Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Morrow, MD

Surgery · Tarzana, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
18370 BURBANK BLVD, Tarzana, CA 91356
8187081004
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1790778959 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Morrow from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
Are you Dr. Morrow? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Morrow

Dr. Douglas Morrow is a surgery specialist in Tarzana, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morrow performed 4,319 Medicare services across 1,042 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morrow received a total of $2,720 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Morrow 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 2% volume in CA $2,720 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,319
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for surgery
1,042
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~216 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 (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.
1,906 $54 $159
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
1,079 $46 $250
Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less.
404 $127 $435
Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less
Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs covering 25 square centimeters or less.
195 $58 $186
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.
192 $68 $220
Additional tissue removal, per 20 sq cm
This code covers the removal of extra muscle or tissue in increments of 20 square centimeters or less. It is used to bill for additional areas treated beyond the initial procedure.
178 $45 $180
Additional skin and tissue removal, per 20 sq cm
This code covers the removal of skin and tissue for each additional 20 square centimeters or less beyond the initial procedure.
156 $21 $104
Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
120 $29 $80
Skin substitute graft, additional 25 sq cm
Application of a skin substitute graft to an additional 25 square centimeters of a wound on the trunk, arms, or legs.
36 $13 $42
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.
21 $30 $90
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.
18 $102 $336
Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage
A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin.
14 $159 $236
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,720
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $389/year across 7 years
Top 45% in CA for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
94
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
$2,720 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$539
2023
$713
2022
$661
2021
$289
2020
$78
2019
$216
2018
$224

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$443
Kerecis Limited
$46
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$37
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Organogenesis Inc.
$1,526
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$470
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$248
Kerecis Limited
$157
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$125
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$99
Next Science LLC
$40
KCI USA, Inc.
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$12
Tenex Health Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 82.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APLIGRAF · Affinity · Apligraf · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYGNUS DUAL · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Grafix PL PRIME · GrafixPL · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · Mepilex · NuShield · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · Stravix · SurgX · V.A.C. DERMATAC
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.

Looking for a surgery specialist in Tarzana?
Compare surgerists in the Tarzana area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse surgerists nearby

Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
625
Per 100K population
6.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Morrow is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Morrow experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morrow performed 1,906 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Morrow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morrow received a total of $2,720 from 11 companies across 94 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. Morrow's costs compare to other surgerists in Tarzana?
Dr. Morrow's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Morrow) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →