Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Victor Ochoa, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Sacramento, 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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ochoa 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. Ochoa
Dr. Victor Ochoa is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ochoa performed 10,080 Medicare services across 3,648 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ochoa received a total of $11,543 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 504 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. Ochoa 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in CA
$11,543 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,080
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,648
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
4,435 | $0 | $8 |
| 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. |
1,809 | $101 | $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. |
492 | $12 | $105 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
420 | $174 | $599 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
358 | $85 | $285 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
326 | $24 | $100 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
262 | $6 | $40 |
| 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. |
256 | $131 | $340 |
| 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. |
250 | $99 | $177 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
243 | $21 | $100 |
| 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. |
177 | $396 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
97 | $63 | $474 |
| 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. |
96 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
89 | $61 | $250 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
89 | $20 | $75 |
| 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. |
89 | $796 | $1,800 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
70 | $30 | $130 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
65 | $28 | $180 |
| 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. |
62 | $142 | $400 |
| 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. |
54 | $195 | $650 |
| 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. |
43 | $107 | $257 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 42 | $173 | $2,000 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
36 | $11 | $200 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
36 | $21 | $200 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
34 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
31 | $168 | $410 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
30 | $78 | $180 |
| 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. |
20 | $90 | $400 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
16 | $385 | $1,010 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
16 | $515 | $1,975 |
| 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. |
13 | $152 | $310 |
| 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. |
12 | $430 | $1,762 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
12 | $172 | $2,000 |
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.
9.9% high complexity
51.1% medium
39.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,543
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,649/year across 7 years
Top 25% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
504
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
$11,308 (98.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$234 (2.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$753
2023
$2,239
2022
$424
2021
$1,219
2020
$689
2019
$4,190
2018
$2,029
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$516
Abbott Laboratories
$205
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$31
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,495
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,423
Abbott Laboratories
$1,162
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$467
Amgen Inc.
$448
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$284
PFIZER INC.
$194
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$190
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$174
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$172
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$163
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$31
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$29
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
BIOTRONIK INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 78.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCENT · ACCOLADE · ADAPTA · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Advisa · Amplia MRI · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Capsure · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · DYNAGEN · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · Evera · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · Humira · INGEVITY · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · MICRA · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · Nanostim Leadleas Pacemaker · No Associated Product · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Performa · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SELECTSECURE · VERQUVO · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Visia AF · XARELTO
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 (98%) 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. Ochoa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Ochoa experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ochoa performed 4,435 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Ochoa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ochoa received a total of $11,543 from 21 companies across 504 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. Ochoa's costs compare to other cardiologists in Sacramento?
Dr. Ochoa's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Ochoa) 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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