Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gisela Okonski, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Redding, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Okonski
Dr. Gisela Okonski is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Redding, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Okonski performed 5,145 Medicare services across 3,530 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Okonski received a total of $20,604 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 565 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Okonski 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in CA
$20,604 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,145
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,530
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~257 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. |
1,070 | $64 | $133 |
| 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. |
860 | $92 | $189 |
| 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. |
782 | $10 | $65 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
327 | $159 | $453 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
287 | $17 | $58 |
| 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. |
247 | $143 | $200 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
232 | $20 | $48 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
230 | $37 | $60 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
189 | $21 | $44 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
160 | $61 | $145 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
117 | $18 | $59 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
110 | $20 | $53 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
103 | $26 | $82 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
93 | $17 | $34 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
83 | $34 | $97 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
59 | $79 | $153 |
| 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. |
57 | $32 | $65 |
| 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. |
55 | $119 | $243 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
32 | $70 | $153 |
| Virtual check-in for established patient A brief communication service provided by a qualified healthcare professional to an established patient via technology, such as a virtual check-in. |
20 | $10 | $26 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
18 | $47 | $104 |
| 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. |
14 | $115 | $175 |
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.
22.8% high complexity
0.3% medium
76.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,604
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,943/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
565
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
$20,604 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,239
2023
$1,103
2022
$1,628
2021
$2,914
2020
$765
2019
$5,780
2018
$7,176
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$218
Amgen Inc.
$138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$116
United Therapeutics Corporation
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
PFIZER INC.
$87
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Baxter Healthcare
$20
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$7,241
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,546
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,372
Amgen Inc.
$1,004
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$769
United Therapeutics Corporation
$623
PFIZER INC.
$592
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$546
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$445
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$337
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$316
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$300
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$290
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$266
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$218
BIOTRONIK INC.
$156
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$152
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Abbott Laboratories
$143
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$143
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$134
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$119
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$110
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$109
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$80
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$50
Allergan Inc.
$49
ABIOMED
$47
Baxter Healthcare
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$71,931
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING
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. Okonski is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 20 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. Okonski experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Okonski performed 1,070 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. Okonski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Okonski received a total of $20,604 from 37 companies across 565 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. Okonski's costs compare to other cardiologists in Redding?
Dr. Okonski's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Okonski) 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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