Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vikram Rajan, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Santa Monica, 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. Rajan
Dr. Vikram Rajan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Santa Monica, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rajan performed 5,496 Medicare services across 2,644 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rajan received a total of $24,113 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1053 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. Rajan 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 16% volume in CA
$24,113 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,496
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,644
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
734 | $21 | $45 |
| 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. |
488 | $100 | $240 |
| 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. |
472 | $12 | $84 |
| 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. |
468 | $21 | $65 |
| 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. |
460 | $23 | $75 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
301 | $47 | $95 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
299 | $43 | $89 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
289 | $42 | $108 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
164 | $167 | $616 |
| 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. |
158 | $173 | $440 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 145 | $413 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
137 | $30 | $124 |
| 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. |
95 | $102 | $256 |
| 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. |
90 | $147 | $422 |
| 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. |
86 | $69 | $177 |
| 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. |
85 | $60 | $243 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
85 | $70 | $176 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
73 | $1,303 | $3,062 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
66 | $0 | $24 |
| 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. |
65 | $207 | $511 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
63 | $42 | $217 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
63 | $21 | $277 |
| 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. |
56 | $145 | $356 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
51 | $42 | $90 |
| 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. |
44 | $132 | $327 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
36 | $20 | $123 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
30 | $96 | $210 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
28 | $99 | $321 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
28 | $22 | $51 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
28 | $806 | $1,925 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
26 | $85 | $196 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
26 | $54 | $114 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
25 | $4,193 | $9,400 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
23 | $57 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
22 | $47 | $150 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $89 | $312 |
| 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. |
20 | $152 | $519 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
16 | $18 | $109 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
14 | $647 | $2,200 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $241 | $793 |
| 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. |
14 | $228 | $557 |
| 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. |
14 | $10 | $126 |
| 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. |
13 | $93 | $319 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
13 | $58 | $151 |
| 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. |
13 | $101 | $250 |
| 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. |
12 | $10 | $100 |
| 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. |
12 | $178 | $425 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
12 | $122 | $319 |
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.
19.6% high complexity
14.4% medium
66.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,113
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,445/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
1,053
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
$19,941 (82.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,172 (17.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,261
2023
$3,435
2022
$2,818
2021
$2,989
2020
$1,652
2019
$2,258
2018
$3,700
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$4,172
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$386
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$274
Abbott Laboratories
$251
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$202
Medtronic, Inc.
$199
Boston Scientific Corporation
$195
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$175
PFIZER INC.
$161
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$157
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$118
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$106
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$90
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$89
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$70
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$57
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$52
Philips North America LLC
$51
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$47
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$44
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$41
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$39
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$5,724
Abbott Laboratories
$2,299
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,969
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,815
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,449
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,068
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,043
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,017
PFIZER INC.
$891
Boston Scientific Corporation
$542
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$525
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$435
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$423
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$383
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$374
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$301
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$277
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$258
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$250
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$225
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$206
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$192
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$192
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$175
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$174
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$140
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$138
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$121
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$118
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$87
Itamar Medical Inc
$86
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$84
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$84
HeartFlow, Inc.
$83
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$69
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$68
Philips North America LLC
$51
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$48
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$47
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
Terumo Medical Corporation
$31
bsn medical inc
$27
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$26
CVRx, Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$22
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
CHIESI USA, INC.
$19
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$17
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% 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 (83%) 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. Rajan is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% 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. Rajan experienced with remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rajan performed 734 remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days 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. Rajan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rajan received a total of $24,113 from 56 companies across 1,053 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. Rajan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Santa Monica?
Dr. Rajan's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Rajan) 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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