Dr. Michael Fealy, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Fealy
Dr. Michael Fealy is a plastic surgery specialist in Simi Valley, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fealy performed 3,395 Medicare services across 1,971 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fealy received a total of $200 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. 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. Fealy 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,004 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
509 | $74 | $189 |
| 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. |
501 | $106 | $268 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
330 | $32 | $84 |
| 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. |
286 | $85 | $230 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
133 | $48 | $154 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
113 | $105 | $211 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
107 | $42 | $144 |
| Tendon release of palm or finger A surgical procedure to release a tendon in the palm or finger to restore movement or relieve tension. |
58 | $472 | $1,848 |
| MRI of arm without contrast An MRI scan of the arm that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of internal structures without the use of contrast dye. |
47 | $211 | $812 |
| Hand and lower forearm cast application Application of a cast to immobilize the hand and lower forearm. This procedure is used to stabilize injuries or fractures in these areas. |
38 | $85 | $229 |
| Adult fiberglass gauntlet cast Application of a fiberglass cast covering the lower forearm and hand for patients aged 11 and older. |
38 | $25 | $57 |
| Fasciotomy of forearm or wrist A surgical procedure to cut the tissue surrounding muscles in the forearm or wrist to relieve pressure. This is done on one side of the limb without removing any tissue. |
28 | $683 | $1,584 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
27 | $227 | $1,306 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
27 | $18 | $57 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
26 | $79 | $217 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
26 | $121 | $642 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
15 | $451 | $2,034 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
15 | $153 | $1,713 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
14 | $52 | $156 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
14 | $39 | $88 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
13 | $731 | $2,263 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
13 | $162 | $1,627 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
13 | $389 | $2,194 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2022 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2022)
All-time payments by company (2018-2022) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2022 |
| 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. Fealy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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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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