Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Dawes, MD
Family Medicine · Santa Maria, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dawes
Dr. Thomas Dawes is a family medicine specialist in Santa Maria, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dawes performed 10,027 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dawes received a total of $6,107 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 289 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dawes 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$6,107 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗10,027
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
1,464 | $102 | $285 |
| 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. |
1,099 | $71 | $200 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
826 | $54 | $126 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
652 | $84 | $200 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
550 | $28 | $56 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 549 | $21 | $45 |
| Annual depression screening | 511 | $21 | $45 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
462 | $141 | $300 |
| 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. |
389 | $149 | $400 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
383 | $4 | $31 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
325 | $54 | $132 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
212 | $47 | $148 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
172 | $73 | $240 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
138 | $76 | $158 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
138 | $34 | $75 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
137 | $1 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
132 | $198 | $550 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
117 | $124 | $260 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
112 | $153 | $525 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
111 | $146 | $525 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
111 | $250 | $820 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
100 | $52 | $157 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
96 | $51 | $202 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
94 | $41 | $104 |
| 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. |
82 | $12 | $61 |
| Chronic care management, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of care coordination for patients with two or more chronic conditions. It is provided personally by a healthcare professional each calendar month. |
78 | $73 | $179 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
77 | $6 | $30 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
66 | $59 | $195 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
60 | $111 | $248 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
60 | $32 | $100 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
58 | $243 | $576 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
57 | $12 | $55 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
55 | $179 | $400 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
52 | $3 | $7 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
49 | $90 | $220 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
46 | $24 | $75 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 41 | $168 | $479 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
35 | $180 | $400 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
34 | $100 | $305 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
34 | $16 | $80 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
34 | $15 | $53 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
33 | $0 | $5 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
32 | $16 | $40 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
31 | $39 | $110 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
26 | $53 | $175 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
22 | $104 | $265 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
22 | $101 | $288 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
19 | $52 | $131 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
17 | $179 | $397 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
16 | $139 | $400 |
| Home sleep study test with type II portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records at least seven channels, including brain activity, eye movement, muscle activity, heart rate, airflow, breathing effort, and oxygen levels. |
11 | $150 | $500 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.4% high complexity
11.9% medium
86.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,107
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $872/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
289
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$732
2023
$961
2022
$675
2021
$1,008
2020
$629
2019
$959
2018
$1,143
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$219
Amgen Inc.
$164
PFIZER INC.
$76
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$36
Grifols USA, LLC
$29
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 62.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$747
PFIZER INC.
$531
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$506
AbbVie Inc.
$442
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$432
Lilly USA, LLC
$400
ABBVIE INC.
$351
Novo Nordisk Inc
$324
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$257
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$204
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$198
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$159
Boston Scientific Corporation
$159
MannKind Corporation
$128
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$121
Allergan Inc.
$118
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$117
Exact Sciences Corporation
$101
Mannkind Corporation
$80
Allergan, Inc.
$79
Dexcom, Inc.
$79
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$76
Baxter Healthcare
$64
Bioventus LLC
$58
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$48
Grifols USA, LLC
$45
ViiV Healthcare Company
$29
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$25
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Eisai Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
118
County median income
$95,977
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Dawes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with 20 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. Dawes experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dawes performed 1,464 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Dawes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dawes received a total of $6,107 from 39 companies across 289 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Dawes's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Santa Maria?
Dr. Dawes's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Dawes) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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