Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thinn Hlaing, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Remote
— Practice combining cardiac and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hlaing
Dr. Thinn Hlaing is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hlaing performed 2,395 Medicare services across 1,600 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hlaing received a total of $7,643 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 133 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Hlaing 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in CA
$7,643 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,395
Medicare services
Top 45% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
1,600
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
349 | $4 | $16 |
| 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. |
282 | $85 | $285 |
| 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. |
247 | $64 | $270 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
176 | $49 | $269 |
| 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. |
145 | $6 | $32 |
| 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. |
142 | $141 | $750 |
| 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. |
120 | $10 | $63 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
104 | $16 | $93 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
91 | $26 | $147 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
87 | $17 | $98 |
| 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. |
74 | $22 | $115 |
| 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. |
72 | $16 | $82 |
| 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. |
72 | $11 | $55 |
| 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. |
61 | $60 | $290 |
| 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. |
45 | $90 | $385 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
43 | $15 | $120 |
| 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. |
40 | $45 | $197 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
37 | $53 | $229 |
| 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. |
32 | $24 | $165 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 27 | $130 | $547 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
26 | $2 | $12 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
22 | $20 | $95 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
22 | $6 | $28 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 19 | $9 | $45 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
18 | $15 | $97 |
| 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. |
15 | $80 | $411 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
14 | $15 | $108 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $110 | $510 |
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.
18.6% high complexity
11.4% medium
70.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,643
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,092/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
20
Companies
133
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
$7,643 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$331
2023
$1,687
2022
$1,192
2021
$13
2020
$97
2019
$1,163
2018
$3,161
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$99
Philips North America LLC
$73
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$62
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Top 3 companies account for 70.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,900
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,732
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,687
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$302
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$264
Amgen Inc.
$187
PFIZER INC.
$86
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Philips North America LLC
$73
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$62
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$58
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$37
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$14
Preventice Services, LLC
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 82.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · Amplia MRI · Azure · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRct · GENERAL TACHY · General - Therapies · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · LifeVest · MICRA · ONPATTRO · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Performa · Repatha · S-ICD System Magnet · SelectSecure · Visia AF · 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.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians 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. Hlaing is a cardiac & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Hlaing experienced with prothrombin time test (blood clotting)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hlaing performed 349 prothrombin time test (blood clotting) 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. Hlaing receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hlaing received a total of $7,643 from 20 companies across 133 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. Hlaing's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in San Luis Obispo?
Dr. Hlaing's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Hlaing) 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.
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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