Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Claude Sirlin

Body Imaging Physician · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103
6195436768
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1730261793 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sirlin

Dr. Claude Sirlin is a body imaging physician in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sirlin performed 2,111 Medicare services across 988 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sirlin received a total of $12,819 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in body imaging physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sirlin 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 43% volume in CA $12,819 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,111
Medicare services
Top 43% in CA for body imaging physician
988
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~111 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 1,120 $0 $1
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas.
211 $68 $422
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
118 $26 $323
MRI of abdomen with and without contrast
An MRI scan of the abdomen using contrast dye before and after administration to create detailed images of internal structures.
115 $83 $933
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
77 $68 $324
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
77 $17 $212
Complete ultrasound of abdomen
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen.
61 $30 $233
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis.
35 $31 $270
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.
29 $30 $314
Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation.
26 $20 $148
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data.
25 $31 $142
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures.
20 $26 $139
Double contrast esophagram
An X-ray of the esophagus using two types of contrast material to create detailed images of the upper digestive tract.
20 $26 $132
Complete pelvic ultrasound
An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis.
19 $23 $156
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
17 $23 $156
Chest X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity.
15 $7 $47
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures.
14 $74 $566
Limited abdominal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures.
14 $80 $500
Ultrasound of scrotum
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures.
14 $23 $155
MRI of pelvis with and without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the pelvic area performed both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance image detail.
13 $311 $1,965
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels.
13 $45 $472
CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels with contrast
A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis.
12 $86 $595
MRI of abdomen without contrast
An MRI scan of the abdomen that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of internal organs and tissues without the use of contrast dye.
12 $58 $578
Ultrasound of transplanted kidney
An ultrasound scan of a transplanted kidney to visualize its structure and blood flow. This imaging test helps assess the health and function of the transplanted organ.
12 $27 $189
MRI elastography for tissue stiffness
An MRI scan that uses low-frequency vibrations to measure the stiffness of body tissues.
11 $42 $207
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
11 $99 $625
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.
0.6% high complexity
95.6% medium
3.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2022 ↗
$12,819
Total received (2018-2022)
Avg $3,205/year across 4 years
Top 6% in CA for body imaging physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
5
Companies
15
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,277 (72.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,400 (18.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,142 (8.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2022
$2,322
2021
$3,000
2019
$6,500
2018
$997

Payments by company (2022)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GUERBET LLC
$2,177
GE HealthCare
$145
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2022 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2022) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$7,497
PFIZER INC.
$2,400
GUERBET LLC
$2,177
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
$600
GE HealthCare
$145
Top 3 companies account for 94.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ELUCIREM
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 (72%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for body imaging physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Body imaging physicians within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
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 2022
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. Sirlin is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, with 19 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. Sirlin experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sirlin performed 1,120 mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 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. Sirlin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sirlin received a total of $12,819 from 5 companies across 15 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. Sirlin's costs compare to other body imaging physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Sirlin's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Sirlin) 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 →
About this page

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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