Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Fugit, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Fugit from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fugit
Dr. Michael Fugit is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fugit performed 2,906 Medicare services across 2,207 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fugit received a total of $9,416 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 352 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. Fugit 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
▲ Top 37% volume in CA
$9,416 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,906
Medicare services
Top 37% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,207
Unique beneficiaries
$145
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~153 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. |
529 | $94 | $260 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
508 | $42 | $125 |
| 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. |
502 | $11 | $80 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
217 | $154 | $550 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 182 | $417 | $1,045 |
| 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. |
152 | $69 | $185 |
| 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. |
141 | $57 | $200 |
| 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. |
136 | $113 | $335 |
| 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. |
91 | $1,257 | $3,500 |
| 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. |
59 | $10 | $75 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
57 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
56 | $757 | $1,940 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
50 | $383 | $1,090 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
50 | $76 | $225 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
37 | $113 | $278 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
35 | $68 | $250 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
28 | $19 | $50 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 25 | $224 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
20 | $80 | $250 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $250 | $800 |
| CT scan of heart for calcium evaluation A CT scan of the heart used to evaluate calcium levels in the blood vessels. |
13 | $74 | $302 |
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.
8.9% high complexity
31.8% medium
59.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,416
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,345/year across 7 years
Top 29% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
352
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
$9,416 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,152
2023
$874
2022
$1,389
2021
$1,409
2020
$1,192
2019
$1,925
2018
$1,474
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$441
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$184
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$111
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$89
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
PFIZER INC.
$77
Amgen Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$4,448
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,430
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$447
Amgen Inc.
$434
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$403
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$304
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$286
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$235
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$178
PFIZER INC.
$150
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$140
Boston Scientific Corporation
$119
Abbott Laboratories
$108
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$104
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$100
HeartFlow, Inc.
$88
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$43
CORDIS US CORP.
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$21
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$20
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
GE Healthcare
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.2% 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
151
Per 100K population
9.5
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SACRAMENTO
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. Fugit is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Fugit experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fugit performed 529 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. Fugit receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fugit received a total of $9,416 from 37 companies across 352 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. Fugit's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sacramento?
Dr. Fugit's average Medicare payment per service is $145. 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. Fugit) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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