Specialty Directory
Cardiovascular Disease in San Luis Obispo, CA
Federal CMS data for 8 cardiovascular disease providers practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
8
Providers
Median industry payments
$2,426
8
Cardiovascular Disease Providers
in San Luis Obispo, CA
$2,426
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
5,076
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Cardiovascular Disease includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Learn more →
Cardiovascular Disease Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIKU, ADAM MD | 6,507 | 4,619 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,408 (2019-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LARDIZABAL, JOEL M.D. | 5,884 | 4,487 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $8,878 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (72%) | Very High |
| BANDARI, ARMIN MD, FACC | 5,336 | 3,673 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $355 (2018-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| BOCCHICCHIO, MARK MD, FACC | 5,324 | 3,507 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $7,754 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (65%) | Very High |
| TWAY, KENNETH | 4,828 | 2,851 | Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | $2,747 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (98%) | Very High |
| SPRINGER, JENNIFER M.D. | 2,216 | 1,918 | Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | $2,106 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| TACKETT, ANDREA MD, FACC | 1,572 | 1,491 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,983 (2018-2024) | Travel (68%) | Very High |
| THOMPSON, CALEB M.D. | 1,310 | 1,011 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $11,006 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (83%) | Very High |
Note: Cardiovascular Disease encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Cardiovascular Disease encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Electrophysiology & Cardiac (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| NIKU, ADAM | 6,507 | $1,408 |
| BANDARI, ARMIN | 5,336 | $355 |
| SPRINGER, JENNIFER | 2,216 | $2,106 |
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| LARDIZABAL, JOEL | 5,884 | $8,878 |
| TWAY, KENNETH | 4,828 | $2,747 |
| THOMPSON, CALEB | 1,310 | $11,006 |
Electrophysiology & Remote (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BOCCHICCHIO, MARK | 5,324 | $7,754 |
Cardiac & Cardiac (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| TACKETT, ANDREA | 1,572 | $1,983 |