Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lela Emad, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Santa Rosa, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1111 SONOMA AVENUE, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
7075751626
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1811902612 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Emad 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. Emad

Dr. Lela Emad is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Santa Rosa, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Emad performed 2,365 Medicare services across 624 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Emad received a total of $5,898 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 309 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. Emad 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in CA $5,898 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,365
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for obstetrics & gynecology
624
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~124 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 1,440 $18 $33
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.
275 $98 $250
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.
188 $69 $200
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
172 $105 $250
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
98 $43 $100
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.
67 $123 $250
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
58 $104 $275
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
40 $49 $100
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.
27 $13 $80
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 ↗
$5,898
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $843/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
309
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
$5,504 (93.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$394 (6.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,082
2023
$863
2022
$1,054
2021
$1,049
2020
$708
2019
$730
2018
$412

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$259
ABBVIE INC.
$246
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$230
MILLICENT US INC
$68
PFIZER INC.
$67
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$44
Organon Llc
$43
Baxter Healthcare
$36
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$30
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$18
Meditrina
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$604
AbbVie Inc.
$478
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$469
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$393
ABBVIE INC.
$370
PFIZER INC.
$336
Organon LLC
$322
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$315
Hologic, LLC
$264
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$216
Amgen Inc.
$214
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$209
Allergan, Inc.
$121
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$111
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$100
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$96
AbbVie, Inc.
$94
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$91
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$71
MILLICENT US INC
$68
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Meditrina
$55
Lupin Inc.
$47
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$44
Organon Llc
$43
Allergan Inc.
$41
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$40
Baxter Healthcare
$36
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$36
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$33
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$30
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$30
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$30
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$28
Avanos Medical
$27
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$25
DySIS Medical, Inc.
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$21
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Axonics, Inc.
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · ADEPT · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Acessa · Aveta · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Balcoltra · Bonjesta · CoolSeal Generator · DYSIS ULTRA · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · EVENITY · Endosee · FEMRING · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · MAKENA · MYFEMBREE · MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE · MYRBETRIQ · Mepilex Border Post-Op · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · NUVARING · Novasure · Novasure Advanced · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Omniscope · Orilissa · Osphena · PREMARIN · Paragard · Phexxi · Prenate Mini · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · RS Harmony Test Related Products · SOLOSEC · SOLOSEC-CEEK · Surgicel Powder · ThinPrep · Twirla · VYLEESI · Veozah · ZULRESSO · myosure
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for obstetrics & gynecology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$102,840
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Emad is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 19 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. Emad experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Emad performed 1,440 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Emad receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Emad received a total of $5,898 from 49 companies across 309 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. Emad's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Santa Rosa?
Dr. Emad's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Emad) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →