Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Clark, M.D
Cardiovascular Disease · Travis Afb, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Clark
Dr. Richard Clark is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Travis Afb, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clark performed 4,738 Medicare services across 3,180 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clark received a total of $4,592 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 182 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Clark 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$4,592 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,738
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,180
Unique beneficiaries
$154
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,060 | $42 | $125 |
| 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. |
795 | $94 | $260 |
| 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. |
580 | $11 | $80 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 348 | $417 | $1,045 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
295 | $56 | $200 |
| 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. |
235 | $151 | $420 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
174 | $1,261 | $3,500 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
174 | $146 | $548 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
152 | $51 | $260 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
115 | $76 | $225 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
114 | $380 | $1,090 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 92 | $147 | $440 |
| 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. |
90 | $206 | $535 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
85 | $83 | $275 |
| 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. |
58 | $127 | $425 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
55 | $100 | $280 |
| 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. |
45 | $74 | $185 |
| 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. |
39 | $138 | $360 |
| 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. |
38 | $155 | $410 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
30 | $20 | $100 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
29 | $753 | $1,940 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
19 | $207 | $580 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function test A nuclear medicine study that labels red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat over multiple cycles. |
16 | $186 | $510 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
16 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
16 | $123 | $335 |
| Technetium Tc-99m red blood cell scan A diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging study using Technetium Tc-99m labeled red blood cells to visualize blood flow or detect bleeding. |
16 | $85 | $215 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
14 | $9 | $50 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $16 | $200 |
| 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. |
12 | $11 | $30 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
12 | $99 | $260 |
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.
6.7% high complexity
50.4% medium
42.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,592
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $656/year across 7 years
Top 42% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
182
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
$3,973 (86.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$619 (13.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$624
2023
$740
2022
$913
2021
$989
2020
$1,056
2019
$248
2018
$23
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$167
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$114
BIOTRONIK INC.
$92
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$88
PFIZER INC.
$47
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 60.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,784
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$619
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$550
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$214
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$196
PFIZER INC.
$171
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$167
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$158
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$145
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$93
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$58
Amgen Inc.
$46
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
ABIOMED
$34
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$31
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 64.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BIOMONITOR · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Orsiro Mission · PK Papyrus · PRO-Kinetic Energy · Pantera LEO · Plexa ProMRI · Renamic Neo · Repatha · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · Selectra · Sentus · Solia · VERQUVO · Wegovy · XARELTO · Zero Gravity
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
56
Per 100K population
12.4
County median income
$99,994
Nearest hospital
60th Medical Group (Travis AFB)
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. Clark is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Clark experienced with regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clark performed 1,060 regadenoson injection (lexiscan) for heart stress test 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. Clark receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clark received a total of $4,592 from 24 companies across 182 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. Clark's costs compare to other cardiologists in Travis Afb?
Dr. Clark's average Medicare payment per service is $154. 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. Clark) 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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