Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Syed Bokhari, M. D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Riverside, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bokhari
Dr. Syed Bokhari is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Riverside, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bokhari performed 1,788 Medicare services across 1,183 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bokhari received a total of $26,179 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 382 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. Bokhari 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ 1,788 Medicare services
$26,179 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,788
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,183
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
330 | $32 | $62 |
| 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. |
238 | $96 | $273 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
180 | $40 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
140 | $152 | $432 |
| 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. |
118 | $95 | $210 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
86 | $16 | $32 |
| 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. |
79 | $64 | $148 |
| 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. |
51 | $12 | $32 |
| 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. |
50 | $10 | $28 |
| 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. |
48 | $155 | $350 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
46 | $42 | $80 |
| 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. |
45 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
45 | $127 | $354 |
| 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 | $54 |
| 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 | $713 | $1,942 |
| 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. |
44 | $131 | $410 |
| 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. |
40 | $172 | $587 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 36 | $183 | $614 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
34 | $1,429 | $3,808 |
| 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. |
33 | $96 | $264 |
| 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. |
21 | $384 | $1,226 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $47 | $126 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
12 | $70 | $180 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
12 | $205 | $536 |
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.
11.0% high complexity
11.0% medium
78.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$26,179
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,740/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
382
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
$19,803 (75.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,376 (24.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,961
2023
$1,588
2022
$3,352
2021
$347
2020
$688
2019
$4,040
2018
$8,202
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,376
ABBVIE INC.
$342
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$176
ABIOMED
$152
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$150
PFIZER INC.
$147
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$136
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$82
Amgen Inc.
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$49
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$41
Philips North America LLC
$21
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 86.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$7,222
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,854
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,467
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,908
Abbott Laboratories
$1,820
CSL Behring
$1,485
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,027
ABIOMED
$903
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$612
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$606
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$547
Cook Incorporated
$526
BIOTRONIK INC.
$524
ABBVIE INC.
$342
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$324
Amgen Inc.
$245
Endologix, Inc.
$219
PFIZER INC.
$207
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$206
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$160
AbbVie Inc.
$140
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$120
Merz North America, Inc.
$112
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$99
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$90
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$82
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$72
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$71
Allergan, Inc.
$61
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$58
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$55
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$49
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$47
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$47
Terumo Medical Corporation
$46
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$41
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$37
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$37
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$31
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$29
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$28
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$27
Avinger Inc.
$25
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$24
Philips North America LLC
$21
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$20
CHIESI USA, INC.
$20
Allergan Inc.
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
bsn medical inc
$17
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$15
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
CathWorks, Inc.
$15
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
Teleflex LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · ANGIOVAC · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · BIOMONITOR · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRILINTA · BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System · C3 Delivery System · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · COOK MEDICAL FILTERS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVI CONSUMABLES · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Catheter - Turnpike · ClosureFast · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · DABRA · DEFINITY · Diamondback Peripheral · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENTRESTO · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Emboshield NAV6 system · FARXIGA · FFRangio System · FLEXITOUCH · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL STENTS · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Impella · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NRG · Navicross · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · Ovation · PANTHERIS · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pacemakers · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · ProtekDuo · ProtekDuo Kit · Repatha · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SAVVYWIRE · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · XEOMIN · XIENCE SKYPOINT · ZIO XT Patch · ZONTIVITY
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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
111
Per 100K population
4.5
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
PACIFIC GROVE 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. Bokhari is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers, with 19 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. Bokhari experienced with remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bokhari performed 330 remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes 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. Bokhari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bokhari received a total of $26,179 from 62 companies across 382 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. Bokhari's costs compare to other cardiologists in Riverside?
Dr. Bokhari's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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. Bokhari) 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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