Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Laila Rashidi, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery · Tacoma, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
3124 S 19TH ST STE C220, Tacoma, WA 98405
2533016885
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1073839965 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rashidi from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rashidi

Dr. Laila Rashidi is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Tacoma, WA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rashidi performed 205 Medicare services across 194 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rashidi received a total of $598,276 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 646 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. 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. Rashidi 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 44% volume in WA $598,276 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
205
Medicare services
Top 44% in WA for colon & rectal surgery
194
Unique beneficiaries
$193
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~13 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
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 50 $132 $525
Anoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside.
26 $26 $262
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.
25 $44 $187
Colonoscopy
A procedure to examine the rectum and lower large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera.
24 $36 $323
Endoscopic partial release and removal of large bowel
This procedure involves using an endoscope to partially release and remove part of the large bowel.
22 $143 $486
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.
21 $76 $274
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.
20 $90 $418
Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope
This procedure involves the endoscopic removal of a portion of the large bowel and the reattachment of the remaining section to the rectum.
17 $1,401 $5,244
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$598,276
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $85,468/year across 7 years
Top 4% in WA for colon & rectal surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
646
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
$592,603 (99.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,843 (0.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,830 (0.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$159,942
2023
$140,323
2022
$139,203
2021
$76,963
2020
$52,677
2019
$28,316
2018
$852

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$158,959
Ethicon Inc.
$332
Baxter Healthcare
$311
TELA Bio, Inc.
$173
Ethicon US, LLC
$100
Virtual Incision Corporation
$67
Top 3 companies account for 99.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$433,643
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$158,959
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,755
Ethicon Inc.
$917
Applied Medical Resources Corporation
$742
Allergan, Inc.
$607
Baxter Healthcare
$311
Axonics, Inc.
$271
CONMED Corporation
$251
TELA Bio, Inc.
$173
Stryker Corporation
$146
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$121
Ethicon US, LLC
$118
Davol Inc.
$90
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$89
Virtual Incision Corporation
$67
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$17
Top 3 companies account for 99.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · Axonics · DA VINCI SP · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · Echelon; Endopath · GELPOINT PATH · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · Mira · Non-Gyn Products · Other Gyn Products · OviTex 2S · Phasix Mesh · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · SPYGLASS · STRATAFIX · STRATTICE · STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS · TISSEEL
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 (99%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in colon & rectal surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for colon & rectal surgery in WA.

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Geographic Context

Colon & rectal surgerists within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$96,632
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPH 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. Rashidi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of WA peers, with 16 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. Rashidi experienced with new patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rashidi performed 50 new patient office visit, complex (60-74 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. Rashidi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rashidi received a total of $598,276 from 17 companies across 646 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. Rashidi's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerists in Tacoma?
Dr. Rashidi's average Medicare payment per service is $193. 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. Rashidi) 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 →