Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zachary Berman, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Berman
Dr. Zachary Berman is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in San Diego, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Berman performed 977 Medicare services across 795 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Berman received a total of $129,380 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 352 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. Berman 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 42% volume in CA
$129,380 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗977
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
795
Unique beneficiaries
$72
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~89 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. |
232 | $10 | $191 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
74 | $38 | $339 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
69 | $85 | $1,160 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
59 | $31 | $137 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
54 | $161 | $7,578 |
| 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. |
50 | $14 | $143 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
42 | $77 | $365 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
40 | $25 | $247 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
37 | $38 | $647 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
27 | $446 | $37,306 |
| 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 | $211 | $3,127 |
| 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. |
22 | $161 | $3,869 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $123 | $520 |
| 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. |
21 | $255 | $4,257 |
| 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. |
21 | $63 | $1,250 |
| 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. |
20 | $58 | $636 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
19 | $22 | $97 |
| Radioactive drug therapy via arterial tube Administration of a radioactive therapeutic agent through a catheter inserted into an artery to target specific tissues. |
19 | $90 | $399 |
| Removal of central venous port or pump A procedure to remove a central venous access device, such as a port or pump, from the body. |
18 | $147 | $967 |
| Lumbar puncture with imaging guidance A procedure to remove spinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic testing, performed using imaging guidance. |
16 | $66 | $968 |
| Radiologist review of abscess or sinus study A radiologist reviews the images from a study of an abscess or sinus cavity. |
16 | $20 | $93 |
| 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. |
15 | $26 | $573 |
| 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. |
15 | $23 | $133 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
12 | $55 | $466 |
| Kidney tube placement with imaging guidance A tube is placed into the kidney using imaging guidance. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
12 | $152 | $3,351 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
12 | $58 | $438 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 11 | $159 | $714 |
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.
7.8% high complexity
22.5% medium
69.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$129,380
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $21,563/year across 6 years
Top 6% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
352
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
$101,668 (78.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,199 (13.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$10,513 (8.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$51,567
2023
$56,317
2022
$15,274
2021
$1,265
2020
$843
2019
$4,113
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22,213
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$17,007
Delcath Systems
$5,413
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$3,625
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,086
Inari Medical, Inc.
$371
Sirtex Medical Inc
$188
Penumbra, Inc.
$179
Stryker Corporation
$126
Ethicon US, LLC
$80
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$80
Terumo Medical Corporation
$47
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$34
Eisai Inc.
$30
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$29
Cook Medical LLC
$22
Reflow Medical Inc
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 86.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$79,781
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$21,614
Delcath Systems
$5,413
Sirtex Medical Inc
$4,407
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$4,054
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,669
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,328
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,885
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$1,740
Medtronic, Inc.
$982
Cook Medical LLC
$711
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$508
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$413
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$398
Penumbra, Inc.
$371
Stryker Corporation
$365
Terumo Medical Corporation
$309
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$308
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$250
Ethicon US, LLC
$179
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$171
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$124
Eisai Inc.
$92
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$76
Teleflex LLC
$52
MicroVention, Inc.
$47
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$46
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$22
Reflow Medical Inc
$22
Avanos Medical
$17
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 82.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · ABRE · ALPHAVAC · AMPLATZ · ANGIO-SEAL · ARROW · AUTOPLEX · AZUR · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Abre · Artis icono floor · CHAPERON GUIDING CATHETER · CONCERTOTM · COOK CELECT · COVERA · Certus 140 · Concerto · Cook Medical Drainage · Cook Medical Embolization · Cook Medical Filters · Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Denali Vena Cava Filter · EMBOGUARD · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOTRAP · EXODUS · Embozene · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERATOR · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Embolics · General - IO Ablation · General - Therapies · HEPZATO KIT · HYDROPEARL · HYPERFORMTM · Hepzato Kit · IDC · IMFINZI · IMJUDO · IN.PACT AV · IVAS · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LUTONIX · Lenvima · MVP · MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System · Micropuncture · Mobile Cryoblation Services · NAVICROSS · NanoKnife · Neuwave · OPTABLATE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · PROGREAT · Pipeline · ROSEN · S · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SOLERO · SPINEJACK · SPYGLASS · Solitaire · THERASPHERE · THERASPHERE - BIO · THERASPHERE-BIO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TRUFILL · TheraSphere Administration Set · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 7.0 GBq (US Commercial) · UTASWAKO AFP-L3 · VENOVO · VIATORR TIPS Endoprosthesis w/ Controlled Expansion · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · Venovo · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · 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 (79%) 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 6% 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. Berman is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Berman experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Berman performed 232 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. Berman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Berman received a total of $129,380 from 32 companies across 352 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. Berman's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Berman's average Medicare payment per service is $72. 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. Berman) 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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