Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Tran, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Westminster, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tran
Dr. James Tran is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Westminster, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tran performed 18,698 Medicare services across 6,686 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tran received a total of $36,470 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 837 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. Tran 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 2% volume in CA
$36,470 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,698
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for cardiovascular disease
6,686
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
5,234 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
2,534 | $76 | $110 |
| 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. |
1,506 | $12 | $100 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
1,119 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
909 | $105 | $160 |
| Remote physiological data monitoring, 30 days Collection and interpretation of physical parameters transmitted by the patient or caregiver over a 30-day period, requiring at least 30 minutes of professional time. |
764 | $45 | $100 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
754 | $43 | $60 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
710 | $46 | $80 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
605 | $34 | $50 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
579 | $29 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
476 | $177 | $900 |
| 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. |
433 | $58 | $300 |
| 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. |
421 | $100 | $350 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
368 | $0 | $0 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
337 | $35 | $150 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
333 | $11 | $40 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring, 48-7 days Analysis and reporting of continuous external electrocardiogram monitoring lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
332 | $215 | $300 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
328 | $20 | $50 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
220 | $66 | $125 |
| 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. |
184 | $404 | $700 |
| 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. |
149 | $133 | $200 |
| 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. |
135 | $109 | $280 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
62 | $240 | $400 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
47 | $61 | $400 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
42 | $68 | $150 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
31 | $18 | $250 |
| 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. |
31 | $12 | $250 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
14 | $12 | $50 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $236 | $2,500 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
14 | $18 | $25 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $100 |
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.
4.8% high complexity
31.7% medium
63.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$36,470
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,210/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
837
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
$20,840 (57.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,630 (42.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,679
2023
$3,449
2022
$2,976
2021
$3,670
2020
$1,998
2019
$12,988
2018
$8,709
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$433
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$299
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$249
ABBVIE INC.
$224
Amgen Inc.
$219
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$210
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$208
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$177
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$134
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$101
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$79
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$46
ATRICURE, INC.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 36.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17,132
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,005
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,113
Amgen Inc.
$1,832
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$1,251
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$1,195
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,094
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$831
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$714
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$578
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$555
Novo Nordisk Inc
$550
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$427
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$416
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$399
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$356
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$341
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$318
Allergan Inc.
$306
Lilly USA, LLC
$305
ABBVIE INC.
$287
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$249
AbbVie, Inc.
$230
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$223
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$219
Abbott Laboratories
$190
AbbVie Inc.
$183
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$177
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$175
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$94
PFIZER INC.
$89
ATRICURE, INC.
$80
Covidien LP
$74
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$56
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$53
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$45
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$40
Genentech USA, Inc.
$40
Allergan, Inc.
$30
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$22
Relypsa, Inc.
$20
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
GE HEALTHCARE
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
384
Per 100K population
12.1
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Tran is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, 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. Tran experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tran performed 5,234 adenosine injection, 1 mg 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. Tran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tran received a total of $36,470 from 50 companies across 837 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. Tran's costs compare to other cardiologists in Westminster?
Dr. Tran's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Tran) 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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