Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Uday Gajjandra Sandhu, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device — Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Research-focused
3941 J ST STE 350, Sacramento, CA 95819
9164532500
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1275951055 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Sandhu 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. Sandhu

Dr. Uday Gajjandra Sandhu is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Sacramento, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sandhu performed 737 Medicare services across 569 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sandhu received a total of $81,856 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 98 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sandhu 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 737 Medicare services $81,856 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
737
Medicare services
Bottom 18% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
569
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~61 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
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.
 284 $12 $145
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.
 182 $72 $366
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.
 117 $131 $765
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.
 31 $104 $530
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.
 29 $104 $525
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.
 21 $84 $895
Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia
A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate.
 17 $643 $4,173
Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation
A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction.
 16 $727 $5,571
Insertion of implantable defibrillator system
A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur.
 15 $701 $5,435
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
 14 $82 $511
Echocardiogram with color Doppler
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function.
 11 $2 $18
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.
6.5% high complexity
3.4% medium
90.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$81,856
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,694/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
98
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$75,229 (91.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,628 (8.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,032
2023
$1,470
2022
$963
2021
$35,229
2020
$40,000
2019
$146
2018
$17

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,803
Philips North America LLC
$1,113
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$436
ATRICURE, INC.
$290
Boston Scientific Corporation
$206
ABIOMED
$96
Medtronic, Inc.
$88
Top 3 companies account for 83.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25,054
Medtronic, Inc.
$21,763
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15,331
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15,017
Abbott Laboratories
$2,444
Philips North America LLC
$1,113
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$436
ATRICURE, INC.
$290
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$176
ABIOMED
$96
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$71
BIOTRONIK INC.
$38
PFIZER INC.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 75.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9520) IGT Devices Undivided · (BS2) LM Undivided · AGILIS · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVEIR · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENSITE · GALLANT · GENERAL - BRADY · Impella · LifeVest · MICRA · Micra · NA · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · Optimizer · SELECTSECURE · VIGILANT · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX
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 →

The majority of payments (92%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

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Geographic Context

Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL
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. Sandhu is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sandhu experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sandhu performed 284 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Sandhu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sandhu received a total of $81,856 from 13 companies across 98 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. Sandhu's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Sacramento?
Dr. Sandhu's average Medicare payment per service is $100. 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. Sandhu) 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.

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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →