Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arrash Fard, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Simi Valley, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fard
Dr. Arrash Fard is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Simi Valley, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fard performed 2,858 Medicare services across 1,941 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fard received a total of $6,814 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 152 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. Fard 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 37% volume in CA
$6,814 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,858
Medicare services
Top 37% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,941
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~220 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. |
667 | $102 | $280 |
| 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. |
597 | $7 | $18 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
352 | $172 | $582 |
| 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. |
212 | $12 | $46 |
| 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. |
197 | $67 | $147 |
| 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. |
127 | $106 | $278 |
| 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. |
116 | $70 | $198 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
108 | $42 | $120 |
| 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. |
84 | $130 | $360 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
52 | $18 | $80 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
50 | $117 | $193 |
| 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. |
36 | $212 | $552 |
| 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. |
35 | $22 | $87 |
| 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. |
27 | $406 | $1,222 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
27 | $6 | $46 |
| 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. |
26 | $55 | $211 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
24 | $5 | $5 |
| 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. |
24 | $10 | $34 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
24 | $20 | $60 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
23 | $44 | $198 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
20 | $18 | $52 |
| 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. |
17 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
13 | $81 | $244 |
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.
15.4% high complexity
8.6% medium
76.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,814
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,136/year across 6 years
Top 34% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
152
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
$6,800 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,581
2023
$989
2022
$1,282
2021
$1,895
2020
$618
2019
$450
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$661
Medtronic, Inc.
$332
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$224
Amgen Inc.
$90
Boston Scientific Corporation
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$61
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$52
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$39
United Therapeutics Corporation
$33
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$20
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$3,173
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,400
Medtronic, Inc.
$513
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$404
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$196
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$149
Amgen Inc.
$140
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$69
CVRx, Inc.
$68
HeartFlow, Inc.
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$52
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$41
United Therapeutics Corporation
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$25
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 74.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Arcalyst · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · CARDIOMEMS · CONFIRM RX · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Claria MRI · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FFRct · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · INGEVITY MRI · JOT DX · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Mitra Clip system · PRADAXA · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Reveal XT · SYMPLICITY G3 · TYVASO · Vascepa · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · Xience V coronary stent system · ZIO XT Patch
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
246
Per 100K population
29.3
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH SIMI VALLEY
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. Fard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Fard experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fard performed 667 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. Fard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fard received a total of $6,814 from 21 companies across 152 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. Fard's costs compare to other cardiologists in Simi Valley?
Dr. Fard's average Medicare payment per service is $76. 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. Fard) 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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