Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hamed Aryafar, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Aryafar
Dr. Hamed Aryafar is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aryafar performed 1,148 Medicare services across 1,049 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Aryafar received a total of $101,363 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 406 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Aryafar 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 39% volume in CA
$101,363 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,148
Medicare services
Top 39% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
1,049
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
194 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
148 | $6 | $29 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
96 | $27 | $89 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
70 | $57 | $192 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
55 | $14 | $59 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
49 | $11 | $47 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
41 | $38 | $56 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
40 | $16 | $60 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
34 | $82 | $258 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
30 | $83 | $238 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
29 | $60 | $248 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
28 | $59 | $76 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
25 | $270 | $1,113 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
24 | $25 | $109 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
22 | $214 | $1,124 |
| 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. |
21 | $26 | $105 |
| Contrast injection through abdominal tube for X-ray A contrast dye is injected into the abdomen through a tube to enhance visibility during an X-ray study. |
20 | $26 | $123 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
20 | $27 | $100 |
| Radiologist review of abscess or sinus study A radiologist reviews the images from a study of an abscess or sinus cavity. |
20 | $20 | $83 |
| 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. |
19 | $17 | $69 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam of the arteries in one arm or any arterial grafts present. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize blood flow and vessel structure. |
18 | $17 | $48 |
| 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. |
17 | $23 | $91 |
| Stomach tube insertion with fluoroscopy and contrast A tube is placed into the stomach while using live X-ray imaging and a contrast dye to guide the procedure. |
14 | $165 | $709 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
14 | $72 | $296 |
| Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes A procedure to obtain a tissue sample or remove lymph nodes located near the surface of the body using a needle. |
13 | $64 | $245 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
13 | $73 | $395 |
| Kidney needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. |
13 | $86 | $453 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
13 | $7 | $29 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
13 | $88 | $344 |
| Arterial tube insertion, first branch A procedure to insert a tube into the first branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
12 | $92 | $769 |
| Stomach or large bowel tube replacement with fluoroscopy This procedure involves replacing a feeding tube in the stomach or large intestine. It is performed using fluoroscopic imaging and contrast dye to guide the placement. |
12 | $53 | $211 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
11 | $61 | $378 |
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.
3.9% high complexity
40.3% medium
55.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$101,363
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,480/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
406
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$75,802 (74.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,375 (16.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,186 (9.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$34,250
2023
$23,840
2022
$23,223
2021
$6,714
2020
$5,960
2019
$2,355
2018
$5,021
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$26,430
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,760
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,352
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,185
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$326
Cook Medical LLC
$321
Stryker Corporation
$274
Inari Medical, Inc.
$246
Reflow Medical Inc
$128
Terumo Medical Corporation
$123
Medtronic, Inc.
$48
Imperative Care, Inc
$38
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$68,641
Boston Scientific Corporation
$11,883
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$5,648
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$4,295
Cook Medical LLC
$3,153
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$1,228
Inari Medical, Inc.
$790
Terumo Medical Corporation
$700
Medtronic, Inc.
$661
Stryker Corporation
$480
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$383
Viz.ai, Inc.
$376
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$329
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$326
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$323
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$301
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$300
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$223
GE Healthcare
$217
Endocare, Inc.
$192
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$179
Reflow Medical Inc
$128
Biogen, Inc.
$119
Ethicon US, LLC
$107
Covidien LP
$55
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$53
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$46
MicroVention, Inc.
$46
EKOS Corporation
$45
Imperative Care, Inc
$38
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$20
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$19
Arrow International, Inc.
$17
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 85.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (9556) IVC Filter Removal · ABRE · ADVANCE · ALPHAVAC · ANGIO-SEAL · AZUR · AngioSeal · Artis icono floor · BEADS - BIO · CASHMERE · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · CONCERTOTM · CONFIDENCE · COOK · COOK CELECT · COOK MEDICAL CATHETERS · COOK MEDICAL GI PRODUCTS · COOK MEDICAL IAA · COOK MEDICAL ZENITH · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Certus 140 · Chameleon · Concerto · Cook · Cook Medical Accessories · Cook Medical Advanced Tech · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Filters · Cook Medical Liver Access · Cook Medical Nester · Cook Medical Thoracic · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · EKOSONIC · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTERPRISE · ENTUIT · Embotrap · Embozene · FLEXOR · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexor · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GORE VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis · Glidesheath · HYDROPEARL · HydroFrame Coil · HydroPearl · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · INTERVENTIONAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · Indigo · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · LVIS · MREYE · NEUWAVE Flex Microwave Ablation System · OMNICURVE · OPTABLATE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · OnControl · POWERPORT · PRESIDIO · Palindrome · Penumbra Coil 400 · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · ROSEN · RUBY Coil · Ranger · Ruby · S · S.M.A.R.T. Flex Stent · SPINRAZA · SPYGLASS · SYMPHONY CATHETER · SYNCHRO SELECT · Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System with the Shockwave E8 Peripher · Solitaire · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · THERASPHERE · THERASPHERE - BIO · THERASPHERE-BIO · TheraSphere Administration Set · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · Tornado · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · VenaSeal · Viz.AI LVO · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM · Zilver Vena
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 (75%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular & interventional radiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for vascular & interventional radiology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR
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. Aryafar is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers, with 17 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. Aryafar experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aryafar performed 194 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes 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. Aryafar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Aryafar received a total of $101,363 from 35 companies across 406 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. Aryafar's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Aryafar's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Aryafar) 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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