Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Warren Nishimoto, DO
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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Nishimoto 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. Nishimoto
Dr. Warren Nishimoto is a family medicine specialist in Salinas, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nishimoto performed 4,918 Medicare services across 3,556 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nishimoto received a total of $17,057 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 772 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. Nishimoto 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 3% volume in CA
$17,057 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,918
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for family medicine
3,556
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~246 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. |
749 | $49 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
501 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
391 | $46 | $167 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions A hands-on therapy where a doctor uses manual techniques to move muscles and joints in three to four areas of the body. |
284 | $35 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
271 | $30 | $233 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
233 | $1 | $6 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
183 | $58 | $167 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
177 | $13 | $88 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
172 | $5 | $33 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
146 | $33 | $52 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
145 | $29 | $75 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
139 | $8 | $48 |
| 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. |
138 | $8 | $51 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 1-2 body regions A hands-on technique used by osteopathic physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury by moving a patient's muscles and joints. This specific code covers treatment involving one or two distinct areas of the body. |
136 | $23 | $72 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
132 | $9 | $55 |
| 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. |
131 | $72 | $88 |
| 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. |
99 | $8 | $37 |
| 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. |
94 | $12 | $55 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
86 | $16 | $97 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
74 | $0 | $12 |
| 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. |
67 | $6 | $102 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
67 | $5 | $29 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
61 | $3 | $11 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
59 | $278 | $709 |
| 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. |
54 | $2 | $22 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
42 | $44 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
42 | $128 | $328 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
41 | $7 | $43 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
37 | $45 | $137 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
33 | $9 | $45 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
27 | $43 | $145 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
20 | $33 | $35 |
| 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. |
18 | $85 | $250 |
| 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. |
18 | $65 | $603 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 14 | $18 | $100 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
13 | $22 | $58 |
| 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. |
12 | $87 | $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. |
12 | $7 | $347 |
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 ↗$17,057
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,437/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
772
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
$17,037 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,987
2023
$3,586
2022
$2,164
2021
$1,254
2020
$743
2019
$2,583
2018
$3,740
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$561
Novo Nordisk Inc
$455
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$445
PFIZER INC.
$325
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$301
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$201
Amgen Inc.
$199
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$176
Lilly USA, LLC
$173
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$59
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$56
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 48.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,858
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,763
Amgen Inc.
$1,569
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,246
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,066
Lilly USA, LLC
$965
PFIZER INC.
$939
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$924
Allergan Inc.
$712
Abbott Laboratories
$626
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$559
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$525
AbbVie Inc.
$499
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$371
Allergan, Inc.
$350
AbbVie, Inc.
$286
Radius Health, Inc.
$225
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$216
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$214
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$187
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$176
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$167
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$161
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$120
Nuvectra Corporation
$113
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$95
Relypsa, Inc.
$95
Mannkind Corporation
$90
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Boston Scientific Corporation
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$46
Dexcom, Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$42
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Bioventus LLC
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$29
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$28
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$26
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$20
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
DEXCOM, INC.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$19
Phadia US Inc.
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$18
Bigfoot Biomedical Inc
$18
Organon LLC
$17
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$17
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ViiV Healthcare Company
$15
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$14
Hologic, LLC
$13
CeQur Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.4% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% 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. Nishimoto is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Nishimoto experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nishimoto performed 749 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. Nishimoto receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nishimoto received a total of $17,057 from 62 companies across 772 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. Nishimoto's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Salinas?
Dr. Nishimoto's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Nishimoto) 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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