Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Allen Rassa, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Bremerton, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rassa
Dr. Allen Rassa is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Bremerton, WA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rassa performed 3,040 Medicare services across 2,641 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rassa received a total of $14,049 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 96 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. Rassa 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in WA
$14,049 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,040
Medicare services
Top 16% in WA for cardiovascular disease
2,641
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
404 | $88 | $366 |
| 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. |
350 | $10 | $36 |
| 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. |
166 | $91 | $308 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 139 | $177 | $834 |
| 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. |
135 | $9 | $43 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
134 | $152 | $597 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
133 | $46 | $173 |
| 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. |
112 | $60 | $214 |
| 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. |
103 | $63 | $260 |
| 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. |
96 | $109 | $478 |
| 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. |
93 | $72 | $269 |
| 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. |
80 | $179 | $666 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
78 | $76 | $332 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
73 | $20 | $75 |
| 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. |
70 | $129 | $525 |
| 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. |
67 | $400 | $1,672 |
| 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. |
66 | $99 | $377 |
| 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. |
65 | $11 | $40 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
51 | $82 | $308 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
47 | $69 | $323 |
| 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. |
46 | $16 | $62 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
46 | $23 | $105 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
46 | $19 | $72 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
46 | $17 | $68 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
33 | $461 | $1,873 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 32 | $256 | $1,051 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
31 | $80 | $304 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
28 | $55 | $221 |
| 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. |
26 | $142 | $516 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
25 | $35 | $145 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
23 | $57 | $214 |
| 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. |
21 | $9 | $42 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
20 | $126 | $676 |
| 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. |
18 | $5 | $24 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
18 | $14 | $51 |
| Right heart catheterization with coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into the right side of the heart and coronary arteries to gather diagnostic information, with review by a radiologist. |
18 | $216 | $879 |
| Tube insertion in bypass graft for diagnosis A tube is inserted into a bypass graft to allow for diagnostic evaluation. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
14 | $143 | $787 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
14 | $16 | $66 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
14 | $39 | $136 |
| Stent placement and plaque removal in one vessel A procedure to clear plaque and blood clots from a single blood vessel, followed by the insertion of a stent and/or balloon dilation to keep the vessel open. |
13 | $485 | $1,874 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $232 | $944 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $77 | $322 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
11 | $20 | $73 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound evaluation of an additional heart blood vessel performed during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
11 | $40 | $192 |
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.
16.2% high complexity
24.7% medium
59.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,049
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,007/year across 7 years
Top 12% in WA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
96
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
$8,584 (61.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,466 (38.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$890
2023
$10,136
2022
$419
2021
$52
2020
$118
2019
$1,735
2018
$699
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$290
Inari Medical, Inc.
$171
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Penumbra, Inc.
$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$83
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$73
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$8,568
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,669
Boston Scientific Corporation
$962
Medtronic, Inc.
$473
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$333
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$288
Penumbra, Inc.
$262
Inari Medical, Inc.
$242
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$232
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$203
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$162
ABIOMED
$157
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$125
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$95
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$91
Abbott Laboratories
$70
HeartFlow, Inc.
$55
PFIZER INC.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
BIOTRONIK INC.
$15
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 79.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVALUS · Asahi Fielder coronary guide wire · Assure WCD · CAMZYOS · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve · FFRct · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · Impella · Indigo · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · PK Papyrus · PRALUENT · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RESOLUTE ONYX · Resolute · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYMPLICITY G3 · VERQUVO · WATCHMAN Access System
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 (61%) 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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
267
Per 100K population
96.5
County median income
$98,546
Nearest hospital
HARRISON MEDICAL CENTER
6.9 mi
6.9 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. Rassa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 12% of WA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rassa experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rassa performed 404 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Rassa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rassa received a total of $14,049 from 21 companies across 96 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. Rassa's costs compare to other cardiologists in Bremerton?
Dr. Rassa's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Rassa) 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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