Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Zachary Rattner, M.D.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
995 GATEWAY CENTER WAY, San Diego, CA 92102
6192639729
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1003867276 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Rattner

Dr. Zachary Rattner is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rattner performed 2,974 Medicare services across 619 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rattner received a total of $51,782 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 128 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rattner 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 20% volume in CA $51,782 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,974
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
619
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~157 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)
A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures.
2,300 $0 $1
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.
128 $70 $247
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
122 $85 $304
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.
117 $163 $550
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
59 $45 $156
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.
41 $98 $349
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.
39 $214 $703
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.
36 $107 $348
Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein
A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance.
31 $220 $691
Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance
This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg.
26 $141 $444
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.
22 $35 $112
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.
21 $10 $32
Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation
A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review.
19 $192 $603
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
13 $54 $199
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$51,782
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,397/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
128
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$36,146 (69.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,778 (24.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,857 (5.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$16,503
2023
$15,163
2022
$6,127
2021
$185
2020
$1,858
2019
$3,790
2018
$8,156

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15,258
Nevro Corp.
$1,110
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
Reflow Medical Inc
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$36,146
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12,778
Nevro Corp.
$1,110
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$311
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$224
Covidien LP
$209
Boston Scientific Corporation
$202
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$121
Medtronic, Inc.
$110
Cook Medical LLC
$97
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$62
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$58
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$54
BIOTRONIK INC.
$50
CORDIS US CORP.
$49
Reflow Medical Inc
$43
Organogenesis Inc.
$35
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$33
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$24
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$19
GUERBET LLC
$13
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 96.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6536) Phoenix · (6577) Visions 014 · (6582) Visions 035 · ADVANCE · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Amplatz · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · COVERA · Chameleon · ClosureFast · Crosser iQ · DSUVIA · Diamondback Peripheral · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · Ellipsys · FLEXITOUCH · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IGT_D Therapy · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · Passeo-18 · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · SABER · Senza · Trilogy 100 · VARITHENA · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · Venovo · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.

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Geographic Context

Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
NMC San Diego
1.7 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. Rattner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, 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. Rattner experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rattner performed 2,300 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Rattner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rattner received a total of $51,782 from 23 companies across 128 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. Rattner's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in San Diego?
Dr. Rattner's average Medicare payment per service is $25. 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. Rattner) 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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