Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashkan Ehdaie, M.D.
Internal Medicine · West Hollywood, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ehdaie
Dr. Ashkan Ehdaie is an internal medicine specialist in West Hollywood, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ehdaie performed 5,218 Medicare services across 3,520 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ehdaie received a total of $22,369 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ehdaie 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$22,369 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,218
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
3,520
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
4,227 | $7 | $30 |
| 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. |
200 | $24 | $107 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
101 | $30 | $143 |
| 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. |
81 | $76 | $301 |
| 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. |
67 | $28 | $198 |
| 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. |
60 | $22 | $86 |
| 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. |
57 | $109 | $425 |
| 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. |
54 | $12 | $74 |
| 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. |
48 | $135 | $550 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
41 | $26 | $126 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
36 | $43 | $182 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
35 | $22 | $91 |
| 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. |
34 | $52 | $206 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
32 | $11 | $55 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
23 | $647 | $2,711 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
21 | $785 | $3,857 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
19 | $36 | $157 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
17 | $813 | $3,858 |
| 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. |
16 | $144 | $594 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
14 | $72 | $474 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
13 | $61 | $447 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
11 | $20 | $78 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
11 | $256 | $1,452 |
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.
10.8% high complexity
0.2% medium
89.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,369
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,196/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
186
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,519 (51.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,701 (38.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,149 (9.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,477
2023
$2,596
2022
$7,760
2021
$2,578
2020
$193
2019
$2,756
2018
$3,009
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,907
Boston Scientific Corporation
$649
Medtronic, Inc.
$513
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$170
Volta Medical Inc
$130
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$49
CORDIS US CORP.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$10,715
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$4,912
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,316
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$1,500
Medtronic, Inc.
$824
BIOTRONIK INC.
$346
Amgen Inc.
$162
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$145
Volta Medical Inc
$130
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$94
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$63
AtriCure, Inc.
$62
CORDIS US CORP.
$30
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$25
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 84.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ADVISOR · AVEIR · Advisor Catheter · BRK · CARTO 3 · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Cardiac Mapping System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Corlanor · DYNAGEN · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · Fortify Assura · GENERAL - ULTRASOUND · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Therapies · INTELLANAV · INTELLATIP · LATITUDE · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Models · Mynx Venous VCD · NA · NRG Transseptal Needle · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · SELECTSECURE · SENSOR ENABLED · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TENDRIL · THERAPIES · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Therapy Ablation Catheter · VIGILANT · VX1 · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
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 →
The majority of payments (52%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
4,889
Per 100K population
49.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI 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. Ehdaie is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 17 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. Ehdaie experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ehdaie performed 4,227 ekg interpretation and report 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. Ehdaie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ehdaie received a total of $22,369 from 16 companies across 186 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. Ehdaie's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in West Hollywood?
Dr. Ehdaie's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Ehdaie) 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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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.
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