Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kambiz Dardashti, MD
Urology Physician · Torrance, 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. Dardashti
Dr. Kambiz Dardashti is an urology physician in Torrance, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dardashti performed 6,617 Medicare services across 3,090 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dardashti received a total of $103,332 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 748 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Dardashti 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 16% volume in CA
$103,332 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,617
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for urology physician
3,090
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~348 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. |
1,438 | $98 | $600 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 1,302 | $67 | $99 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
1,275 | $3 | $20 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
523 | $52 | $300 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
325 | $91 | $541 |
| 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. |
319 | $72 | $440 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
172 | $95 | $560 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
169 | $209 | $1,230 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
160 | $40 | $240 |
| 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. |
158 | $123 | $780 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
127 | $60 | $340 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
108 | $791 | $4,695 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
94 | $41 | $270 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
47 | $10 | $60 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
47 | $51 | $170 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
45 | $2 | $9 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
35 | $327 | $1,414 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
35 | $28 | $310 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
35 | $126 | $730 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
35 | $29 | $180 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
34 | $106 | $640 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
24 | $7 | $70 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
21 | $1,167 | $6,730 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
15 | $116 | $216 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
14 | $84 | $527 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
13 | $32 | $380 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
13 | $21 | $285 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
12 | $81 | $600 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
11 | $8 | $35 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
11 | $90 | $525 |
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 ↗$103,332
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $14,762/year across 7 years
Top 4% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
748
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
$71,521 (69.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$16,333 (15.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,478 (15.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,179
2023
$31,213
2022
$40,891
2021
$3,120
2020
$5,166
2019
$6,972
2018
$6,793
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$6,335
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$728
ABBVIE INC.
$269
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$252
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$212
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$173
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
PFIZER INC.
$132
Tolmar, Inc.
$117
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$115
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$89
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$74
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$62
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$51
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$48
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$39
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$32
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$22
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teleflex LLC
$68,618
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$9,202
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$7,107
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$3,261
Arrow International, Inc.
$3,000
SN Holdings, LLC
$1,916
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,630
PFIZER INC.
$659
NeoTract Inc.
$634
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$494
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$434
ABBVIE INC.
$431
AbbVie Inc.
$391
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$305
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$287
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$287
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$282
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$261
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$260
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$250
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$238
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$237
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$236
AbbVie, Inc.
$232
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$218
Tolmar, Inc.
$210
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$187
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$149
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$139
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$110
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$99
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$96
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$95
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
Coloplast Corp
$81
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$81
Boston Scientific Corporation
$81
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$62
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$62
Allergan Inc.
$57
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$53
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$48
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$47
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$47
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$44
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$39
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$36
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$28
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
180 Medical, Inc.
$21
Amniox Medical, Inc.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$19
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$19
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
$17
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Rochester Medical Corporation
$15
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 82.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ADVANTAGE FIT · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · FOUNDATIONONE HEME · FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · GREENLIGHT · Glydo · ILLUCCIX · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JYNARQUE · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · RESONANCE · Rivfloza · SOLESTA · STRAVIX · Seglentis · Solyx SIS System · Stendra · Stravix · Synthroid · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Thiola · Trelstar · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · VESICARE · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xarelto · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA
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 (69%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for urology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
3.2
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. Dardashti is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% 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. Dardashti experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dardashti performed 1,438 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. Dardashti receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dardashti received a total of $103,332 from 70 companies across 748 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. Dardashti's costs compare to other urology physicians in Torrance?
Dr. Dardashti's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Dardashti) 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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