Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Katz, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Katz
Dr. Richard Katz is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Katz performed 16,418 Medicare services across 10,403 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Katz received a total of $2,691 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 130 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. Katz 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 3% volume in CA
$2,691 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗16,418
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for cardiovascular disease
10,403
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~864 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. |
1,355 | $69 | $108 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,059 | $8 | $8 |
| 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. |
1,002 | $11 | $56 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
1,000 | $38 | $95 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
987 | $7 | $19 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
966 | $10 | $30 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
949 | $6 | $19 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
905 | $9 | $28 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
566 | $10 | $27 |
| Triglyceride level test A blood test that measures the amount of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. |
566 | $6 | $17 |
| HDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. HDL is often referred to as 'good' cholesterol. |
564 | $8 | $23 |
| 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. |
500 | $8 | $22 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
478 | $16 | $47 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
473 | $9 | $26 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
440 | $4 | $13 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
412 | $42 | $107 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
405 | $13 | $37 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
404 | $6 | $17 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
404 | $5 | $14 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
403 | $160 | $550 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
394 | $13 | $38 |
| Homocysteine level test A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body. |
393 | $18 | $48 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
320 | $75 | $150 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
312 | $52 | $225 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
186 | $9 | $26 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
160 | $397 | $1,123 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
136 | $32 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
136 | $20 | $20 |
| 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. |
123 | $157 | $507 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
94 | $48 | $89 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
60 | $19 | $52 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
56 | $4 | $11 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 54 | $170 | $352 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
50 | $8 | $24 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
27 | $13 | $39 |
| Iron level test | 27 | $6 | $19 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
27 | $9 | $21 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
13 | $57 | $352 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 12 | $18 | $52 |
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.
3.0% high complexity
8.1% medium
88.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,691
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $384/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in CA for cardiovascular disease
31
Companies
130
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
$2,503 (93.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$188 (7.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$359
2023
$614
2022
$816
2021
$315
2020
$175
2019
$339
2018
$73
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$172
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Philips North America LLC
$26
PFIZER INC.
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$20
BIOTRONIK INC.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 68.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$369
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$255
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$249
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$228
Abbott Laboratories
$182
PFIZER INC.
$165
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$158
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$137
Amgen Inc.
$122
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$95
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$84
BIOTRONIK INC.
$82
Stryker Corporation
$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$42
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$36
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Philips North America LLC
$26
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · (CK7) Extended Holter · AMVUTTRA · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AXSOS · Arcalyst · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Lexiscan · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Optimizer · Repatha · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · 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 →
Most payments (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
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
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. Katz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Katz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Katz performed 1,355 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. Katz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Katz received a total of $2,691 from 31 companies across 130 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. Katz's costs compare to other cardiologists in San Diego?
Dr. Katz's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Katz) 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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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.
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