Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Oppenheim, MD
Family Medicine · Salinas, 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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Oppenheim 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. Oppenheim
Dr. Peter Oppenheim is a family medicine specialist in Salinas, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Oppenheim performed 3,718 Medicare services across 3,135 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Oppenheim received a total of $10,143 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 604 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Oppenheim 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$10,143 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,718
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for family medicine
3,135
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~186 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. |
792 | $47 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
425 | $8 | $20 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
369 | $18 | $213 |
| 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. |
255 | $46 | $167 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
166 | $8 | $37 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
152 | $8 | $48 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
152 | $16 | $97 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
131 | $22 | $233 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
113 | $33 | $52 |
| HDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. HDL is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol. |
111 | $8 | $37 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
111 | $5 | $33 |
| Triglyceride level test A blood test that measures the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. |
111 | $6 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
110 | $72 | $91 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
95 | $10 | $55 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
62 | $6 | $102 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
62 | $5 | $29 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
52 | $2 | $22 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
49 | $44 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
49 | $128 | $328 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
42 | $10 | $39 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
35 | $3 | $11 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
30 | $12 | $55 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
30 | $82 | $603 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
29 | $72 | $427 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
29 | $51 | $347 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
26 | $14 | $34 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
19 | $9 | $70 |
| 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. |
19 | $10 | $51 |
| 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. |
19 | $90 | $382 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
16 | $53 | $167 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $33 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 15 | $18 | $100 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
14 | $131 | $225 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 12 | $8 | $46 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,143
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,449/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
55
Companies
604
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
$10,000 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$143 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,718
2023
$2,375
2022
$1,464
2021
$823
2020
$439
2019
$1,578
2018
$1,746
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$398
Novo Nordisk Inc
$223
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$193
Lilly USA, LLC
$171
Amgen Inc.
$169
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$150
PFIZER INC.
$145
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$114
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 47.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,331
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,008
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$939
Novo Nordisk Inc
$877
Amgen Inc.
$775
Lilly USA, LLC
$763
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$448
PFIZER INC.
$391
AbbVie Inc.
$316
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$298
Abbott Laboratories
$268
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$258
Allergan Inc.
$250
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$242
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$211
Allergan, Inc.
$180
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$174
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$119
Radius Health, Inc.
$110
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$109
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$79
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$67
Boston Scientific Corporation
$66
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$65
AbbVie, Inc.
$62
Shire North American Group Inc
$49
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$45
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$38
Bioventus LLC
$32
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$26
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$22
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$21
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$20
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$18
Bigfoot Biomedical Inc
$18
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$13
Hologic, LLC
$13
CeQur Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.3% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
287
Per 100K population
65.9
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Oppenheim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 20 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. Oppenheim experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Oppenheim performed 792 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. Oppenheim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Oppenheim received a total of $10,143 from 55 companies across 604 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. Oppenheim's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Salinas?
Dr. Oppenheim's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Oppenheim) 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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