Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alain Waked, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Riverside, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Waked
Dr. Alain Waked is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Riverside, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Waked performed 28,533 Medicare services across 2,691 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Waked received a total of $18,005 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 738 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. Waked 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 1% volume in CA
$18,005 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗28,533
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,691
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol | 24,992 | $9 | $28 |
| 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. |
965 | $103 | $341 |
| 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. |
443 | $69 | $240 |
| 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. |
321 | $12 | $39 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
253 | $162 | $548 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
186 | $65 | $185 |
| 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. |
115 | $99 | $266 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
89 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
87 | $12 | $37 |
| 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. |
83 | $144 | $516 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
75 | $161 | $530 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
72 | $65 | $209 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
70 | $73 | $233 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
70 | $24 | $77 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
70 | $12 | $38 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
62 | $12 | $44 |
| 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. |
54 | $130 | $440 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
50 | $106 | $351 |
| 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. |
46 | $151 | $475 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
44 | $21 | $67 |
| 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. |
44 | $735 | $1,908 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
38 | $176 | $567 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 34 | $192 | $763 |
| 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. |
26 | $60 | $188 |
| 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. |
25 | $158 | $540 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
24 | $104 | $333 |
| 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. |
22 | $59 | $213 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
22 | $88 | $282 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
22 | $15 | $47 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
22 | $3 | $8 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
21 | $1,153 | $3,592 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
20 | $404 | $1,525 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
20 | $59 | $189 |
| 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. |
16 | $200 | $640 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 16 | $274 | $970 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
14 | $81 | $295 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
89.5% medium
9.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,005
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,572/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
738
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
$18,005 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,677
2023
$2,276
2022
$2,574
2021
$1,416
2020
$1,692
2019
$3,642
2018
$3,728
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$364
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$291
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$228
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$223
Medtronic, Inc.
$212
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Koya Medical, Inc.
$201
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$194
PFIZER INC.
$189
Amgen Inc.
$104
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$95
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$75
Novo Nordisk Inc
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$27
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 33.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABIOMED
$2,394
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,157
Abbott Laboratories
$1,538
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,403
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,051
Amgen Inc.
$1,028
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$716
Medtronic, Inc.
$686
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$660
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$651
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$530
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$523
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$500
PFIZER INC.
$462
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$327
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$308
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$234
Koya Medical, Inc.
$201
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$200
Novo Nordisk Inc
$194
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$166
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$151
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$143
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$136
Boston Scientific Corporation
$132
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$131
CVRx, Inc.
$123
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$120
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$115
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$107
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$95
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$94
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$82
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$56
BIOTRONIK INC.
$49
Relypsa, Inc.
$44
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$43
Terumo Medical Corporation
$41
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$40
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$32
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$29
Baxter Healthcare
$29
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$27
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$24
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Avinger Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
105
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY 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. Waked is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% 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. Waked experienced with inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Waked performed 24,992 inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol 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. Waked receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Waked received a total of $18,005 from 54 companies across 738 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. Waked's costs compare to other cardiologists in Riverside?
Dr. Waked's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Waked) 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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