Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gustavo Guandalini, M.D.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology — Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
3400 SPRUCE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2156627355
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1669763728 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. Guandalini

Dr. Gustavo Guandalini is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Philadelphia, PA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Guandalini performed 556 Medicare services across 348 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Guandalini received a total of $4,754 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 53 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology 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. Guandalini 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 556 Medicare services $4,754 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
556
Medicare services
Bottom 13% in PA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
348
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~37 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.
128 $6 $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.
107 $22 $116
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.
75 $64 $170
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.
73 $26 $227
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.
56 $19 $94
Pacemaker programming, dual lead system
Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings.
34 $25 $119
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.
29 $110 $268
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 26 $144 $447
External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm.
17 $21 $80
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.
11 $70 $562
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.
40.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
59.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,754
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $792/year across 6 years
Bottom 23% in PA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
11
Companies
53
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
$4,475 (94.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$279 (5.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$553
2023
$248
2022
$184
2020
$1,886
2019
$1,698
2018
$186

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$251
Volta Medical Inc
$243
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Top 3 companies account for 93.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,238
BIOTRONIK INC.
$389
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$341
Volta Medical Inc
$243
Medtronic, Inc.
$179
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$116
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$83
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Top 3 companies account for 83.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVISOR · AURORA EV-ICD MRI SURESCAN · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · BIOMONITOR · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · ENSITE · Edora 8 DR-T · Ellipse ICD · Fortify Assura · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · LifeVest · MICRA · Micra · OPTIMIZER · RHYTHMIA · VX1 · VersaCross Steerable Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · ZOOM Wireless Transmitter
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Guandalini is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Guandalini experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Guandalini performed 128 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. Guandalini receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Guandalini received a total of $4,754 from 11 companies across 53 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. Guandalini's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Philadelphia?
Dr. Guandalini's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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. Guandalini) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →