Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Siva Arunasalam, M D
Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Victorville, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Arunasalam
Dr. Siva Arunasalam is a nuclear cardiology physician in Victorville, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arunasalam performed 134,301 Medicare services across 7,672 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arunasalam received a total of $44,831 from 73 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 650 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear cardiology physician. 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. Arunasalam 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$44,831 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗134,301
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
7,672
Unique beneficiaries
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~7,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
117,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
3,638 | $100 | $201 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
1,276 | $11 | $95 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
1,089 | $0 | $5 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,076 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
942 | $12 | $100 |
| 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. |
867 | $96 | $351 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
824 | $47 | $100 |
| Annual depression screening | 630 | $19 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
559 | $53 | $500 |
| 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. |
410 | $69 | $100 |
| 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. |
390 | $61 | $500 |
| 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. |
336 | $21 | $50 |
| 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. |
301 | $21 | $50 |
| 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. |
277 | $172 | $750 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
238 | $1 | $71 |
| 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. |
199 | $137 | $599 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
193 | $34 | $150 |
| 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. |
192 | $10 | $180 |
| 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. |
190 | $31 | $750 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
184 | $93 | $500 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
172 | $21 | $80 |
| 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. |
171 | $718 | $1,000 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
148 | $54 | $215 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
147 | $17 | $50 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
147 | $11 | $50 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
147 | $19 | $50 |
| 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. |
137 | $130 | $400 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
134 | $43 | $120 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
119 | $145 | $250 |
| 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. |
114 | $24 | $50 |
| 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. |
105 | $74 | $121 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
103 | $69 | $201 |
| 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. |
99 | $6 | $54 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 84 | $20 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
84 | $32 | $60 |
| 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. |
82 | $64 | $302 |
| 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. |
81 | $88 | $300 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 71 | $191 | $3,494 |
| 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. |
68 | $30 | $550 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
61 | $227 | $775 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
56 | $15 | $40 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
53 | $53 | $150 |
| 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. |
47 | $52 | $250 |
| Diabetes self-management training, individual Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session. |
35 | $41 | $100 |
| 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. |
34 | $30 | $60 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
34 | $170 | $550 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
33 | $66 | $180 |
| 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. |
30 | $74 | $350 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
28 | $38 | $289 |
| 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. |
28 | $445 | $1,750 |
| Radiologist review of major upper body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the upper body to assess their structure and function. |
24 | $43 | $250 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function test A nuclear medicine study that labels red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat over multiple cycles. |
22 | $35 | $500 |
| 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. |
22 | $27 | $500 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
21 | $264 | $1,048 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
21 | $57 | $500 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
20 | $20 | $100 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
20 | $29 | $100 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $273 | $1,500 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
17 | $47 | $168 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
17 | $170 | $300 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
16 | $35 | $289 |
| 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. |
16 | $66 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
15 | $18 | $300 |
| 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. |
14 | $105 | $250 |
| 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. |
14 | $81 | $200 |
| Pacemaker/ICD evaluation at implant or replacement Assessment of a single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator during the initial implantation or replacement procedure. |
13 | $152 | $800 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $209 | $1,500 |
| 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. |
12 | $17 | $400 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
12 | $33 | $100 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $15 | $100 |
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.
0.9% high complexity
91.1% medium
7.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$44,831
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,404/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for nuclear cardiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
73
Companies
650
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
$29,431 (65.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,758 (17.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,468 (16.7%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$173 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,454
2023
$1,867
2022
$11,000
2021
$3,874
2020
$3,243
2019
$11,126
2018
$10,266
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$1,527
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$402
Medtronic, Inc.
$305
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$212
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$146
Boston Scientific Corporation
$114
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$102
PFIZER INC.
$85
Baxter Healthcare
$70
BIOTRONIK INC.
$60
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$57
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
Abbott Laboratories
$41
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$36
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$17
VIVUS LLC
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Philips North America LLC
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 64.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,425
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$7,585
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$6,469
BIOTRONIK INC.
$4,385
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,274
CathWorks, Inc.
$2,140
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$1,982
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,031
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$858
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$771
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$706
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$659
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$364
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$342
Inari Medical, Inc.
$323
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$311
Novo Nordisk Inc
$300
PFIZER INC.
$295
Boston Scientific Corporation
$279
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$246
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$212
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$154
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$149
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$139
Abbott Laboratories
$135
Welch Allyn
$135
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$133
Allergan Inc.
$119
Baxter Healthcare
$109
Vital Connect, Inc
$102
Amgen Inc.
$102
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$94
HeartFlow, Inc.
$94
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$90
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$84
ABIOMED
$81
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$80
AbbVie Inc.
$76
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$67
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$57
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$45
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$29
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$27
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$25
Eisai Inc.
$25
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$24
United Therapeutics Corporation
$24
Relypsa, Inc.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$18
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$17
VIVUS LLC
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$16
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$13
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$13
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$11
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · AIRSUPRA · AMVIA EDGE · APTIOM · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BRILINTA · BYDUREON · C3 Delivery System · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CREON · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · Dayvigo · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ECM Patch · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Endeavor · FARXIGA · FFRangio · FFRct · FLIXENE · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GENERAL - STENTS · GENERAL THERAPIES · HD-IVUS · Hillrom - Monarch Airway Clearance System · Hillrom - Volara System · IGT D Coronary · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · INVOKANA · Impella · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JUXTAPID · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYRBETRIQ · MitraClip System · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · None · ONPATTRO · ONYX FRONTIER · Ozempic · PANCREAZE · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRADAXA · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Perceval S · Perforomist · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pouch · REMODULIN · RESOLUTE ONYX · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Repatha · Resolute · Rybelsus · S · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SEEBRI · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SQ RX · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYMPLICITY G3 · Santyl · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UPTRAVI · Utibron · VERQUVO · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · Veltassa · Verquvo · Victoza · WINREVAIR · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZENPEP · ZONTIVITY
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 (66%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for nuclear cardiology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Nuclear cardiology physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.0
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
VICTOR VALLEY GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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 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. Arunasalam is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 19 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. Arunasalam experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arunasalam performed 117,500 testosterone injection 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. Arunasalam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arunasalam received a total of $44,831 from 73 companies across 650 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. Arunasalam's costs compare to other nuclear cardiology physicians in Victorville?
Dr. Arunasalam's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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. Arunasalam) 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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