Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cheryl Cohler, M.D.
Family Medicine · Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Cohler 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cohler
Dr. Cheryl Cohler is a family medicine specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cohler performed 2,540 Medicare services across 2,014 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cohler received a total of $6,049 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 318 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Cohler 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 7% volume in CA
$6,049 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,540
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for family medicine
2,014
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~134 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. |
816 | $94 | $160 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
196 | $29 | $80 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
173 | $142 | $165 |
| 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. |
166 | $144 | $215 |
| 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. |
143 | $100 | $200 |
| 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. |
135 | $62 | $135 |
| 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. |
118 | $12 | $60 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
96 | $78 | $130 |
| Annual depression screening | 89 | $21 | $27 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
73 | $3 | $15 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
73 | $34 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
72 | $33 | $40 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
71 | $283 | $450 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
63 | $72 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
39 | $180 | $250 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
35 | $159 | $350 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
33 | $32 | $90 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
27 | $180 | $270 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
26 | $44 | $200 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $38 | $90 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $34 | $80 |
| Routine 12-lead ECG screening A standard 12-lead electrocardiogram performed as part of an initial preventive physical examination. The service includes both the performance of the test and the physician's interpretation and report. |
18 | $6 | $60 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
14 | $34 | $90 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $30 | $70 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
12 | $46 | $150 |
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 ↗$6,049
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $864/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
318
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
$5,891 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$157 (2.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,116
2023
$891
2022
$635
2021
$789
2020
$679
2019
$1,168
2018
$770
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$398
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$133
Abbott Laboratories
$71
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$68
PFIZER INC.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$62
Nevro Corp.
$56
Lundbeck LLC
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Grifols USA, LLC
$21
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Amgen Inc.
$14
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,125
AbbVie Inc.
$742
ABBVIE INC.
$667
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$496
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$244
Abbott Laboratories
$226
Allergan, Inc.
$225
PFIZER INC.
$215
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$166
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$152
AbbVie, Inc.
$145
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$118
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$106
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
Lilly USA, LLC
$85
Genentech USA, Inc.
$67
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$62
Nevro Corp.
$56
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$45
Phadia US Inc.
$42
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$41
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Allergan Inc.
$34
Radius Health, Inc.
$33
Lundbeck LLC
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$30
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$26
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
SK Life Science, Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$22
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$21
Grifols USA, LLC
$21
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$20
Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Corium, LLC
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$15
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$15
Hologic, LLC
$14
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$14
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
868
Per 100K population
103.5
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & 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. Cohler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Cohler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cohler performed 816 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. Cohler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cohler received a total of $6,049 from 61 companies across 318 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. Cohler's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Cohler's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Cohler) 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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