Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cyrus Buhari, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Stockton, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Buhari
Dr. Cyrus Buhari is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Stockton, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buhari performed 22,932 Medicare services across 3,779 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buhari received a total of $167,090 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1194 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. Buhari 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$167,090 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,932
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,779
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol | 10,508 | $9 | $22 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
6,278 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,465 | $92 | $225 |
| 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. |
673 | $10 | $55 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
608 | $43 | $300 |
| 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. |
500 | $64 | $209 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
316 | $158 | $610 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
290 | $41 | $135 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 252 | $417 | $850 |
| 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. |
200 | $57 | $250 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
183 | $38 | $110 |
| 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. |
172 | $97 | $281 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
126 | $1,250 | $3,000 |
| 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. |
113 | $153 | $440 |
| 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. |
104 | $139 | $445 |
| 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. |
84 | $195 | $350 |
| 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. |
69 | $70 | $150 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
67 | $52 | $350 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
56 | $0 | $50 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
50 | $76 | $250 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
47 | $17 | $55 |
| 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. |
42 | $109 | $220 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 38 | $155 | $396 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
37 | $727 | $1,900 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
36 | $12 | $75 |
| 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. |
36 | $43 | $500 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
36 | $41 | $95 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 35 | $177 | $1,500 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
32 | $83 | $225 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
32 | $19 | $400 |
| 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. |
32 | $156 | $350 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
31 | $106 | $475 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
31 | $228 | $325 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
30 | $136 | $450 |
| 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 | $1,044 | $3,200 |
| 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. |
28 | $19 | $85 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
27 | $16 | $95 |
| 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. |
26 | $380 | $900 |
| 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. |
25 | $24 | $95 |
| 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. |
23 | $24 | $85 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
21 | $9 | $325 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
17 | $55 | $150 |
| 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. |
15 | $408 | $2,600 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
15 | $67 | $165 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $20 | $200 |
| 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. |
14 | $582 | $3,000 |
| 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. |
13 | $104 | $300 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
12 | $33 | $80 |
| 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. |
11 | $84 | $225 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
11 | $33 | $95 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
11 | $37 | $95 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
11 | $49 | $115 |
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.
2.4% high complexity
79.3% medium
18.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$167,090
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,870/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
1,194
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
$136,777 (81.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$25,403 (15.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,782 (2.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$128 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,903
2023
$31,436
2022
$37,258
2021
$31,555
2020
$18,823
2019
$20,921
2018
$10,194
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$15,022
Endologix LLC
$332
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Amgen Inc.
$194
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$134
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$131
Novo Nordisk Inc
$121
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
ABIOMED
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$95
United Therapeutics Corporation
$75
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$50
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
PFIZER INC.
$45
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$29
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$100,852
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27,928
BIOTRONIK INC.
$8,384
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$7,937
Abbott Laboratories
$5,949
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,508
ABIOMED
$1,082
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,068
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,063
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$950
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$909
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$907
PFIZER INC.
$901
Amgen Inc.
$743
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$731
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$566
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$532
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$526
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$476
Novo Nordisk Inc
$463
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$341
Endologix LLC
$332
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$317
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$170
United Therapeutics Corporation
$155
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$155
CathWorks, Inc.
$150
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$144
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$143
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$141
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$131
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$128
Baxter Healthcare
$128
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$97
Terumo Medical Corporation
$88
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$88
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$87
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$77
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$71
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$59
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$55
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$54
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$53
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$49
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$39
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$39
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$37
HeartFlow, Inc.
$30
Acist Medical Systems, Inc.
$29
Osprey Medical Inc
$27
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$25
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$24
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$16
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$16
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$12
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 82.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE · 3F · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ALPHAVAC · ANDEXXA · ANGIOJET · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · ASSURITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVALUS · AVEIR · AVVIGO Guidance System · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Adempas · Admiral Xtreme · Advisa · Amplia MRI · Arcalyst · Archive Brady · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attesta · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CAPSURE SENSE · CARDIOMEMS · CHANTIX · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CVI Consumables · CVI SYSTEMS · CardioMEMS HF System · CareLink · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Circulatory Support · ClosureFast · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · DABRA · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · DyeVert · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENDOCROSS Device · ENSITE · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · EXPRESS · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Evera · FARXIGA · FFR Link · FFRANGIO · FFRangio · FFRangio System · FFRct · FUROSCIX · GALLANT · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · General - Stents · General - Vascular Intervention · Glidesheath · Guidezilla · HARMONY · HAWKONE · HD-IVUS · HawkOne · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · HeartWare HVAD · IGT D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · INNOVA · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JETSTREAM · JETSTREAM SC · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LIFESTENT · LIFESTREAM · LINQ II · LOKELMA · LUTONIX · Legacy · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NAVITOR · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NRG needle · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · ORENITRAM · OptiCross · Optimizer · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Polaris Ultra · Pouch · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESOLUTE ONYX · REVEAL LINQ · ROTAPRO · RXI SYSTEMS · RYBELSUS · Ranger · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SELECTSECURE · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TRULICITY · Trilogy 100 · VENASEAL · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · Veltassa · Verquvo · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY · iLab Ultrasound Imaging System
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 (82%) 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 4% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$88,531
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER OF STOCKTON
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. Buhari is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of CA peers, with 19 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. Buhari experienced with inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buhari performed 10,508 inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol 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. Buhari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buhari received a total of $167,090 from 61 companies across 1,194 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. Buhari's costs compare to other cardiologists in Stockton?
Dr. Buhari's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Buhari) 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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