Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashkan Attaran, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Visalia, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining cardiac 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. Attaran
Dr. Ashkan Attaran is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Visalia, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Attaran performed 5,534 Medicare services across 3,503 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Attaran received a total of $4,524 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 226 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. Attaran 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in CA
$4,524 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,534
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,503
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
2,718 | $96 | $132 |
| 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. |
779 | $10 | $16 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
571 | $158 | $210 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
240 | $47 | $61 |
| 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. |
144 | $176 | $248 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
142 | $20 | $26 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 122 | $215 | $1,112 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
120 | $78 | $150 |
| 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. |
117 | $126 | $174 |
| 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. |
88 | $6 | $9 |
| 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. |
61 | $357 | $475 |
| 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. |
60 | $52 | $73 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
59 | $56 | $195 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
48 | $15 | $23 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
45 | $5 | $7 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
38 | $20 | $108 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 36 | $237 | $1,163 |
| Ultrasound of heart with contrast injection An ultrasound of the heart is performed while injecting an X-ray contrast agent to improve the clarity of the images. |
30 | $28 | $35 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
27 | $45 | $59 |
| 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. |
25 | $75 | $160 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
18 | $64 | $86 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
17 | $20 | $25 |
| 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. |
16 | $67 | $91 |
| 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. |
13 | $103 | $145 |
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.
13.7% high complexity
13.9% medium
72.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,524
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $646/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.
24
Companies
226
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
$4,280 (94.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$244 (5.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$545
2023
$618
2022
$508
2021
$654
2020
$292
2019
$1,411
2018
$496
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$222
PFIZER INC.
$98
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$48
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 67.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,289
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$527
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$447
PFIZER INC.
$413
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$346
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$242
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$193
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$168
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$89
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$87
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$80
Novo Nordisk Inc
$67
Boston Scientific Corporation
$65
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$60
Abbott Laboratories
$56
Lundbeck LLC
$50
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
GENZYME CORPORATION
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$16
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · Arcalyst · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Carto 3 System · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · Diamondback Coronary · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FABRY-DISEASE · FARXIGA · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONFI · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Repatha · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · TEGSEDI · VOQUEZNA · VYNDAQEL · 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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$69,489
Nearest hospital
KAWEAH HEALTH 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. Attaran is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Attaran experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Attaran performed 2,718 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Attaran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Attaran received a total of $4,524 from 24 companies across 226 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. Attaran's costs compare to other cardiologists in Visalia?
Dr. Attaran's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Attaran) 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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