Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arash Vahdat, M.D
Interventional Cardiology · Tarzana, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vahdat
Dr. Arash Vahdat is an interventional cardiology specialist in Tarzana, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vahdat performed 10,610 Medicare services across 5,158 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vahdat received a total of $107,507 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 769 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Vahdat 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 8% volume in CA
$107,507 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,610
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for interventional cardiology
5,158
Unique beneficiaries
$76
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
3,417 | $66 | $230 |
| 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. |
1,426 | $12 | $90 |
| 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. |
1,245 | $71 | $220 |
| 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. |
713 | $99 | $330 |
| 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. |
643 | $100 | $320 |
| 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. |
611 | $145 | $610 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
549 | $173 | $1,037 |
| 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. |
292 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
220 | $129 | $540 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
142 | $46 | $330 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
142 | $22 | $310 |
| 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. |
142 | $204 | $1,080 |
| 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. |
88 | $10 | $70 |
| 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. |
85 | $35 | $50 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
83 | $66 | $250 |
| 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. |
80 | $58 | $340 |
| 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. |
70 | $41 | $200 |
| 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. |
59 | $405 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
59 | $76 | $350 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 56 | $168 | $1,100 |
| 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. |
53 | $11 | $200 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
53 | $22 | $200 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
51 | $21 | $110 |
| 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. |
48 | $12 | $120 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
37 | $18 | $90 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
37 | $12 | $60 |
| 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. |
36 | $177 | $720 |
| 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. |
34 | $31 | $210 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
25 | $44 | $140 |
| 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. |
21 | $83 | $350 |
| 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. |
19 | $176 | $760 |
| 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. |
18 | $87 | $330 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
16 | $126 | $800 |
| 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. |
16 | $109 | $420 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
13 | $527 | $2,000 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
11 | $393 | $1,850 |
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.
9.6% high complexity
4.6% medium
85.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$107,507
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $15,358/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
41
Companies
769
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
$52,663 (49.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$41,795 (38.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,048 (12.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,601
2023
$9,455
2022
$9,634
2021
$18,656
2020
$9,434
2019
$22,160
2018
$32,567
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$3,910
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$231
Abbott Laboratories
$188
PFIZER INC.
$168
ABIOMED
$162
Boston Scientific Corporation
$103
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$84
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$83
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$82
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$75
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$59
Medtronic, Inc.
$47
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
BIOTRONIK INC.
$38
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$51,851
Abbott Laboratories
$44,389
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,387
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,291
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,247
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$895
PFIZER INC.
$817
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$753
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$558
ABIOMED
$504
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$503
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$352
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$274
Boston Scientific Corporation
$258
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$231
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$229
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$216
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$202
Medtronic, Inc.
$183
BIOTRONIK INC.
$151
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$150
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$145
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$125
HeartFlow, Inc.
$115
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$84
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$76
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$75
Novo Nordisk Inc
$45
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$41
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$35
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$28
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$25
Lilly USA, LLC
$24
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$23
Allergan Inc.
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 90.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · AMVIA EDGE · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Agilis NxT EP Introducer · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Attain · Azure · BASAGLAR · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · Cardiovascular- Research only · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · ICDs · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Kerendia · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mitra Clip system · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPTIMIZER · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · Pouch · Protecta · QUARTET · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RELIANCE 4FRONT · ROTAPRO · Repatha · Rivacor · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SELECTSECURE · TENDRIL · TEPEZZA · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO
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 (49%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for interventional cardiology in CA.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Vahdat is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Vahdat experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vahdat performed 3,417 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Vahdat receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vahdat received a total of $107,507 from 41 companies across 769 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. Vahdat's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Tarzana?
Dr. Vahdat'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. Vahdat) 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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