Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Hakimi, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Van Nuys, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hakimi 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. Hakimi
Dr. Michael Hakimi is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Van Nuys, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hakimi performed 3,090 Medicare services across 1,415 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hakimi received a total of $4,482 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 229 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. Hakimi 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 35% volume in CA
$4,482 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,090
Medicare services
Top 35% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,415
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~172 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 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. |
650 | $47 | $82 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
459 | $42 | $70 |
| 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. |
356 | $11 | $90 |
| 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. |
312 | $101 | $212 |
| 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. |
253 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
251 | $103 | $226 |
| 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. |
204 | $67 | $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. |
166 | $59 | $145 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
118 | $162 | $759 |
| 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. |
110 | $147 | $421 |
| 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. |
63 | $178 | $500 |
| 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. |
35 | $35 | $56 |
| 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. |
30 | $10 | $50 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
22 | $18 | $28 |
| 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. |
19 | $129 | $373 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
16 | $151 | $652 |
| 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. |
15 | $456 | $2,000 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 11 | $185 | $796 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
2.0% medium
93.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,482
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $640/year across 7 years
Top 43% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
229
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
$4,482 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$932
2023
$1,010
2022
$925
2021
$539
2020
$348
2019
$559
2018
$169
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$210
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$148
PFIZER INC.
$120
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$33
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
BIOTRONIK INC.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$21
Amgen Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 51.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$795
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$457
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$456
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$425
Abbott Laboratories
$356
Amgen Inc.
$270
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$209
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$185
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$148
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$142
Boston Scientific Corporation
$122
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$115
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
BIOTRONIK INC.
$87
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$79
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
Itamar Medical Inc
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$38
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$21
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ACCOLADE SR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · DEFINITY · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Fortify Assura · IN.PACT Admiral · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Mitra Clip system · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Orsiro Mission · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RELIANCE 4FRONT · ROTAPRO · Repatha · Resolute · Tendril Pacing Lead · VERQUVO · VYNDAMAX · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN Access System · WatchPAT · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · XIENCE SKYPOINT
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
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. Hakimi is a remote monitoring 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. Hakimi experienced with remote patient monitoring device, 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hakimi performed 650 remote patient monitoring device, 30 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. Hakimi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hakimi received a total of $4,482 from 30 companies across 229 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. Hakimi's costs compare to other cardiologists in Van Nuys?
Dr. Hakimi's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Hakimi) 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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