Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lisa Morales, PA
Medical Physician Assistant · Saint Helena, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Morales
Dr. Lisa Morales is a medical physician assistant in Saint Helena, CA, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morales performed 1,052 Medicare services across 853 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morales received a total of $9,154 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 154 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Morales 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.
✓ 7 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in CA
$9,154 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,052
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for medical physician assistant
853
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~150 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. |
258 | $95 | $280 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
101 | $64 | $221 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
83 | $72 | $278 |
| 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. |
68 | $60 | $198 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
64 | $6 | $30 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
53 | $47 | $201 |
| 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. |
52 | $137 | $392 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
50 | $14 | $56 |
| 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. |
37 | $11 | $46 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
31 | $15 | $63 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
27 | $19 | $58 |
| 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. |
27 | $58 | $147 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
24 | $86 | $217 |
| 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. |
23 | $78 | $538 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
23 | $80 | $270 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
20 | $86 | $291 |
| 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. |
19 | $12 | $34 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
18 | $20 | $126 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
18 | $61 | $149 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
16 | $56 | $186 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
15 | $17 | $53 |
| 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. |
13 | $12 | $34 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
12 | $25 | $113 |
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.
19.3% high complexity
4.8% medium
76.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,154
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,289/year across 4 years
Top 5% in CA for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
154
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
$7,921 (86.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,234 (13.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,659
2023
$1,378
2022
$3,369
2021
$2,749
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,005
ATRICURE, INC.
$168
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$110
Medtronic, Inc.
$97
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$37
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$21
Top 3 companies account for 77.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$4,205
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,610
Abbott Laboratories
$599
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$567
AtriCure, Inc.
$334
ATRICURE, INC.
$303
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$235
Boston Scientific Corporation
$195
CardioFocus, Inc.
$172
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$146
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$141
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$122
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$119
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$119
KLS-Martin L.P.
$43
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$43
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$39
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$21
CORDIS US CORP.
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$19
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 70.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
120V · 60Hz · AMVIA EDGE · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · AngioVac · Assure WCD · BIOMONITOR · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · ELIQUIS · EMERGE · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Evera · GENERAL STENTS · HeartLight System · ILAB · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MitraClip System · OPSUMIT · Optimizer · Orsiro Mission · Progel Applicator Spray Tips · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RADIAL 360 · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SPiN Thoracic Navigation System · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Sentus · Solia · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · ZIO XT Patch
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for medical physician assistant in CA.
Geographic Context
Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
31.6
County median income
$108,970
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA
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. Morales is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Morales experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morales performed 258 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. Morales receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morales received a total of $9,154 from 24 companies across 154 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. Morales's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Saint Helena?
Dr. Morales's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Morales) 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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