Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Cislowski, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Visalia, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
609 W ACEQUIA STE A, Visalia, CA 93291
5596259902
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1619924917 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cislowski

Dr. David Cislowski is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Visalia, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cislowski performed 1,942 Medicare services across 1,283 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cislowski received a total of $2,238 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 35 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. Cislowski 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 50% volume in CA $2,238 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,942
Medicare services
Top 50% in CA for cardiovascular disease
1,283
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~102 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.
887 $71 $278
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
408 $52 $145
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.
233 $7 $17
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.
85 $23 $62
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.
75 $11 $30
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.
51 $56 $283
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.
40 $85 $358
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.
36 $52 $196
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
32 $28 $78
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.
32 $141 $310
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.
18 $97 $216
External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm.
17 $21 $55
Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days
Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days.
16 $16 $50
Nuclear stress test with CT scan
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan.
12 $72 $184
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.
27.0% high complexity
7.1% medium
65.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,238
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $373/year across 6 years
Bottom 45% in CA for cardiovascular disease
19
Companies
35
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
$2,238 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$381
2023
$136
2022
$135
2021
$40
2019
$1,216
2018
$329

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$124
CVRx, Inc.
$106
PFIZER INC.
$53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 74.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CryoLife, Inc.
$381
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$322
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$272
Amgen Inc.
$236
Boston Scientific Corporation
$191
PFIZER INC.
$159
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$119
ABIOMED
$109
CVRx, Inc.
$106
Haemonetics Corporation
$87
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$86
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Barostim Neo System · Biograph Horizon · Corlanor · DEFINITY · Definity · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFR LINK · Impella · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LifeVest · NEXLETOL · On-X · Repatha · SC2000 · TEG · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN FLX · 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
13
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$69,489
Nearest hospital
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Cislowski is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Cislowski experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cislowski performed 887 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. Cislowski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cislowski received a total of $2,238 from 19 companies across 35 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. Cislowski's costs compare to other cardiologists in Visalia?
Dr. Cislowski's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Cislowski) 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 →