Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Pezold, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Santa Rosa, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pezold
Dr. Michael Pezold is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Santa Rosa, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pezold performed 2,083 Medicare services across 1,784 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pezold received a total of $13,164 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pezold 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in CA
$13,164 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,083
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,784
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~139 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. |
357 | $99 | $345 |
| 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. |
184 | $130 | $447 |
| 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. |
173 | $70 | $245 |
| 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. |
107 | $139 | $514 |
| 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. |
102 | $151 | $573 |
| 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. |
93 | $10 | $145 |
| 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. |
87 | $66 | $1,378 |
| 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. |
85 | $98 | $266 |
| 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. |
75 | $66 | $185 |
| 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. |
70 | $135 | $540 |
| 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. |
68 | $107 | $350 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
57 | $11 | $85 |
| 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. |
56 | $100 | $345 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
54 | $54 | $378 |
| 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. |
51 | $40 | $100 |
| 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. |
49 | $201 | $725 |
| 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. |
46 | $98 | $371 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
39 | $104 | $386 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial second order branch A procedure to insert a tube into a secondary branch of an artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg. |
36 | $125 | $2,455 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
35 | $75 | $245 |
| 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. |
34 | $155 | $564 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
28 | $232 | $4,403 |
| 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. |
27 | $90 | $302 |
| 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. |
23 | $137 | $485 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
21 | $417 | $13,344 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
19 | $248 | $8,876 |
| 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. |
16 | $99 | $347 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
15 | $57 | $237 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $171 | $591 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
14 | $875 | $2,860 |
| Relocation of major arm vein to artery for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a large vein in the upper arm and connect it to an artery. This creates a vascular access point for hemodialysis treatment. |
12 | $504 | $1,761 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
12 | $300 | $9,351 |
| Leg artery stent insertion A procedure to place a stent in the arteries of the leg to keep them open and improve blood flow. |
12 | $349 | $25,223 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
11 | $579 | $1,932 |
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.
7.6% high complexity
18.3% medium
74.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,164
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,881/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
75
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,991 (68.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,681 (28.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$492 (3.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,507
2023
$375
2022
$5,851
2021
$3,346
2020
$24
2019
$569
2018
$492
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,586
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$281
Medtronic, Inc.
$220
Abbott Laboratories
$169
Boston Scientific Corporation
$98
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Inari Medical, Inc.
$26
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Terumo Medical Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 83.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$9,289
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,586
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$899
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$575
Medtronic, Inc.
$236
Inari Medical, Inc.
$151
Boston Scientific Corporation
$135
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$56
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$53
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$41
Terumo Medical Corporation
$39
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$29
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$27
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 89.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9281) Turbo Elite · ABSOLUTE PRO · ABSORB GT1 · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · CLOSUREFAST · CellerateRx · ELUVIA · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · INGREZZA · Indigo System · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · OMNILINK ELITE · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Ranger · Renasys · S · STRAVIX · SUPERA · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · ZYNRELEF · Zynrelef
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 →
The majority of payments (68%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
302
Per 100K population
62.2
County median income
$102,840
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL 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. Pezold is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, with 15 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. Pezold experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pezold performed 357 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. Pezold receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pezold received a total of $13,164 from 15 companies across 75 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. Pezold's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Santa Rosa?
Dr. Pezold's average Medicare payment per service is $117. 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. Pezold) 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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