Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Sada, MD, FACC
Interventional Cardiology · San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
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. Sada
Dr. Mark Sada is an interventional cardiology specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sada performed 4,824 Medicare services across 3,610 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sada received a total of $18,925 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Sada 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 24% volume in CA
$18,925 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,824
Medicare services
Top 24% in CA for interventional cardiology
3,610
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
881 | $12 | $50 |
| 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. |
850 | $95 | $270 |
| 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. |
387 | $22 | $65 |
| 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. |
366 | $19 | $56 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
328 | $156 | $495 |
| 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. |
309 | $139 | $377 |
| 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. |
179 | $10 | $134 |
| 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. |
132 | $28 | $95 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
114 | $27 | $80 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
109 | $21 | $85 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
107 | $187 | $509 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
106 | $44 | $145 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
105 | $10 | $50 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
101 | $19 | $90 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 97 | $170 | $459 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
76 | $35 | $97 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
59 | $63 | $148 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 58 | $178 | $1,279 |
| 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. |
38 | $161 | $436 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
36 | $437 | $2,448 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
36 | $20 | $51 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
35 | $66 | $150 |
| 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. |
35 | $168 | $462 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 30 | $277 | $1,639 |
| 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. |
29 | $143 | $417 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
26 | $73 | $200 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
25 | $6 | $30 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
24 | $57 | $185 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
23 | $228 | $574 |
| 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. |
22 | $39 | $123 |
| 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. |
21 | $48 | $134 |
| 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. |
19 | $414 | $2,161 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
14 | $173 | $433 |
| 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. |
13 | $89 | $270 |
| 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. |
12 | $60 | $192 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
11 | $110 | $1,048 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 1 day or longer This procedure involves wearing a device to record blood pressure over a day or longer. It includes analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and providing a report. |
11 | $35 | $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.
25.4% high complexity
7.9% medium
66.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,925
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,704/year across 7 years
Top 25% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
103
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
$13,971 (73.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,954 (26.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$464
2023
$1,237
2022
$1,780
2021
$369
2020
$195
2019
$445
2018
$14,435
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$137
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$88
ABIOMED
$68
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$42
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$29
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Philips North America LLC
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$13,971
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,212
ABIOMED
$466
Boston Scientific Corporation
$383
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$353
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$247
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$188
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$153
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$143
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$137
GE HealthCare
$135
Inari Medical, Inc.
$124
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$102
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Invuity, Inc.
$50
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$32
GE HEALTHCARE
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$22
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$21
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$19
Philips North America LLC
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Top 3 companies account for 88.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6342) Intrasight Integrated · (6585) Omniwire · (9148) ICE 3D · ACCOLADE · AMPLATZER AMULET · AVALUS · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CVI Systems · Carto 3 · ELIQUIS · EUPHORA · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FLIXENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · JOT DX · Micra · ONYX FRONTIER · Optimizer · PORTICO · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Photonblade · RESOLUTE ONYX · ROTAPRO · RXI CONSUMABLES · Repatha · Resolute · Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System Console Kit · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYMPLICITY G3 · TYRX · VENASEAL · VIGILANT · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XIENCE SIERRA
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 (74%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$93,398
Nearest hospital
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Sada is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% 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. Sada experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sada performed 881 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Sada receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sada received a total of $18,925 from 23 companies across 103 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. Sada's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in San Luis Obispo?
Dr. Sada's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Sada) 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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