Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anjali Gulati, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · San Jose, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2516 SAMARITAN DR, San Jose, CA 95124
4083584000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1124190954 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. Gulati

Dr. Anjali Gulati is a cardiovascular disease specialist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gulati performed 4,345 Medicare services across 1,323 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gulati received a total of $1,522 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 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. Gulati 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 23% volume in CA $1,522 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,345
Medicare services
Top 23% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,323
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~229 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
Adenosine injection, 1 mg
Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds.
2,160 $0 $15
Normal saline infusion, 250 cc
Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid.
449 $1 $15
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.
297 $108 $250
EKG interpretation and report
A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report.
241 $7 $61
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.
231 $105 $182
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
127 $192 $701
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries 114 $408 $600
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.
79 $14 $50
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
79 $188 $400
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.
66 $55 $90
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.
62 $150 $500
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.
61 $83 $149
Nuclear stress test of heart muscle
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress.
57 $1,542 $3,500
Intravenous drug injection
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein.
57 $40 $80
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.
56 $71 $260
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 47 $198 $500
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.
29 $157 $300
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.
23 $11 $50
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.
20 $72 $200
Emergency department visit, high complexity
An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making.
20 $148 $500
Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results.
18 $23 $500
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.
18 $936 $3,000
Transesophageal echocardiogram
An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function.
12 $96 $600
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision.
11 $17 $50
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG
A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results.
11 $11 $100
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.
13.3% high complexity
54.4% medium
32.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,522
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $217/year across 7 years
Bottom 40% in CA for cardiovascular disease
13
Companies
21
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
$1,522 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$178
2023
$592
2022
$274
2021
$51
2020
$21
2019
$264
2018
$141

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$153
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$238
BIOTRONIK INC.
$178
Boston Scientific Corporation
$163
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$162
GE HealthCare
$156
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$153
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
ABIOMED
$125
Medtronic, Inc.
$115
Abbott Laboratories
$51
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$26
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Henry Schein, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Adempas · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · Edora 8 DR-T · Impella · LINQ II · LifeVest · MitraClip System · Rivacor 7 DR-T · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
205
Per 100K population
10.8
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
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. Gulati is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% 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. Gulati experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gulati performed 2,160 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Gulati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gulati received a total of $1,522 from 13 companies across 21 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. Gulati's costs compare to other cardiologists in San Jose?
Dr. Gulati's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Gulati) 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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