Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Neil Sawhney, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Santa Cruz, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology 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. Sawhney
Dr. Neil Sawhney is an interventional cardiology specialist in Santa Cruz, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sawhney performed 6,844 Medicare services across 5,111 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sawhney received a total of $9,152 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 229 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Sawhney 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 16% volume in CA
$9,152 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,844
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for interventional cardiology
5,111
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~342 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. |
1,377 | $104 | $364 |
| 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. |
666 | $12 | $83 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
569 | $168 | $877 |
| 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. |
531 | $69 | $247 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
314 | $22 | $126 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
313 | $22 | $337 |
| 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. |
240 | $10 | $216 |
| 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. |
187 | $25 | $150 |
| 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. |
179 | $22 | $98 |
| 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. |
171 | $67 | $108 |
| 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. |
167 | $67 | $252 |
| 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. |
150 | $204 | $1,075 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
149 | $22 | $93 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
145 | $47 | $204 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 133 | $198 | $725 |
| 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. |
126 | $30 | $292 |
| 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. |
119 | $21 | $87 |
| 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. |
95 | $146 | $704 |
| 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. |
93 | $153 | $489 |
| 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. |
87 | $11 | $63 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
87 | $21 | $101 |
| 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. |
86 | $100 | $365 |
| 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. |
81 | $169 | $1,171 |
| 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. |
80 | $177 | $957 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
60 | $15 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
58 | $110 | $726 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 57 | $191 | $697 |
| 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. |
50 | $108 | $478 |
| 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. |
43 | $146 | $554 |
| Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | 40 | $6 | $19 |
| 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. |
37 | $444 | $1,782 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
32 | $153 | $603 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
30 | $603 | $2,537 |
| 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. |
30 | $68 | $355 |
| 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. |
28 | $54 | $351 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
28 | $40 | $139 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
27 | $58 | $317 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
19 | $65 | $98 |
| 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. |
16 | $92 | $987 |
| 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. |
16 | $76 | $498 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
16 | $12 | $62 |
| 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 | $99 | $365 |
| 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. |
15 | $16 | $149 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
15 | $15 | $119 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
15 | $20 | $91 |
| 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 | $35 | $1,684 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
13 | $527 | $2,016 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
13 | $58 | $154 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
12 | $40 | $60 |
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.
22.9% high complexity
8.2% medium
68.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,152
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,307/year across 7 years
Top 42% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
229
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
$8,580 (93.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$572 (6.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,121
2023
$859
2022
$819
2021
$443
2020
$292
2019
$1,969
2018
$648
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,354
Abbott Laboratories
$241
Baxter Healthcare
$197
ATRICURE, INC.
$133
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$121
CVRx, Inc.
$75
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,768
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,115
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,058
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$842
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$517
Abbott Laboratories
$380
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$347
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$271
Baxter Healthcare
$197
ATRICURE, INC.
$133
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$123
Novo Nordisk Inc
$121
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$95
Terumo Medical Corporation
$77
CVRx, Inc.
$75
ABIOMED
$20
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 64.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(1648) IXR Philips Equip SV · (6342) Intrasight Integrated · (6574) Coronary Other · (9266) ELCA · ADAPTA · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Advisa · Amplia MRI · Attain · Azure · Barostim Neo System · C3 Delivery System · CareLink · Claria MRI · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · CoreValve Evolut · Edora 8 DR-T · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Evera · GORE DRYSEAL Sheath · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · HEARTRAIL · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · IGT_D Coronary · Impella · JOT DX · LINQ II · LifeVest · Micra · Performa · Reveal LINQ · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Spectranetics Undiv · SureFix · Vascular Lithotripsy · 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$109,266
Nearest hospital
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY
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. Sawhney is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement 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. Sawhney experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sawhney performed 1,377 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. Sawhney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sawhney received a total of $9,152 from 17 companies across 229 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. Sawhney's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Santa Cruz?
Dr. Sawhney's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Sawhney) 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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