Specialty Directory
Rheumatology in San Diego, CA
Federal CMS data for 13 rheumatology providers practicing in San Diego, CA. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
13
Providers
Median industry payments
$8,720
13
Rheumatology Providers
in San Diego, CA
$8,720
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
2,857
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.
Rheumatology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Rheumatology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MABAQUIAO, ARTHUR M.D. | 124,643 | 1,711 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $247,351 (2018-2024) | Honoraria (49%) | Very High |
| KUMAR, MANISHA D.O. | 69,578 | 1,520 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $1,637 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (94%) | Very High |
| LYNCH, MEGAN D.O. | 68,460 | 1,444 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $8,720 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (80%) | Very High |
| BUDIANU, MONICA M.D. | 18,899 | 726 | Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | $1,436 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| KOOKOOTSEDES, GAYLE M.D. | 3,885 | 1,683 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $9,023 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| PAZIRANDEH, MAHMOOD MD, FACP, FACR | 2,966 | 1,219 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $45,127 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (70%) | Very High |
| WRIGHT, CHERYL M.D. | 2,857 | 436 | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $2,968 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (97%) | Very High |
| TUTUNCU, ZUHRE M.D. | 662 | 432 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $17,552 (2018-2024) | Consulting (67%) | Very High |
| TAHIR, ZUNERA MD | 613 | 212 | Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | $826 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| NGUYEN, KATHERINE M.D. | 571 | 313 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,057 (2018-2022) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SMITH, CHELSEY M.D. | 498 | 206 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $456 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| KALUNIAN, KENNETH MD | 289 | 153 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $174,699 (2018-2024) | Consulting (92%) | Very High |
| KHANNA, SURABHI M.D | 143 | 118 | Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | $11,107 (2022-2024) | Consulting (71%) | Very High |
Note: Rheumatology 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
Rheumatology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (8)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KOOKOOTSEDES, GAYLE | 3,885 | $9,023 |
| PAZIRANDEH, MAHMOOD | 2,966 | $45,127 |
| TUTUNCU, ZUHRE | 662 | $17,552 |
| TAHIR, ZUNERA | 613 | $826 |
| NGUYEN, KATHERINE | 571 | $1,057 |
| SMITH, CHELSEY | 498 | $456 |
| KALUNIAN, KENNETH | 289 | $174,699 |
| KHANNA, SURABHI | 143 | $11,107 |
Mixed Practice (5)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| MABAQUIAO, ARTHUR | 124,643 | $247,351 |
| KUMAR, MANISHA | 69,578 | $1,637 |
| LYNCH, MEGAN | 68,460 | $8,720 |
| BUDIANU, MONICA | 18,899 | $1,436 |
| WRIGHT, CHERYL | 2,857 | $2,968 |