Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vishal Patel, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Santa Rosa, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel
Dr. Vishal Patel is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Santa Rosa, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,245 Medicare services across 2,597 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $63,860 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 356 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Patel 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in CA
$63,860 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,245
Medicare services
Top 33% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,597
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~203 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, 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. |
549 | $135 | $485 |
| 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. |
343 | $11 | $39 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
297 | $170 | $565 |
| 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. |
263 | $96 | $345 |
| 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. |
205 | $10 | $145 |
| 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. |
163 | $23 | $79 |
| 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. |
136 | $20 | $69 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 103 | $186 | $2,585 |
| 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. |
90 | $19 | $69 |
| 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. |
80 | $166 | $573 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
78 | $19 | $65 |
| 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. |
76 | $98 | $266 |
| 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. |
63 | $26 | $98 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
60 | $21 | $70 |
| 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 | $99 | $345 |
| 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. |
52 | $11 | $41 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
50 | $52 | $244 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
49 | $588 | $1,925 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
49 | $414 | $1,500 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
47 | $96 | $276 |
| 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. |
41 | $174 | $564 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 34 | $269 | $3,245 |
| 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. |
34 | $112 | $347 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
27 | $57 | $562 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 27 | $151 | $591 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
26 | $85 | $735 |
| 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. |
24 | $29 | $157 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
24 | $2 | $188 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
24 | $224 | $2,715 |
| 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. |
24 | $175 | $743 |
| 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. |
20 | $144 | $514 |
| 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. |
20 | $66 | $185 |
| Mitral valve repair through skin, initial prosthesis A minimally invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve using a new prosthetic device inserted through the skin. |
19 | $1,242 | $4,064 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
16 | $111 | $2,120 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
15 | $15 | $388 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
14 | $8 | $64 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
13 | $75 | $688 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $230 | $2,912 |
| 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. |
11 | $133 | $540 |
| 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. |
11 | $104 | $447 |
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.
26.3% high complexity
7.6% medium
66.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$63,860
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,123/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
356
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$51,270 (80.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,852 (18.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$738 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,357
2023
$14,574
2022
$20,339
2021
$9,674
2020
$1,624
2019
$4,376
2018
$916
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$8,278
Abbott Laboratories
$2,047
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,242
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Amgen Inc.
$77
Boston Scientific Corporation
$75
United Therapeutics Corporation
$60
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$48
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
PFIZER INC.
$34
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$25
Philips North America LLC
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Top 3 companies account for 93.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$47,894
Abbott Laboratories
$4,864
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,201
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$3,859
ABIOMED
$350
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$248
Boston Scientific Corporation
$234
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$230
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$162
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$142
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$142
United Therapeutics Corporation
$137
Amgen Inc.
$130
PFIZER INC.
$123
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$88
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$80
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$57
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$38
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$35
HeartFlow, Inc.
$34
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$30
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$25
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
Philips North America LLC
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Preventice Services, LLC
$15
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$14
CVRx, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 89.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(P84) IGT Devices Systems · 2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CORNERSTONE · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · CoreValve Evolut · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · General - Therapies · IGT D Coronary · IGT_D Coronary · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINQ II · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · ORENITRAM · PRALUENT · RESOLUTE ONYX · REVEAL LINQ · Ranger · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SelectSecure · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · Zio monitor
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 (80%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
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. Patel is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, with 16 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. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 549 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $63,860 from 38 companies across 356 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. Patel's costs compare to other cardiologists in Santa Rosa?
Dr. Patel'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. Patel) 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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