Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jigar Patel, D.O.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Jigar Patel is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in San Diego, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,501 Medicare services across 1,633 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $31,928 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 337 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology 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. Patel 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 27% volume in CA
$31,928 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,501
Medicare services
Top 27% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
1,633
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~175 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 (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. |
873 | $72 | $150 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
499 | $18 | $57 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
384 | $21 | $71 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
249 | $53 | $250 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
233 | $64 | $90 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
178 | $20 | $56 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
123 | $21 | $53 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
122 | $26 | $68 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
120 | $776 | $1,506 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
82 | $171 | $700 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
72 | $20 | $73 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
63 | $85 | $275 |
| 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. |
60 | $136 | $330 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
52 | $52 | $92 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
50 | $94 | $192 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
47 | $95 | $140 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $180 | $411 |
| 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. |
33 | $143 | $284 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
24 | $70 | $125 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
21 | $83 | $172 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
20 | $60 | $123 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
19 | $11 | $26 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
19 | $19 | $39 |
| 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. |
18 | $109 | $225 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
17 | $749 | $1,796 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
17 | $243 | $517 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
15 | $83 | $390 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
15 | $243 | $480 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
13 | $417 | $816 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
13 | $663 | $1,285 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $607 | $1,213 |
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.
44.3% high complexity
0.6% medium
55.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$31,928
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,561/year across 7 years
Top 33% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
337
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
$16,502 (51.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,087 (28.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,339 (19.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$945
2023
$1,065
2022
$1,256
2021
$883
2020
$520
2019
$4,762
2018
$22,497
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$802
Abbott Laboratories
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$22
Philips North America LLC
$22
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$18
BIOTRONIK INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16,521
Abbott Laboratories
$9,398
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,749
Boston Scientific Corporation
$790
BIOTRONIK INC.
$723
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$347
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$317
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$289
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$152
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$134
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$96
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$68
PFIZER INC.
$65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$53
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$52
Davol Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Philips North America LLC
$22
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
CVRx, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 89.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5055) Healthcare Und · ACUITY · AMPLATZER · AMVIA EDGE · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Acticor · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM SICD · ENTRESTO · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Edora · Ellipse ICD · Evera · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · GENERAL THERAPIES · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · HeartWare HVAD · Inquiry EP Diagnostic Catheters · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX DX · LifeVest · Lux-Dx · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MYCARELINK · Micra · Mitra Clip system · PERCEPTA QUAD CRT-P MRI SURESCAN · Percepta · PlasmaBlade · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · REVEAL LINQ · RHYTHMIA · Reveal LINQ · RhythmVIEW Work Stations · Rhythmia Mapping System · S-ICD System Magnet · Temperature Management System · VIGILANT · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZIO XT Patch
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 (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
0.7
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. Patel is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in CA), with speaking/promotional 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. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 873 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $31,928 from 22 companies across 337 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. Patel's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $89. 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. Patel) 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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