Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Oussama Dagher, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Turlock, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dagher
Dr. Oussama Dagher is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Turlock, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dagher performed 5,174 Medicare services across 3,396 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dagher received a total of $5,202 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 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. Dagher 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 18% volume in CA
$5,202 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,174
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,396
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~287 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. |
927 | $90 | $175 |
| 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. |
541 | $11 | $50 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
478 | $42 | $240 |
| 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. |
476 | $70 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
427 | $40 | $150 |
| 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. |
364 | $7 | $75 |
| 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. |
325 | $42 | $150 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
307 | $33 | $1,710 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
247 | $123 | $550 |
| 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. |
158 | $59 | $360 |
| 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. |
154 | $369 | $1,035 |
| 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. |
115 | $10 | $100 |
| 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. |
93 | $109 | $284 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 91 | $193 | $1,000 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
87 | $5 | $45 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
70 | $32 | $52 |
| 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. |
59 | $141 | $440 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
40 | $54 | $120 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
31 | $11 | $90 |
| 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. |
29 | $102 | $300 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
25 | $53 | $300 |
| 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. |
21 | $93 | $275 |
| 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. |
20 | $146 | $600 |
| Arterial injection of drug or substance A procedure where a medication or other substance is injected directly into an artery. |
20 | $15 | $100 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
16 | $427 | $2,000 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
15 | $508 | $2,100 |
| 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. |
15 | $84 | $175 |
| 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. |
12 | $171 | $700 |
| 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. |
11 | $31 | $200 |
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.
7.9% high complexity
24.4% medium
67.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,202
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $743/year across 7 years
Top 40% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
253
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
$5,202 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$748
2023
$762
2022
$744
2021
$735
2020
$502
2019
$1,027
2018
$686
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$363
Amgen Inc.
$272
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$15
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 88.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$3,531
Abbott Laboratories
$499
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$211
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$149
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$138
PFIZER INC.
$120
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$106
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$101
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$49
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$49
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$24
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$18
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 81.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEIR · Aimovig · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · CardioMEMS HF System · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · FLEXITOUCH · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GALLANT · IGT_D Coronary · JARDIANCE · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · JOT DX · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · ORTHOVISC · PRADAXA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rhythm Express · VERQUVO · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Dagher is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% 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. Dagher experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dagher performed 927 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. Dagher receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dagher received a total of $5,202 from 19 companies across 253 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. Dagher's costs compare to other cardiologists in Turlock?
Dr. Dagher's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Dagher) 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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