Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Li, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Li from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Li
Dr. Edward Li is a vascular surgery physician in Santa Barbara, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Li performed 1,814 Medicare services across 1,424 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Li received a total of $11,361 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 141 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery 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. Li 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 19% volume in CA
$11,361 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,814
Medicare services
Top 19% in CA for vascular surgery physician
1,424
Unique beneficiaries
$148
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
468 | $107 | $236 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
173 | $133 | $354 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
148 | $74 | $194 |
| 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. |
107 | $164 | $445 |
| 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. |
103 | $108 | $278 |
| 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. |
96 | $76 | $164 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
80 | $112 | $353 |
| 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. |
79 | $36 | $82 |
| 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. |
78 | $215 | $580 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
66 | $112 | $342 |
| 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. |
66 | $47 | $115 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
63 | $13 | $25 |
| 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. |
54 | $175 | $455 |
| 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. |
35 | $1,584 | $4,392 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
31 | $134 | $358 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
30 | $113 | $307 |
| Radiologist review of pelvis artery image A radiologist examines and interprets imaging of the arteries in the pelvis. This service involves the professional analysis of the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
30 | $131 | $337 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
23 | $109 | $274 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $69 | $215 |
| 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. |
16 | $86 | $233 |
| Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg. |
14 | $153 | $437 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
13 | $240 | $1,097 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
13 | $910 | $2,711 |
| 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. |
11 | $970 | $3,470 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
42.8% medium
54.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,361
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,623/year across 7 years
Top 22% in CA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
141
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
$6,517 (57.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,924 (25.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,920 (16.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,626
2023
$2,636
2022
$555
2021
$249
2020
$1,192
2019
$338
2018
$3,765
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,904
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$420
Medtronic, Inc.
$202
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$32
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$28
Philips North America LLC
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 96.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$3,508
Sandoz Inc.
$2,924
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,846
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$624
Medtronic, Inc.
$323
Boston Scientific Corporation
$235
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$156
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$96
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$96
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$95
PFIZER INC.
$85
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$59
Cook Medical LLC
$33
Philips North America LLC
$22
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15
Top 3 companies account for 81.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (6577) Visions 014 · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · ABRE · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Abre · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · ClosureFast · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME · HawkOne · IGT Devices Und · IN.PACT Admiral · MVP · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · RESTOREFLO · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SpiderFX · TREMFYA · TURBOHAWK · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · Viance · WAVELINQ · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$95,977
Nearest hospital
SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL
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. Li is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% 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. Li experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Li performed 468 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Li receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Li received a total of $11,361 from 19 companies across 141 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. Li's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Santa Barbara?
Dr. Li's average Medicare payment per service is $148. 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. Li) 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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