Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Dirani, M.D
Cardiovascular Disease · Farmington Hills, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Dirani
Dr. George Dirani is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Farmington Hills, MI, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dirani performed 4,003 Medicare services across 2,694 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dirani received a total of $66,700 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 544 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dirani 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in MI
$66,700 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,003
Medicare services
Top 9% in MI for cardiovascular disease
2,694
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~308 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. |
1,506 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
620 | $95 | $192 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
349 | $138 | $374 |
| 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. |
230 | $90 | $163 |
| 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. |
214 | $11 | $36 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
206 | $86 | $241 |
| 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. |
148 | $64 | $133 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
126 | $35 | $72 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
104 | $9 | $21 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
62 | $19 | $135 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
57 | $140 | $364 |
| 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. |
40 | $32 | $66 |
| 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. |
38 | $40 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
33 | $764 | $2,308 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 31 | $161 | $584 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
24 | $205 | $862 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
23 | $4,727 | $21,809 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
23 | $88 | $240 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
21 | $103 | $254 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
21 | $132 | $343 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
21 | $477 | $1,185 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
20 | $240 | $1,082 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
19 | $7,132 | $22,743 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
19 | $21 | $51 |
| 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. |
18 | $105 | $232 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
16 | $663 | $1,251 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
14 | $61 | $895 |
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.
7.0% high complexity
8.9% medium
84.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$66,700
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,529/year across 7 years
Top 5% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
544
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$49,274 (73.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,425 (26.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$31,079
2023
$23,324
2022
$4,459
2021
$5,152
2020
$444
2019
$1,172
2018
$1,071
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$24,632
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$3,468
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$650
Boston Scientific Corporation
$440
Recor Medical Inc
$401
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$218
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$190
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$133
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$131
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$98
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$89
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$82
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$65
Abbott Laboratories
$60
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Amgen Inc.
$44
ABIOMED
$37
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Imperative Care, Inc
$26
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$15
Baxter Healthcare
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 92.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inari Medical, Inc.
$47,174
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$6,580
Abbott Laboratories
$2,425
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,245
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$858
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$847
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$812
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$800
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$723
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$616
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$501
Amgen Inc.
$428
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$417
Recor Medical Inc
$401
ABIOMED
$324
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$251
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$239
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$210
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$205
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$149
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$136
Medtronic, Inc.
$125
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$83
HeartFlow, Inc.
$82
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$82
Preventice Services, LLC
$79
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$67
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$65
Terumo Medical Corporation
$65
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Baxter Healthcare
$58
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$58
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$55
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
PFIZER INC.
$37
United Therapeutics Corporation
$33
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$33
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$31
Stryker Corporation
$30
Imperative Care, Inc
$26
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$21
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
CORDIS US CORP.
$17
Teleflex LLC
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$12
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 84.2% 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 →
The majority of payments (74%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for cardiovascular disease in MI.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
344
Per 100K population
27.0
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS
2.9 mi
2.9 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. Dirani is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in MI), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of MI peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Dirani experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dirani performed 1,506 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. Dirani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dirani received a total of $66,700 from 51 companies across 544 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. Dirani's costs compare to other cardiologists in Farmington Hills?
Dr. Dirani's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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. Dirani) 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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