Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Yamada, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology— Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
1950 ARLINGTON ST, Sarasota, FL 34239
9419174250
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1932152329 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. Yamada

Dr. David Yamada is a cardiovascular disease in Sarasota, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yamada performed 10,830 Medicare services across 6,745 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yamada received a total of $5,508 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 333 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. Yamada is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in FL$ $5,508 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
10,830
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for cardiovascular disease
6,745
Unique beneficiaries
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~570 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead1,627$11$40
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,560$94$197
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test1,288$43$103
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity1,138$96$200
Echocardiogram, transthoracic757$145$466
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries514$320$798
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity457$64$139
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician362$53$182
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow345$143$361
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days334$38$120
Initial hospital admission, high complexity326$140$389
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month325$38$102
Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle blood flow by pet234$139$701
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes228$31$84
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose191$90$236
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress136$1,186$2,359
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan121$2,143$4,347
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional108$51$226
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect96$338$861
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts82$127$370
New patient office visit (45-59 min)77$121$309
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional63$21$54
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional63$623$929
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician51$11$32
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician50$17$48
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report41$84$227
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)41$60$129
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers40$14$41
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function40$2$8
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up24$72$202
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries24$63$227
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat19$83$213
Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg19$5$25
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts18$187$400
Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow18$189$520
Heart rhythm recording, analysis, report, review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days13$201$485
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.
8.5% high complexity
26.1% medium
65.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,508
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $787/year across 7 years
Top 37% in FL for cardiovascular disease
33
Companies
333
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
$5,409 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$745
2023
$646
2022
$847
2021
$517
2020
$322
2019
$1,109
2018
$1,323

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$837
PFIZER INC.
$668
Amgen Inc.
$445
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$439
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$392
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$351
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$263
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$226
Abbott Laboratories
$200
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$162
BIOTRONIK INC.
$156
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$150
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$137
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$122
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$117
Boston Scientific Corporation
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
CVRx, Inc.
$76
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$66
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$53
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$47
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$47
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$40
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$25
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$19
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
ABIOMED
$17
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$17
Sobi, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of total 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $51 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
79
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Yamada is a cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Yamada experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yamada performed 1,627 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Yamada receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yamada received a total of $5,508 from 33 companies across 333 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. Yamada's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Sarasota?
Dr. Yamada's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. Yamada) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →