
90 | $170 | $250 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
68 | $226 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
65 | $32 | $60 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
53 | $281 | $348 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
43 | $39 | $75 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 41 | $172 | $280 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 33 | $207 | $350 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
26 | $76 | $85 |
| 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. |
22 | $41 | $100 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
19 | $4 | $10 |
| 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. |
17 | $47 | $75 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
15 | $54 | $693 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
15 | $16 | $500 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
15 | $695 | $3,000 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
15 | $169 | $250 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $41 | $65 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
15 | $45 | $65 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
12 | $131 | $200 |
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 ↗$16,322
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,332/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
519
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
$14,716 (90.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,606 (9.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,659
2023
$1,938
2022
$3,210
2021
$2,150
2020
$1,863
2019
$3,094
2018
$2,408
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$494
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$232
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$177
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
ABBVIE INC.
$134
PFIZER INC.
$82
Abbott Laboratories
$73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$57
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$45
Almatica Pharma LLC
$32
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 54.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,979
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,609
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$1,606
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,305
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,236
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$876
PFIZER INC.
$833
Allergan Inc.
$623
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$511
Lilly USA, LLC
$479
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$477
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$361
AbbVie Inc.
$349
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$346
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$336
Novo Nordisk Inc
$334
ABBVIE INC.
$318
Allergan, Inc.
$273
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$252
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$215
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$168
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$153
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$151
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$138
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$130
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$99
Eisai Inc.
$98
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$84
Abbott Laboratories
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$60
Almatica Pharma LLC
$59
Seqirus USA Inc
$56
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$45
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$34
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$34
Baxter Healthcare
$32
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
AbbVie, Inc.
$22
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$20
Nevro Corp.
$20
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 31.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
76
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
EISENHOWER 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. Stirling is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Stirling experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stirling performed 2,782 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Stirling receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stirling received a total of $16,322 from 48 companies across 519 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. Stirling's costs compare to other opticians in Rancho Mirage?
Dr. Stirling's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Stirling) 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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