Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Masis Babajanian, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Santa Rosa, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote 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. Babajanian
Dr. Masis Babajanian is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Santa Rosa, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Babajanian performed 5,900 Medicare services across 4,107 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Babajanian received a total of $13,915 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 415 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. Babajanian 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 15% volume in CA
$13,915 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,900
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for cardiovascular disease
4,107
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,528 | $6 | $22 |
| 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. |
966 | $98 | $345 |
| 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. |
386 | $23 | $79 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
240 | $167 | $565 |
| 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. |
230 | $11 | $39 |
| 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. |
225 | $100 | $345 |
| 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. |
174 | $19 | $69 |
| 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. |
152 | $19 | $69 |
| 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. |
149 | $98 | $266 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
140 | $16 | $57 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
140 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
139 | $57 | $442 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
139 | $11 | $38 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
121 | $55 | $241 |
| 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. |
121 | $75 | $245 |
| 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. |
115 | $139 | $485 |
| 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. |
110 | $27 | $98 |
| 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. |
105 | $157 | $573 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
94 | $18 | $65 |
| 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. |
74 | $106 | $350 |
| 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. |
59 | $144 | $514 |
| 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. |
53 | $31 | $157 |
| 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. |
52 | $10 | $145 |
| 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 | $65 | $185 |
| 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. |
48 | $171 | $743 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
42 | $7 | $21 |
| 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. |
35 | $11 | $41 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
26 | $48 | $194 |
| 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 | $3 | $188 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
22 | $88 | $735 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
21 | $273 | $935 |
| 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. |
21 | $75 | $302 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
19 | $21 | $320 |
| 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. |
17 | $73 | $280 |
| 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. |
17 | $6 | $75 |
| 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. |
16 | $69 | $226 |
| 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. |
14 | $138 | $447 |
| 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. |
12 | $139 | $540 |
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.
16.5% high complexity
10.3% medium
73.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,915
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,988/year across 7 years
Top 23% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
415
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
$13,915 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,377
2023
$2,196
2022
$3,359
2021
$1,586
2020
$685
2019
$2,292
2018
$1,421
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$457
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$292
Abbott Laboratories
$291
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$246
Medtronic, Inc.
$206
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$185
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$134
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$114
United Therapeutics Corporation
$94
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$72
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$69
Amgen Inc.
$53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$47
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
PFIZER INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 43.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,168
Abbott Laboratories
$2,289
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$1,049
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$810
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$773
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$662
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$546
United Therapeutics Corporation
$508
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$480
Amgen Inc.
$377
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$371
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$270
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$231
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$217
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$195
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$187
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$185
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$161
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$146
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$142
Boston Scientific Corporation
$132
ABIOMED
$126
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$87
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$83
PFIZER INC.
$81
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$77
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$66
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$65
Preventice Services, LLC
$57
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$24
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$14
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
CVRx, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.8% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
9.1
County median income
$102,840
Nearest hospital
SUTTER SANTA ROSA REGIONAL 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. Babajanian is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% 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. Babajanian experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Babajanian performed 1,528 ekg interpretation and report 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. Babajanian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Babajanian received a total of $13,915 from 36 companies across 415 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. Babajanian's costs compare to other cardiologists in Santa Rosa?
Dr. Babajanian's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Babajanian) 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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