Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Menachem Wakslak, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Van Nuys, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology 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. Wakslak
Dr. Menachem Wakslak is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Van Nuys, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wakslak performed 3,056 Medicare services across 1,459 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wakslak received a total of $10,844 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 337 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. Wakslak 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 36% volume in CA
$10,844 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,056
Medicare services
Top 36% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,459
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~170 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 pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
562 | $19 | $100 |
| 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. |
411 | $12 | $90 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
369 | $22 | $213 |
| 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. |
328 | $101 | $226 |
| 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. |
240 | $47 | $82 |
| 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. |
210 | $66 | $145 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
197 | $27 | $169 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
157 | $43 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
147 | $166 | $785 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
81 | $65 | $245 |
| 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. |
69 | $19 | $75 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
69 | $36 | $75 |
| 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. |
35 | $140 | $373 |
| 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. |
21 | $84 | $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 | $101 | $212 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
18 | $46 | $230 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
18 | $22 | $160 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
18 | $210 | $1,125 |
| 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. |
18 | $147 | $421 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
17 | $94 | $331 |
| 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. |
16 | $105 | $183 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $73 | $145 |
| 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. |
11 | $11 | $75 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
11 | $20 | $75 |
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.
46.2% high complexity
1.2% medium
52.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,844
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,549/year across 7 years
Top 26% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
337
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
$7,860 (72.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,903 (26.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$81 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$947
2023
$1,576
2022
$1,440
2021
$1,157
2020
$3,517
2019
$1,696
2018
$510
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$137
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$108
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$108
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$91
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
CORDIS US CORP.
$67
Abbott Laboratories
$60
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$40
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$32
GE HEALTHCARE
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
CVRx, Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$3,659
Abbott Laboratories
$1,328
PFIZER INC.
$930
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$519
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$448
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$439
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$423
Boston Scientific Corporation
$298
Amgen Inc.
$199
Medtronic, Inc.
$178
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$176
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$175
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$153
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$142
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$126
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$117
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$111
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$108
HeartFlow, Inc.
$107
BIOTRONIK INC.
$99
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$93
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$84
Baxter Healthcare
$78
Pulmonx Corporation
$76
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$73
CORDIS US CORP.
$67
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Nevro Corp.
$58
CVRx, Inc.
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$47
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$40
Itamar Medical Inc
$38
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$37
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$33
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$32
GE HEALTHCARE
$32
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$30
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$29
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
AtriCure, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 54.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
468
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
2.4 mi
2.4 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. Wakslak is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Wakslak experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wakslak performed 562 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Wakslak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wakslak received a total of $10,844 from 46 companies across 337 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. Wakslak's costs compare to other cardiologists in Van Nuys?
Dr. Wakslak's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Wakslak) 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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