Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Taylor Holve, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Santa Barbara, 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. Holve
Dr. Taylor Holve is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Santa Barbara, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Holve performed 3,782 Medicare services across 2,893 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Holve received a total of $16,633 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 265 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Holve 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 28% volume in CA
$16,633 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,782
Medicare services
Top 28% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,893
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~210 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. |
691 | $11 | $67 |
| 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. |
589 | $97 | $353 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
331 | $164 | $826 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
257 | $18 | $90 |
| 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. |
216 | $22 | $90 |
| 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. |
180 | $20 | $75 |
| 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. |
180 | $44 | $76 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 166 | $33 | $133 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
108 | $27 | $114 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
105 | $20 | $84 |
| 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. |
103 | $10 | $51 |
| 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. |
93 | $125 | $453 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
88 | $22 | $184 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
87 | $45 | $233 |
| 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. |
83 | $197 | $837 |
| 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. |
63 | $10 | $222 |
| 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. |
52 | $63 | $189 |
| 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. |
48 | $107 | $357 |
| 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. |
41 | $24 | $157 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram during heart surgery An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus while surgery on the heart or major blood vessels is taking place, including a written report. |
36 | $182 | $721 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
35 | $87 | $627 |
| 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. |
30 | $59 | $488 |
| 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. |
29 | $71 | $249 |
| 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. |
24 | $98 | $271 |
| 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. |
23 | $140 | $491 |
| 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. |
22 | $143 | $524 |
| 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 | $416 | $1,777 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
16 | $20 | $128 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
14 | $8 | $27 |
| 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. |
14 | $56 | $319 |
| Online digital evaluation for established patient, 5-10 minutes This service involves an online digital evaluation and management visit for an established patient. It covers a total time of 5 to 10 minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
14 | $11 | $41 |
| 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. |
13 | $78 | $349 |
| 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. |
12 | $82 | $291 |
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.
29.0% high complexity
10.6% medium
60.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,633
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,376/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
265
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
$9,039 (54.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,594 (45.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,338
2023
$107
2022
$275
2021
$61
2020
$270
2019
$10,323
2018
$2,258
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,104
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$59
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Amgen Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$29
PFIZER INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$9,243
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,186
Boston Scientific Corporation
$708
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$338
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$322
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$318
Amgen Inc.
$317
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$305
PFIZER INC.
$273
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$266
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$261
Abbott Laboratories
$222
Lundbeck LLC
$177
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$97
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$96
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$84
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$78
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$73
GE HEALTHCARE
$45
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Allergan Inc.
$37
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$30
AtriCure, Inc.
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% 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 →
The majority of payments (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
3.8
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. Holve is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers, 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. Holve experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Holve performed 691 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. Holve receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Holve received a total of $16,633 from 26 companies across 265 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. Holve's costs compare to other cardiologists in Santa Barbara?
Dr. Holve's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Holve) 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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