Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Reza Nazari, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Turlock, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Cardiac
— Practice combining remote and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nazari
Dr. Reza Nazari is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Turlock, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nazari performed 14,955 Medicare services across 7,128 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nazari received a total of $19,541 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 584 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. Nazari 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$19,541 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗14,955
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for cardiovascular disease
7,128
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
2,652 | $40 | $150 |
| 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. |
2,154 | $42 | $150 |
| 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. |
2,128 | $66 | $150 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,290 | $43 | $240 |
| 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. |
940 | $11 | $50 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
679 | $34 | $1,710 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
553 | $136 | $550 |
| 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. |
430 | $7 | $75 |
| 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. |
353 | $91 | $177 |
| 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. |
346 | $370 | $1,035 |
| 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. |
346 | $59 | $361 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
294 | $21 | $40 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
282 | $21 | $45 |
| 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. |
235 | $10 | $100 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
183 | $32 | $52 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 162 | $182 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
162 | $173 | $700 |
| 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. |
160 | $145 | $600 |
| 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. |
142 | $11 | $90 |
| 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. |
134 | $120 | $284 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
115 | $5 | $45 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
97 | $59 | $120 |
| 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. |
92 | $132 | $550 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
91 | $21 | $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. |
91 | $719 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
70 | $440 | $2,000 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
62 | $15 | $150 |
| 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. |
56 | $91 | $275 |
| 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. |
54 | $141 | $440 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
47 | $73 | $800 |
| 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. |
42 | $104 | $300 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
33 | $73 | $174 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
33 | $43 | $80 |
| Arterial injection of drug or substance A procedure where a medication or other substance is injected directly into an artery. |
33 | $15 | $100 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
31 | $75 | $440 |
| 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. |
29 | $51 | $300 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
28 | $56 | $400 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
24 | $1,457 | $5,200 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 24 | $215 | $1,200 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
23 | $3,806 | $10,000 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
23 | $100 | $800 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
23 | $172 | $480 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
21 | $121 | $450 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
20 | $20 | $150 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
18 | $74 | $500 |
| Left heart catheterization with radiologist review A tube is inserted into the left side of the heart to gather diagnostic information. A radiologist reviews the procedure or images obtained during the test. |
16 | $103 | $1,800 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
16 | $29 | $220 |
| 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. |
16 | $86 | $400 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
15 | $65 | $420 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
15 | $116 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $69 | $1,343 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
13 | $205 | $920 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
12 | $55 | $954 |
| Insertion of vena cava tube A procedure to place a tube into the vena cava, the large vein that carries blood to the heart. |
11 | $57 | $800 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 11 | $55 | $200 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
11 | $33 | $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.
6.5% high complexity
24.1% medium
69.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,541
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,792/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
584
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
$19,506 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,585
2023
$3,312
2022
$2,623
2021
$2,535
2020
$1,716
2019
$1,568
2018
$1,202
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$1,059
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,039
Inari Medical, Inc.
$742
Abbott Laboratories
$499
Boston Scientific Corporation
$477
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$433
Amgen Inc.
$345
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$223
Medtronic, Inc.
$218
ABIOMED
$211
Cook Medical LLC
$178
Reflow Medical Inc
$172
Teleflex LLC
$151
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$90
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$85
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
PFIZER INC.
$61
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
ATRICURE, INC.
$42
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$24
Philips North America LLC
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 43.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$3,713
Amgen Inc.
$3,178
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,855
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,771
Abbott Laboratories
$1,039
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,007
Medtronic, Inc.
$757
Inari Medical, Inc.
$742
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$643
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$556
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$435
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$371
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$260
Cook Medical LLC
$247
ABIOMED
$246
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$239
Teleflex LLC
$204
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$194
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$185
Novo Nordisk Inc
$179
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$175
Reflow Medical Inc
$172
PFIZER INC.
$166
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$134
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$128
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$124
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$115
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$78
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$77
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$70
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$53
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$47
Vascular Insights, LLC
$46
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
ATRICURE, INC.
$42
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$37
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Philips North America LLC
$23
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$20
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$15
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
BSN Medical Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Undivided · (9266) ELCA · (P84) IGT Devices Systems · ABRE · ALLURE · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · ASAHI SASUKE Microcatheter · ASSURITY · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AVEIR · AVVIGO Guidance System · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Abre · Aimovig · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · Assurity Pacemaker · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CROSSBOSS · CUTIMED SORBION · CardioMEMS HF System · Clarivein · ClosureFast · ClosureRFS · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · CrossBoss · DYNAGEN MINI ICD VR · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · Edarbyclor · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipsys · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GALLANT · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL STENTS · Guidewires · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Coronary · INGEVITY+ · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Coronary · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · JOT DX · KEYTRUDA · Kerendia · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LIFESTREAM · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · NHancer Rx · OptiCross · Orsiro Mission · Ozempic · PERIPHERAL VASCULAR · PK Papyrus · Pantera LEO · Quartet CRT Lead · REVEAL LINQ · RYBELSUS · ReCross · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rotarex · Rybelsus · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Solia · TEGSEDI · TURNPIKE · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VERQUVO · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX · Zilver PTX · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
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. Nazari is a remote & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of CA peers, with 17 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. Nazari experienced with remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nazari performed 2,652 remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 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. Nazari receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nazari received a total of $19,541 from 45 companies across 584 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. Nazari's costs compare to other cardiologists in Turlock?
Dr. Nazari's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Nazari) 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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