Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Wright, MD
Pulmonary Disease · 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Wright 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. Wright
Dr. Robert Wright is a pulmonary disease specialist in Santa Barbara, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wright performed 4,520 Medicare services across 3,340 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wright received a total of $15,654 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 650 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary 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. Wright 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 6% volume in CA
$15,654 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,520
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for pulmonary disease
3,340
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
1,085 | $33 | $59 |
| 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. |
523 | $100 | $181 |
| 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. |
494 | $144 | $253 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
293 | $47 | $81 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
293 | $51 | $88 |
| Lung volume measurement test A test that measures the largest amount of air you can breathe in and out. It evaluates the total capacity of your lungs. |
291 | $13 | $34 |
| 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. |
146 | $96 | $135 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 139 | $178 | $293 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
95 | $29 | $48 |
| Artery puncture collection of blood sample | 74 | $24 | $43 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
74 | $5 | $7 |
| Carboxyhemoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of carbon monoxide bound to hemoglobin in the blood. |
74 | $12 | $16 |
| Blood gas test A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, as well as the blood's acidity. |
74 | $26 | $33 |
| Methemoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen effectively. This quantitative analysis helps determine the level of methemoglobin in the blood. |
74 | $8 | $12 |
| Lactic acid level | 74 | $11 | $17 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
74 | $5 | $7 |
| Blood sodium level test A laboratory test that measures the amount of sodium in your blood. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and nerve function. |
74 | $5 | $7 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
74 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
50 | $62 | $106 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
48 | $35 | $88 |
| Exhaled air and carbon dioxide test A test that measures exhaled air and carbon dioxide levels to evaluate lung function. |
48 | $42 | $81 |
| 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. |
45 | $65 | $96 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
41 | $22 | $41 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
41 | $29 | $30 |
| 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. |
32 | $12 | $35 |
| 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. |
31 | $122 | $230 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
31 | $74 | $119 |
| 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. |
27 | $139 | $256 |
| 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. |
24 | $74 | $130 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 21+ minutes An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. This service requires a total time of 21 or more minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
19 | $39 | $68 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
16 | $45 | $178 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service involves 30 minutes of personal care management by a qualified healthcare professional for a patient with a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
16 | $68 | $160 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
14 | $138 | $196 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
12 | $44 | $95 |
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 ↗$15,654
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,236/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for pulmonary disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
650
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
$15,598 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$56 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,916
2023
$4,803
2022
$1,956
2021
$1,891
2020
$1,094
2019
$1,883
2018
$1,111
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$525
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$353
Pulmonx Corporation
$300
United Therapeutics Corporation
$285
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$276
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$237
Grifols USA, LLC
$190
Insmed, Inc.
$100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$83
Amgen Inc.
$74
GENZYME CORPORATION
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$64
Baxter Healthcare
$57
Shionogi Inc
$51
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$38
Electromed, Inc.
$36
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$30
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$29
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$21
Ambu Inc.
$19
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$18
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,890
Pulmonx Corporation
$2,109
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,547
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,434
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$970
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$930
Grifols USA, LLC
$574
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$488
United Therapeutics Corporation
$462
Insmed, Inc.
$455
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$404
GENZYME CORPORATION
$343
Electromed, Inc.
$322
Shionogi Inc
$258
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$214
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$208
Baxter Healthcare
$188
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$155
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$149
AbbVie Inc.
$146
ABBVIE INC.
$143
Amgen Inc.
$125
Allergan, Inc.
$113
Genentech USA, Inc.
$94
PFIZER INC.
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$66
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$56
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$44
Allergan Inc.
$44
Inari Medical, Inc.
$41
CHIESI USA, INC.
$34
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$30
Covidien LP
$22
Sandoz Inc.
$22
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$21
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$21
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Ambu Inc.
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Monaghan Medical Corporation
$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
1.6
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. Wright is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, 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. Wright experienced with airflow rate measurement test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wright performed 1,085 airflow rate measurement test 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. Wright receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wright received a total of $15,654 from 47 companies across 650 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. Wright's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Santa Barbara?
Dr. Wright's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Wright) 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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