Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Douglas Grant, MD

Pain Medicine · Walnut Creek, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
450 N WIGET LN, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
9256919806
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1922002542 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Grant 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. Grant

Dr. Douglas Grant is a pain medicine specialist in Walnut Creek, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grant performed 2,680 Medicare services across 689 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grant received a total of $1,505 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 122 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. 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. Grant 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 35% volume in CA $1,505 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,680
Medicare services
Top 35% in CA for pain medicine
689
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~134 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.
1,116 $113 $251
Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS
A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS.
360 $242 $434
Acupuncture, each additional 15 minutes
This code represents an additional 15-minute session of acupuncture treatment beyond the initial session.
255 $26 $42
Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes
This procedure involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body for an initial 15-minute session.
222 $35 $53
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 159 $19 $38
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.
150 $82 $153
Functional activity therapy
A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process.
74 $36 $55
Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes
A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes.
53 $32 $47
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.
52 $10 $93
Psychological test evaluation, first hour
A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session.
50 $92 $139
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.
49 $147 $287
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
34 $51 $106
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
21 $63 $917
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 19 $194 $415
Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level
An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
18 $104 $1,500
Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance
A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
16 $77 $878
Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance
An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
16 $119 $1,744
Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance
An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated.
16 $59 $321
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,505
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $215/year across 7 years
Top 48% in CA for pain medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
122
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
$1,505 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$97
2023
$166
2022
$190
2021
$65
2020
$16
2019
$378
2018
$594

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$39
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$29
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 86.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$386
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$292
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$116
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$114
Nevro Corp.
$111
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Amgen Inc.
$45
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$39
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$29
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$27
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$25
Halozyme Inc
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$19
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$19
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$18
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · Amitiza · Belbuca · EMBEDA · Hylenex · Intracept · Iovera · LYRICA · Motegrity · Movantik · NURTEC ODT · Nalu Neurostimulation System · PAXLOVID · PROCLAIM · PROLATE · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · SPRINT PNS System · SYMPROIC · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · UBRELVY · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Xtampza ER · XtampzaER · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH
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

Pain medicines within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
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. Grant is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Grant experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grant performed 1,116 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. Grant receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grant received a total of $1,505 from 23 companies across 122 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. Grant's costs compare to other pain medicines in Walnut Creek?
Dr. Grant's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Grant) 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 →