Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ankush Chhabra, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Torrance, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chhabra
Dr. Ankush Chhabra is an interventional cardiology specialist in Torrance, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chhabra performed 2,084 Medicare services across 1,678 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chhabra received a total of $94,998 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 471 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. Chhabra 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
▲ 2,084 Medicare services
$94,998 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,084
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in CA for interventional cardiology
1,678
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~110 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. |
656 | $82 | $199 |
| 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. |
212 | $29 | $75 |
| 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. |
138 | $6 | $45 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
135 | $80 | $441 |
| 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. |
128 | $11 | $77 |
| 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. |
127 | $26 | $85 |
| 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. |
122 | $28 | $75 |
| 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. |
84 | $66 | $142 |
| 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. |
68 | $46 | $146 |
| 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. |
63 | $131 | $298 |
| 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. |
62 | $57 | $138 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
36 | $29 | $100 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
32 | $7 | $50 |
| 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. |
28 | $99 | $238 |
| 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. |
28 | $100 | $212 |
| 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. |
26 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
22 | $15 | $100 |
| 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. |
22 | $10 | $100 |
| 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 | $81 | $198 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
17 | $21 | $164 |
| Telephone or electronic consultation, at least 5 minutes A remote assessment and management service provided by a consulting physician via telephone, internet, or electronic health record. The service requires at least 5 minutes of time and includes a written report. |
16 | $30 | $80 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 15 | $220 | $500 |
| 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. |
14 | $145 | $386 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
12 | $20 | $68 |
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.
8.9% high complexity
25.0% medium
66.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$94,998
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,571/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
471
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
$55,546 (58.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$26,814 (28.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,638 (13.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,670
2023
$1,518
2022
$936
2021
$1,982
2020
$1,182
2019
$33,530
2018
$53,181
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,872
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$134
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$130
Abbott Laboratories
$76
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$69
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$48
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$42
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 80.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$33,808
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$30,219
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16,969
Abbott Laboratories
$5,888
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,748
Medtronic, Inc.
$768
ABIOMED
$681
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$312
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$231
Boston Scientific Corporation
$218
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$200
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$188
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$168
Cook Medical LLC
$155
Amgen Inc.
$134
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$130
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$129
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$128
Novo Nordisk Inc
$124
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$109
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$95
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$92
PFIZER INC.
$80
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$71
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$50
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$39
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Electromed, Inc.
$17
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 85.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (58%) 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 10% for interventional cardiology in CA.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
81
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
DEL AMO HOSPITAL
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. Chhabra is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Chhabra experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chhabra performed 656 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. Chhabra receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chhabra received a total of $94,998 from 34 companies across 471 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. Chhabra's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Torrance?
Dr. Chhabra's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Chhabra) 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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