Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Morad Nasseri, M.D.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Nasseri 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. Nasseri
Dr. Morad Nasseri is an interventional pain medicine physician in Walnut Creek, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nasseri performed 3,518 Medicare services across 1,097 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nasseri received a total of $57,553 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 375 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine 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. Nasseri 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in CA
$57,553 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,518
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for interventional pain medicine physician
1,097
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~251 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. |
1,874 | $111 | $237 |
| 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. |
395 | $240 | $433 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
163 | $1 | $2 |
| Acupuncture, each additional 15 minutes This code represents an additional 15-minute session of acupuncture treatment beyond the initial session. |
151 | $27 | $42 |
| Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes This procedure involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body for an initial 15-minute session. |
146 | $36 | $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. |
128 | $10 | $75 |
| Psychological test evaluation, first hour A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session. |
108 | $92 | $151 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
103 | $31 | $48 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 84 | $201 | $406 |
| 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. |
60 | $83 | $172 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
56 | $275 | $4,180 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
39 | $87 | $987 |
| 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. |
37 | $137 | $2,987 |
| 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. |
36 | $167 | $431 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
33 | $86 | $1,808 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
32 | $65 | $448 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
23 | $28 | $41 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
20 | $42 | $193 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
16 | $39 | $88 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
14 | $164 | $568 |
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 ↗$57,553
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,222/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for interventional pain medicine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
375
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
$31,540 (54.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$15,908 (27.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,105 (17.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$23,175
2023
$20,481
2022
$11,025
2021
$1,252
2020
$644
2019
$170
2018
$806
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$10,105
Abbott Laboratories
$6,362
SI-BONE, INC.
$3,390
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$825
MML US, Inc.
$807
Curonix LLC
$750
PAINTEQ LLC
$240
Boston Scientific Corporation
$180
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$152
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$134
Medtronic, Inc.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$60
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$58
Bioventus LLC
$38
Top 3 companies account for 85.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$26,029
Abbott Laboratories
$7,790
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$3,628
SI-BONE, INC.
$3,406
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,906
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,475
PAINTEQ LLC
$1,798
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,696
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$1,368
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$1,332
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$958
MML US, Inc.
$807
Curonix LLC
$750
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$319
ABBVIE INC.
$304
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$265
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$224
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$222
Bioventus LLC
$189
Allergan Inc.
$173
PFIZER INC.
$140
Vertiflex, Inc.
$132
Eisai Inc.
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$122
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$72
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$69
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$64
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$45
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$45
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$19
SI-BONE, Inc.
$14
GENZYME CORPORATION
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Activase · BIOTRONIK · BOTOX · Belbuca · DUROLANE · ETERNA · Evoke · Evoke SCS · Fycompa · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HYMOVIS · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LUMIZYME · LYRICA · NURTEC ODT · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prospera · QULIPTA · Qutenza · ReActiv8 · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMEDII · Senza · Soliris · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w Receiver · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Superion · Superion ISS · Superion Indirect Decompression System · UBRELVY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · ZTLido · mild Device Kit
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 (55%) 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 interventional pain medicine physician in CA.
Geographic Context
Interventional pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$125,727
Nearest hospital
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
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. Nasseri is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Nasseri experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nasseri performed 1,874 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. Nasseri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nasseri received a total of $57,553 from 34 companies across 375 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. Nasseri's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Walnut Creek?
Dr. Nasseri's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Nasseri) 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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