Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fernando Zamudio, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6655 ALVARADO RD, San Diego, CA 92120
6195830511
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1306842950 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Zamudio 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. Zamudio

Dr. Fernando Zamudio is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Diego, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zamudio performed 709 Medicare services across 351 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zamudio received a total of $4,097 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 129 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. Zamudio 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 ▲ 709 Medicare services $4,097 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
709
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in CA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
351
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~35 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.
409 $101 $150
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
66 $6 $20
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
57 $65 $123
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system
This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity.
52 $37 $72
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
46 $155 $400
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.
36 $12 $80
Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results.
15 $17 $87
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.
15 $141 $250
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.
13 $143 $230
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.
14.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
85.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,097
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $585/year across 7 years
Top 45% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
129
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
$4,097 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$125
2023
$281
2022
$230
2021
$1,100
2020
$411
2019
$581
2018
$1,370

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$125
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$640
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$497
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$399
PFIZER INC.
$346
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$332
Medtronic, Inc.
$255
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$244
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$158
BIOTRONIK INC.
$151
Abbott Laboratories
$145
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$144
Boston Scientific Corporation
$129
UCB, Inc.
$125
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$122
ABIOMED
$113
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$70
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 37.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUAMANTYS · Accent Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Connect HF · CoreValve Evolut · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · Impella · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · MICRA · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · Nayzilam · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Resolute · Rivacor 7 DR-T · Solara · UPTRAVI · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
239
Per 100K population
7.3
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO
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. Zamudio is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Zamudio experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zamudio performed 409 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. Zamudio receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zamudio received a total of $4,097 from 22 companies across 129 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. Zamudio's costs compare to other cardiologists in San Diego?
Dr. Zamudio's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Zamudio) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →