Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Gadowski, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Valencia, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
25775 MCBEAN PKWY, Valencia, CA 91355
6612552410
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1013911460 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Gadowski from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Gadowski

Dr. Douglas Gadowski is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Valencia, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gadowski performed 1,308 Medicare services across 934 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gadowski received a total of $7,264 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 83 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. Gadowski 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 1,308 Medicare services $7,264 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,308
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in CA for cardiovascular disease
934
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~65 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
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.
1,232 $6 $40
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.
47 $62 $150
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
18 $52 $450
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.
11 $96 $400
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.
1.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
98.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$7,264
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,211/year across 6 years
Top 33% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
83
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
$7,264 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$125
2022
$601
2021
$940
2020
$878
2019
$2,474
2018
$2,246

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$896
Allergan Inc.
$805
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$785
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$706
PFIZER INC.
$415
Allergan, Inc.
$375
Amgen Inc.
$347
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$250
ABBVIE INC.
$248
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$243
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$242
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$236
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$206
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$195
Abbott Laboratories
$168
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$139
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$136
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$125
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$117
Novo Nordisk Inc
$106
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$96
Radius Health, Inc.
$94
AbbVie, Inc.
$86
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · Aimovig · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · COSENTYX · Confirm Rx · DEFINITY · Definity · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FARXIGA · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LINZESS · LifeVest · Livalo · NEXLIZET · PRALUENT · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · QVAR · RYBELSUS · Repatha · SOLIQUA 100/33 · Synthroid · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · 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.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
256
Per 100K population
2.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL
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 2023
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. Gadowski is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Gadowski experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gadowski performed 1,232 ekg interpretation and report 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. Gadowski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gadowski received a total of $7,264 from 27 companies across 83 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. Gadowski's costs compare to other cardiologists in Valencia?
Dr. Gadowski's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Gadowski) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →