Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shalini Bhambani, M.D.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Redwood City, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology 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. Bhambani
Dr. Shalini Bhambani is a nuclear cardiology physician in Redwood City, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhambani performed 3,401 Medicare services across 2,349 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhambani received a total of $3,463 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology physician. 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. Bhambani 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ 3,401 Medicare services
$3,463 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,401
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
2,349
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~243 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. |
742 | $157 | $489 |
| 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. |
468 | $106 | $365 |
| 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. |
453 | $13 | $83 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
339 | $188 | $881 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
193 | $39 | $150 |
| 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. |
108 | $151 | $704 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 100 | $411 | $865 |
| 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. |
94 | $111 | $364 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
82 | $12 | $63 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
82 | $23 | $101 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 74 | $197 | $697 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
70 | $77 | $304 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
66 | $25 | $337 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
55 | $105 | $378 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
50 | $1,530 | $9,059 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
49 | $12 | $62 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
49 | $20 | $91 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
44 | $16 | $69 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
44 | $3 | $11 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
41 | $70 | $351 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
40 | $94 | $531 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
39 | $231 | $1,082 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
26 | $99 | $987 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
26 | $23 | $126 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
24 | $30 | $130 |
| 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. |
19 | $6 | $47 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 13 | $39 | $187 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
11 | $201 | $902 |
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.
14.2% high complexity
13.1% medium
72.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,463
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $495/year across 7 years
Top 39% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
93
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
$3,463 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$823
2023
$489
2022
$379
2021
$37
2020
$164
2019
$1,203
2018
$369
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$526
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$162
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$135
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$765
Boston Scientific Corporation
$640
Amgen Inc.
$439
Ablacon, Inc.
$241
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$184
PFIZER INC.
$173
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$171
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$170
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$135
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$115
Abbott Laboratories
$87
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$70
BIOTRONIK INC.
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$56
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$55
Lundbeck LLC
$49
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANGIOJET · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Fortify Assura · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · MULTAQ · NORTHERA · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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
Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$156,000
Nearest hospital
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
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. Bhambani is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bhambani experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhambani performed 742 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. Bhambani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhambani received a total of $3,463 from 18 companies across 93 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. Bhambani's costs compare to other nuclear cardiology physicians in Redwood City?
Dr. Bhambani's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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. Bhambani) 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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