Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nicole Weinberg, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Santa Monica, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Weinberg
Dr. Nicole Weinberg is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Santa Monica, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Weinberg performed 11,501 Medicare services across 4,353 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Weinberg received a total of $4,612 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular 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. Weinberg 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 5% volume in CA
$4,612 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,501
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for cardiovascular disease
4,353
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol | 5,680 | $9 | $34 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
738 | $26 | $901 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
642 | $174 | $999 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
612 | $44 | $275 |
| 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. |
570 | $144 | $864 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 460 | $35 | $189 |
| 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. |
374 | $412 | $2,269 |
| 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. |
364 | $175 | $986 |
| 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. |
352 | $54 | $352 |
| 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 | $104 | $619 |
| 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. |
229 | $13 | $132 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
200 | $50 | $117 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
171 | $7 | $59 |
| Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | 138 | $3 | $17 |
| 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. |
128 | $68 | $371 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
114 | $107 | $616 |
| Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m pyrophosphate used for imaging studies. The dose administered is up to 25 millicuries. |
53 | $54 | $248 |
| SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body. |
51 | $327 | $1,846 |
| 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. |
38 | $207 | $1,178 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
30 | $157 | $927 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
27 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
26 | $7 | $38 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
26 | $47 | $257 |
| 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 | $22 | $325 |
| 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. |
24 | $108 | $609 |
| 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. |
22 | $221 | $1,246 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
20 | $13 | $70 |
| 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. |
18 | $174 | $975 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $162 | $1,055 |
| 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. |
16 | $6 | $33 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $84 | $505 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
13 | $6 | $75 |
| 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. |
13 | $113 | $618 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $80 | $439 |
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.
6.2% high complexity
79.5% medium
14.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,612
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $659/year across 7 years
Top 42% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
274
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
$4,612 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$683
2023
$675
2022
$253
2021
$119
2020
$248
2019
$1,331
2018
$1,302
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$108
Amgen Inc.
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$101
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
PFIZER INC.
$72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$43
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Recor Medical Inc
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$20
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$876
Amgen Inc.
$752
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$480
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$453
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$207
PFIZER INC.
$186
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$169
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$142
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$132
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$122
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$115
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$112
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$107
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$98
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Lundbeck LLC
$60
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$58
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$53
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$45
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Novo Nordisk Inc
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$30
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Recor Medical Inc
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$20
Allergan Inc.
$20
HeartFlow, Inc.
$16
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
bioMerieux
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 45.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · AQUAMANTYS · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · Livalo · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SAMSCA · TEGSEDI · TRULICITY · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Wegovy · 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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
555
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC 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. Weinberg is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), 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. Weinberg experienced with inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Weinberg performed 5,680 inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol 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. Weinberg receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Weinberg received a total of $4,612 from 37 companies across 274 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. Weinberg's costs compare to other cardiologists in Santa Monica?
Dr. Weinberg's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Weinberg) 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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