Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Wall, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wall 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. Wall
Dr. Stephen Wall is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wall performed 2,405 Medicare services across 1,893 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wall received a total of $6,338 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 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. Wall 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 42% volume in CA
$6,338 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,405
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,893
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
436 | $6 | $23 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
362 | $42 | $215 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
230 | $139 | $633 |
| 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. |
225 | $87 | $278 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
205 | $27 | $262 |
| 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. |
140 | $10 | $52 |
| 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. |
111 | $46 | $241 |
| 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. |
103 | $270 | $991 |
| 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. |
91 | $117 | $427 |
| 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. |
54 | $48 | $303 |
| 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. |
47 | $116 | $372 |
| 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. |
45 | $9 | $31 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
36 | $17 | $52 |
| 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. |
35 | $8 | $31 |
| 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. |
34 | $53 | $188 |
| 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. |
26 | $175 | $724 |
| 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. |
23 | $60 | $188 |
| 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 | $18 | $138 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
21 | $40 | $184 |
| 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. |
20 | $5 | $21 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with symptom monitoring This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including symptom tracking and a professional review and report of the results. |
16 | $112 | $626 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
16 | $59 | $161 |
| 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. |
15 | $81 | $333 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
15 | $77 | $290 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
14 | $18 | $70 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $168 | $533 |
| 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. |
13 | $85 | $357 |
| 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. |
13 | $113 | $527 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
12 | $7 | $18 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 11 | $206 | $817 |
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.
12.4% high complexity
36.2% medium
51.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,338
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $905/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
207
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
$6,096 (96.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$242 (3.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$852
2023
$1,028
2022
$589
2021
$1,189
2020
$613
2019
$1,313
2018
$754
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$261
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$154
Inari Medical, Inc.
$97
Amgen Inc.
$78
Novo Nordisk Inc
$60
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Celgene Corporation
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,303
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$994
BIOTRONIK INC.
$606
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$566
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$524
Amgen Inc.
$512
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$310
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$177
Abbott Laboratories
$156
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
Medtronic, Inc.
$129
PFIZER INC.
$120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$117
Inari Medical, Inc.
$97
Celgene Corporation
$86
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$63
HeartFlow, Inc.
$62
Novo Nordisk Inc
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$56
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$32
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$28
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
CHIESI USA, INC.
$15
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVIA EDGE · AMVUTTRA · ASSURITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BioMonitor · CLEVIPREX · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · ONPATTRO · OptiCross · Optimizer · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESONATE · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Rivacor · S · SELECTSECURE · STINGRAY · SYNERGY · Solia · VERQUVO · VOQUEZNA · Vascular Lithotripsy · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WOLVERINE · Wegovy · XARELTO · iLab Ultrasound Imaging System
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
153
Per 100K population
9.7
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Wall is a cardiac imaging 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. Wall experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wall performed 436 ekg interpretation and report 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. Wall receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wall received a total of $6,338 from 28 companies across 207 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. Wall's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sacramento?
Dr. Wall's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Wall) 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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