Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Susan Biegel, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Upland, 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. Biegel
Dr. Susan Biegel is an internal medicine specialist in Upland, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Biegel performed 5,455 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Biegel received a total of $8,148 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 437 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. Biegel 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 5% volume in CA
$8,148 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,455
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$154
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. |
1,469 | $90 | $344 |
| 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. |
717 | $58 | $238 |
| 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. |
376 | $137 | $462 |
| 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. |
302 | $156 | $633 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
206 | $1,214 | $5,491 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
191 | $1 | $20 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
157 | $1,111 | $5,020 |
| 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. |
155 | $11 | $45 |
| 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. |
146 | $11 | $54 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
122 | $0 | $5 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
116 | $2 | $6 |
| Annual depression screening | 116 | $19 | $58 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 91 | $19 | $58 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
89 | $32 | $55 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
88 | $43 | $61 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
83 | $72 | $150 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
83 | $133 | $367 |
| 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. |
75 | $32 | $145 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
62 | $40 | $127 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
59 | $101 | $480 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
55 | $42 | $169 |
| 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. |
49 | $158 | $647 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
45 | $32 | $55 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
43 | $162 | $670 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
42 | $8 | $10 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 42 | $408 | $520 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
40 | $131 | $245 |
| 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. |
38 | $21 | $114 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
37 | $6 | $105 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
35 | $127 | $609 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
35 | $41 | $127 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
29 | $77 | $302 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
27 | $87 | $365 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
23 | $59 | $227 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
22 | $84 | $396 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
21 | $1,548 | $1,973 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
21 | $112 | $142 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
20 | $13 | $46 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
17 | $51 | $229 |
| 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. |
16 | $204 | $824 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
15 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
15 | $16 | $83 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
15 | $45 | $138 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
14 | $74 | $353 |
| 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. |
12 | $87 | $375 |
| 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. |
12 | $103 | $519 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $158 | $655 |
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.
1.7% high complexity
28.0% medium
70.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,148
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,164/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
437
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
$774
2023
$539
2022
$900
2021
$2,885
2020
$1,103
2019
$923
2018
$1,023
Payments by company (2024)
GENZYME CORPORATION
$151
ABBVIE INC.
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$124
Novo Nordisk Inc
$89
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Amgen Inc.
$29
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$28
Exact Sciences Corporation
$23
PFIZER INC.
$22
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 53.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,444
Novo Nordisk Inc
$895
Amgen Inc.
$773
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$471
AbbVie Inc.
$449
PFIZER INC.
$426
Lilly USA, LLC
$331
ABBVIE INC.
$317
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$301
Allergan, Inc.
$291
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$259
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$178
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$177
GENZYME CORPORATION
$151
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$145
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$116
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$103
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$84
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$82
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$76
Exact Sciences Corporation
$73
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$60
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Radius Health, Inc.
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$34
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$33
Hologic, LLC
$29
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$28
Allergan Inc.
$28
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$26
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$25
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$23
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$19
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$19
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Mannkind Corporation
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1,661
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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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. Biegel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% 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. Biegel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Biegel performed 1,469 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. Biegel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Biegel received a total of $8,148 from 52 companies across 437 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. Biegel's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Upland?
Dr. Biegel's average Medicare payment per service is $154. 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. Biegel) 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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