Leheb H Araim, MD
Thoracic Surgery · Bakersfield
- Medicare standing
- Clear
- Enrolled, allowed to bill and order, not excluded
- Plans that list them
- Not verified
- Not the same as out of network.
- Offices
- 2
- Since medical school
- 28 years
- Graduated 1998
Offices
2 locations · Adventist Health Physicians Network · Shamsuddin Khwaja M D Inc
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Hospitals listed: Adventist Health Bakersfield · Clovis Community Medical Center · Community Regional Medical Center · Saint Agnes Medical Center. That is not proof they admit you there this week.
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California Medical Board record
Licence A111675 · Current
Licensed to practise in California · since 2010 · expires 2027-08-31 · Medical College of Georgia.
No disciplinary actions, convictions, malpractice judgments or citations in this record.
School, training and certification
What this clinician told their state board, medical school and everything before it. Only some states publish this, so nothing here means the state does not say, not that there was no training or certification.
Specialty certification
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Hospitals they work in
4 hospitals
These rate the hospital, not this clinician. Most measures at most hospitals are no different from the national rate.
- Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CAAcute Care Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private · Has an emergency department · Birthing-friendlyPart of Adventist Health, which runs 28 hospitals in 3 statesPatients rate it 3 of 5 · 68% would definitely recommend itOverall rating: 2 of 5 starsBetter than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.146, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- Clovis Community Medical CenterClovis, CAAcute Care Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private · Has an emergency department · Birthing-friendlyPart of Community Medical Centers, which runs 4 hospitalsPatients rate it 3 of 5 · 80% would definitely recommend itOverall rating: 2 of 5 starsWorse than the national rate — Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy: 14.7 (12.1 to 17.7) · 421 cases, Jan 2024 – Dec 2024Better than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.692, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CAAcute Care Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private · Has an emergency department · Birthing-friendlyPart of Community Medical Centers, which runs 4 hospitalsPatients rate it 3 of 5 · 70% would definitely recommend itOverall rating: 1 of 5 starsWorse than the national rate — Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications: 211.21 (174.88 to 247.54) · 239 cases, Jul 2022 – Jun 2024Better than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.705, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- Saint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CAAcute Care Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Church · Has an emergency department · Birthing-friendlyPart of Trinity Health, which runs 105 hospitals in 16 statesPatients rate it 3 of 5 · 76% would definitely recommend itOverall rating: 2 of 5 starsBetter than the national rate — Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): 0.274, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Better than the national rate — Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): 0.312, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025Better than the national rate — Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.141, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
See every measure and the patient survey for Adventist Health Bakersfield
Behind the star rating — Deaths: 0 better, 5 the same, 2 worse of 7 measures. Safety: 1 better, 5 the same, 0 worse of 6 measures. Readmissions: 0 better, 6 the same, 3 worse of 9 measures. The star rating is worked out from an earlier period than the measures below, so the two can disagree.
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections | 0.146 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths | 1.08 (0.1 to 2.06) · 1,228 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths | 0.82 (0.48 to 1.17) | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths | 190.57 (143.33 to 237.81) · 109 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patientsComplications and deaths | 3.4 · 35 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths | 10.1 · 89 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths | 11.7 · 220 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths | 14.1 · 308 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths | 18.7 · 462 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths | 11.8 · 387 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths | 4.4 · 3,695 cases | None | Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths | 0.15 (0 to 0.36) · 5,306 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths | 0.27 (0.07 to 0.47) · 5,505 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths | 3.32 (1.18 to 5.46) · 1,081 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths | 1.99 (0.32 to 3.66) · 215 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths | 2.39 (0.84 to 3.93) · 1,043 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths | 8.06 (0 to 16.24) · 219 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths | 5.3 (1.28 to 9.31) · 212 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths | 1.67 (0.18 to 3.16) · 263 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths | 0.15 (0 to 0.81) · 4,389 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsComplications and deaths | 4.9 · 87 cases | None | Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.306 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 1.102 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| MRSA BacteremiaInfections | 0.409 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Colon SurgeryInfections | 0.699 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 13.9 · 452 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 20.7 · 730 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patientsUnplanned return visits | 14 · 235 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits | -2 · 367 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits | 26.1 · 504 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 18.5 · 920 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 6.3 (4.5 to 8.7) · 216 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 11.4 (8.6 to 14.7) · 216 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementUnplanned return visits | 6.6 · 80 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for CABGUnplanned return visits | 12.4 · 67 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits | 18.5 · 204 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits | 13 (9.9 to 17.8) · 170 cases | No different | Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits | 0.9 (0.7 to 1.2) · 406 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
What patients said (1,099 patients answered, 17% of those asked)
| Cleanliness | 3 |
| Nurse communication | 3 |
| Doctor communication | 2 |
| Communication about medicines | 2 |
| Discharge information | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating | 3 |
| Quietness | 2 |
| Recommend hospital | 3 |
| Room was "always" clean | 70% |
| Nurses "always" communicated well | 74% |
| Doctors "always" communicated well | 73% |
| Staff "always" explained | 57% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information | 85% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge | 83% |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand | 68% |
| Doctors "always" listened carefully | 71% |
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 81% |
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high) | 66% |
| Staff "always" explained new medications | 73% |
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand | 69% |
| Nurses "always" listened carefully | 72% |
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 82% |
| "Always" quiet at night | 47% |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 68% |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects | 42% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms | 88% |
See every measure and the patient survey for Clovis Community Medical Center
Behind the star rating — Deaths: 1 better, 7 the same, 0 worse of 8 measures. Safety: 0 better, 6 the same, 1 worse of 7 measures. Readmissions: 1 better, 9 the same, 1 worse of 11 measures. The star rating is worked out from an earlier period than the measures below, so the two can disagree.
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 14.7 (12.1 to 17.7) · 421 cases | Worse | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections | 0.692 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths | 0.97 (0.04 to 1.89) · 1,840 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths | 1.16 (0.86 to 1.45) | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths | 217.06 (167.45 to 266.67) · 84 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patientsComplications and deaths | 2.4 · 69 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths | 9.1 · 165 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths | 13.4 · 161 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths | 14 · 507 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths | 17.6 · 798 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths | 9.6 · 336 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths | 3.1 · 3,771 cases | None | Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths | 0.19 (0 to 0.39) · 8,649 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths | 0.27 (0.08 to 0.46) · 9,146 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths | 3.46 (1.47 to 5.45) · 1,654 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths | 2.19 (0.61 to 3.78) · 387 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths | 2.18 (0.7 to 3.66) · 1,578 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths | 13.47 (7.08 to 19.87) · 374 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths | 4.99 (1.37 to 8.61) · 379 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths | 1.58 (0.13 to 3.04) · 405 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths | 0.8 (0.23 to 1.38) · 8,198 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsComplications and deaths | 3.2 · 90 cases | None | Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.651 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.922 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| MRSA BacteremiaInfections | 0.449 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Colon SurgeryInfections | 1.509 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 15.3 · 210 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 23 · 702 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patientsUnplanned return visits | -1.5 · 152 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits | 58.4 · 556 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits | 18 · 769 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 17.8 · 802 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 5.5 (4 to 7.4) · 421 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementUnplanned return visits | 5.2 · 91 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for CABGUnplanned return visits | 9.6 · 93 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits | 20 · 200 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits | 12.4 (9.8 to 15.6) · 2,398 cases | No different | Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits | 0.8 (0.6 to 1.1) · 720 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
What patients said (441 patients answered, 26% of those asked)
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Nurse communication | 3 |
| Doctor communication | 2 |
| Communication about medicines | 3 |
| Discharge information | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating | 4 |
| Quietness | 2 |
| Recommend hospital | 5 |
| Room was "always" clean | 80% |
| Nurses "always" communicated well | 75% |
| Doctors "always" communicated well | 75% |
| Staff "always" explained | 61% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information | 87% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge | 85% |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand | 69% |
| Doctors "always" listened carefully | 73% |
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 84% |
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high) | 72% |
| Staff "always" explained new medications | 74% |
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand | 71% |
| Nurses "always" listened carefully | 71% |
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 83% |
| "Always" quiet at night | 52% |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 80% |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects | 48% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms | 88% |
See every measure and the patient survey for Community Regional Medical Center
Behind the star rating — Deaths: 0 better, 7 the same, 1 worse of 8 measures. Safety: 0 better, 7 the same, 0 worse of 7 measures. Readmissions: 0 better, 7 the same, 3 worse of 10 measures. The star rating is worked out from an earlier period than the measures below, so the two can disagree.
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths | 211.21 (174.88 to 247.54) · 239 cases | Worse | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections | 0.705 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths | 1.13 (0.29 to 1.96) · 2,304 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths | 1.09 (0.87 to 1.3) | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patientsComplications and deaths | 3.2 · 187 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths | 8.6 · 116 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths | 11.7 · 187 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths | 10.6 · 445 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths | 15.2 · 399 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths | 10.1 · 582 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths | 3.2 · 3,744 cases | None | Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths | 0.31 (0.12 to 0.5) · 11,052 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths | 0.27 (0.1 to 0.45) · 11,566 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths | 3.33 (1.64 to 5.01) · 3,139 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths | 1.08 (0 to 2.3) · 1,423 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths | 1.7 (0.52 to 2.88) · 3,084 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths | 11.85 (8.11 to 15.6) · 1,481 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths | 6.4 (3.81 to 8.98) · 1,404 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths | 2.35 (0.95 to 3.76) · 760 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths | 0.64 (0.16 to 1.11) · 10,254 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.817 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 1.031 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| MRSA BacteremiaInfections | 0.837 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyInfections | 0.81 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Colon SurgeryInfections | 0.853 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 15.8 · 258 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 22 · 689 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patientsUnplanned return visits | 37.4 · 202 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits | 35.2 · 543 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits | 39.2 · 434 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 19.3 · 552 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 5.4 (3.6 to 7.9) · 169 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyUnplanned return visits | 11.4 (8.3 to 15.4) · 169 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
| Rate of readmission for CABGUnplanned return visits | 12.4 · 189 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits | 21.6 · 248 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits | 11.9 (9.5 to 14.9) · 2,590 cases | No different | Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits | 0.9 (0.7 to 1.2) · 310 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
What patients said (421 patients answered, 26% of those asked)
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Nurse communication | 2 |
| Doctor communication | 3 |
| Communication about medicines | 2 |
| Discharge information | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating | 3 |
| Quietness | 1 |
| Recommend hospital | 3 |
| Room was "always" clean | 74% |
| Nurses "always" communicated well | 74% |
| Doctors "always" communicated well | 77% |
| Staff "always" explained | 55% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information | 87% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge | 85% |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand | 71% |
| Doctors "always" listened carefully | 76% |
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 83% |
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high) | 66% |
| Staff "always" explained new medications | 69% |
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand | 70% |
| Nurses "always" listened carefully | 70% |
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 82% |
| "Always" quiet at night | 43% |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 70% |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects | 41% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms | 88% |
See every measure and the patient survey for Saint Agnes Medical Center
Behind the star rating — Deaths: 0 better, 8 the same, 0 worse of 8 measures. Safety: 2 better, 6 the same, 0 worse of 8 measures. Readmissions: 0 better, 6 the same, 3 worse of 9 measures. The star rating is worked out from an earlier period than the measures below, so the two can disagree.
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.274 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Infections | 0.312 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Infections | 0.141 | Better | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateComplications and deaths | 1.06 (0.18 to 1.94) · 2,342 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeComplications and deaths | 1.02 (0.76 to 1.27) | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsComplications and deaths | 197.82 (152.64 to 243.01) · 103 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patientsComplications and deaths | 3.9 · 105 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for COPD patientsComplications and deaths | 7.3 · 300 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart attack patientsComplications and deaths | 11.9 · 295 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for heart failure patientsComplications and deaths | 10.8 · 768 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patientsComplications and deaths | 15.8 · 969 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Death rate for stroke patientsComplications and deaths | 11.2 · 304 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateComplications and deaths | 3.7 · 4,305 cases | None | Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateComplications and deaths | 0.24 (0.06 to 0.42) · 11,641 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateComplications and deaths | 0.25 (0.07 to 0.43) · 12,213 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateComplications and deaths | 4.76 (2.91 to 6.61) · 2,466 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateComplications and deaths | 1.09 (0 to 2.49) · 864 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateComplications and deaths | 1.61 (0.26 to 2.96) · 2,362 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rateComplications and deaths | 10.1 (5.39 to 14.81) · 900 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative sepsis rateComplications and deaths | 4.4 (1.2 to 7.59) · 882 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rateComplications and deaths | 1.84 (0.41 to 3.27) · 541 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Pressure ulcer rateComplications and deaths | 0.67 (0.14 to 1.19) · 9,626 cases | No different | Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 |
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsComplications and deaths | 3.9 · 58 cases | None | Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 |
| MRSA BacteremiaInfections | 0.835 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyInfections | 1.182 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| SSI - Colon SurgeryInfections | 1.004 | No different | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 15.8 · 412 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 22.6 · 1,002 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patientsUnplanned return visits | 28.8 · 296 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patientsUnplanned return visits | 25.5 · 894 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsUnplanned return visits | 17.8 · 981 cases | None | Jul 2022 – Jun 2025 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateUnplanned return visits | 18.1 · 1,061 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementUnplanned return visits | 5 · 56 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for CABGUnplanned return visits | 13.4 · 150 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsUnplanned return visits | 20.3 · 412 cases | None | Jul 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Unplanned return visits | 12.3 (9.6 to 15.9) · 1,324 cases | No different | Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryUnplanned return visits | 0.9 (0.7 to 1.1) · 863 cases | No different | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 |
What patients said (812 patients answered, 32% of those asked)
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Nurse communication | 3 |
| Doctor communication | 2 |
| Communication about medicines | 3 |
| Discharge information | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating | 4 |
| Quietness | 3 |
| Recommend hospital | 4 |
| Room was "always" clean | 73% |
| Nurses "always" communicated well | 73% |
| Doctors "always" communicated well | 74% |
| Staff "always" explained | 61% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information | 85% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge | 83% |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand | 70% |
| Doctors "always" listened carefully | 73% |
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 80% |
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high) | 71% |
| Staff "always" explained new medications | 75% |
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand | 68% |
| Nurses "always" listened carefully | 70% |
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 80% |
| "Always" quiet at night | 50% |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 76% |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects | 47% |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms | 87% |
Original Medicare doctor bills
$138,901
Medicare paid this office $138,901 for 158 people.
This is what Medicare paid the clinician — not Medicare Advantage, and not the pharmacy.
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 34 | $41,533 | $1,222 |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 16 | $8,884 | $555 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 20 | $5,485 | $274 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 35 | $4,642 | $133 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making at least 75 minutes | 33 | $4,371 | $132 |
See all 11 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 34 | $41,533 | $1,222 |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 16 | $8,884 | $555 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 20 | $5,485 | $274 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 35 | $4,642 | $133 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making at least 75 minutes | 33 | $4,371 | $132 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 29 | $3,422 | $101 |
| Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 32 | $2,949 | $92 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 14 | $1,807 | $129 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making at least 50 minutes | 12 | $1,304 | $93 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 12 | $955 | $68 |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | 36 | $754 | $21 |
Procedures Medicare counted
| Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) | 43 | More than 92% of doctors who do this |
Procedures year by year
| Procedure | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 26 | 38 | 35 | 51 | 35 | 34 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 22 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 23 | 20 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 45 | 46 | 36 | – | – | – |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 32 | 24 | – | 11 | – | 14 |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | – | – | – | 23 | 20 | 16 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 27 | 18 | 13 | – | – | – |
Times billed to Original Medicare each year. A blank year means fewer than 11 people had it, or none: Medicare does not publish smaller counts. Medicare Advantage patients are not included.
Who their Medicare patients are
158 Original Medicare patients in 2024. Average age 73 · Under 65 8% · 85 and older 7% · Women 35% · Also on Medicaid 41% · Health risk score 2.07. Above the middle of the specialty; the typical thoracic surgery clinician is at 1.74.
Conditions among them: High blood pressure 75% · Coronary heart disease 75% · Heart failure 66% · Diabetes 56% · Atrial fibrillation 46% · Chronic kidney disease 44% · COPD 32% · Cancer 21% · Depression 21% · Stroke 18% · Dementia 8%.
The office billed $366,075, Medicare allowed $174,560 and paid $138,901; for 412 services of 52 kinds.
Original Medicare patients only. A risk score of 1.0 is the average Medicare patient; higher means sicker. Any count under 11 is hidden.
Year by year
| 2024 | 158 | 412 | 73 | 2.07 | $366,075 | $138,901 |
| 2023 | 132 | 325 | 74 | 1.99 | $290,612 | $120,402 |
| 2022 | 131 | 301 | 74 | 2.43 | $361,594 | $137,680 |
| 2021 | 109 | 335 | 73 | 1.91 | $500,760 | $160,311 |
| 2020 | 119 | 400 | 74 | 1.71 | $512,665 | $168,067 |
| 2019 | 182 | 616 | 73 | 2.01 | $749,206 | $247,758 |
| 2018 | 166 | 551 | 74 | 1.87 | $637,014 | $184,567 |
| 2017 | 160 | 597 | 71 | 2.26 | $658,074 | $167,394 |
| 2016 | 179 | 558 | 71 | 1.83 | $729,401 | $181,460 |
| 2015 | 172 | 543 | 72 | 1.83 | $651,303 | $161,612 |
| 2014 | 183 | 600 | 72 | 1.90 | $647,682 | $163,342 |
| 2013 | 158 | 552 | 72 | 1.82 | $673,391 | $163,065 |
Original Medicare only. A service billed for fewer than 11 people in a year is hidden, so the lines can add up to less than the year's total.
See the services billed each year
2023: 7 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 35 | $33,582 | $959 |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 20 | $11,349 | $567 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 23 | $5,778 | $251 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 35 | $4,440 | $127 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making at least 75 minutes | 25 | $3,455 | $138 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 15 | $1,557 | $97 |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | 30 | $671 | $22 |
2022: 6 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 51 | $52,683 | $1,033 |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 23 | $12,857 | $559 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 32 | $8,399 | $262 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 36 | $4,673 | $130 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making at least 75 minutes | 22 | $3,315 | $151 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 11 | $1,058 | $96 |
2021: 8 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 35 | $40,927 | $1,169 |
| Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | 13 | $28,947 | $2,227 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 13 | $20,754 | $1,596 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 49 | $5,457 | $111 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 14 | $4,550 | $325 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 12 | $3,714 | $310 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 22 | $2,044 | $82 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 36 | $410 | $11 |
2020: 11 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 38 | $45,784 | $1,205 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 18 | $29,612 | $1,645 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 14 | $23,900 | $1,707 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 44 | $5,953 | $135 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 18 | $5,676 | $315 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making at least 75 minutes | 30 | $4,969 | $166 |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 53 | $3,968 | $75 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 24 | $3,486 | $145 |
| Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure | 15 | $3,078 | $205 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 20 | $2,188 | $88 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 46 | $573 | $12 |
2019: 14 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 36 | $57,676 | $1,602 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 27 | $45,142 | $1,672 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 26 | $29,217 | $1,124 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making at least 75 minutes | 56 | $9,132 | $163 |
| Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure | 36 | $7,264 | $202 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 22 | $7,131 | $324 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 50 | $6,436 | $129 |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 74 | $5,472 | $74 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 32 | $4,461 | $139 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 30 | $2,479 | $83 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 31 | $2,316 | $55 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 17 | $1,783 | $89 |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | 23 | $832 | $36 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 45 | $564 | $13 |
2018: 15 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 29 | $42,692 | $1,472 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 30 | $29,817 | $994 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 16 | $20,978 | $1,311 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 26 | $6,849 | $263 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making at least 75 minutes | 44 | $6,813 | $155 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 50 | $6,504 | $130 |
| Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure | 29 | $5,227 | $180 |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 49 | $3,510 | $72 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 24 | $3,072 | $128 |
| Return visit (30+ min) | 22 | $2,059 | $86 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 21 | $1,713 | $82 |
| Insertion of blood flow assist device in aorta through skin | 16 | $1,178 | $74 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 20 | $1,165 | $55 |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | 29 | $1,008 | $35 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 51 | $559 | $11 |
2017: 11 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 80 | $64,500 | $403 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 22 | $24,350 | $1,107 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 35 | $6,253 | $179 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making at least 55 minutes | 46 | $4,465 | $97 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 12 | $3,944 | $329 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 30 | $2,516 | $81 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 24 | $1,897 | $79 |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | 28 | $1,117 | $40 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 14 | $953 | $53 |
| New patient visit (15+ min) | 14 | $828 | $59 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 79 | $602 | $8 |
2016: 11 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 84 | $69,381 | $816 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 31 | $33,091 | $1,067 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 36 | $7,043 | $196 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making at least 55 minutes | 56 | $5,967 | $107 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 26 | $3,430 | $132 |
| Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure | 24 | $3,145 | $131 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 34 | $2,906 | $85 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 19 | $1,561 | $82 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 20 | $1,310 | $50 |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | 26 | $1,062 | $41 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 75 | $578 | $8 |
2015: 12 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 82 | $73,513 | $886 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 15 | $16,718 | $1,115 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 41 | $8,851 | $216 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making at least 55 minutes | 48 | $5,276 | $110 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 15 | $3,993 | $266 |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 48 | $3,915 | $82 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 32 | $2,700 | $84 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 26 | $1,850 | $56 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 15 | $1,252 | $83 |
| Insertion of blood flow assist device in aorta through skin | 11 | $799 | $73 |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | 18 | $752 | $42 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 72 | $578 | $8 |
2014: 12 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 80 | $66,185 | $827 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 23 | $17,040 | $741 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 39 | $6,173 | $158 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making at least 55 minutes | 49 | $5,249 | $107 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 15 | $5,071 | $338 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 31 | $2,668 | $86 |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 51 | $2,541 | $49 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 17 | $2,054 | $121 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 27 | $1,966 | $58 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 19 | $1,589 | $84 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day at least 25 minutes | 23 | $947 | $32 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 82 | $610 | $7 |
2013: 11 services
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 83 | $71,893 | $846 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 21 | $22,366 | $1,065 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 47 | $10,687 | $218 |
| New patient visit (45+ min) | 27 | $3,502 | $130 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making at least 55 minutes | 32 | $3,451 | $108 |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 55 | $2,555 | $46 |
| New patient visit (30+ min) | 29 | $2,441 | $84 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 24 | $1,906 | $79 |
| Short return visit (20+ min) | 24 | $1,899 | $58 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 78 | $635 | $8 |
| Short return visit | 11 | $511 | $37 |
Drugs they prescribed that Part D paid
$4,472
Pharmacies billed $4,472 in 2024.
This is pharmacy cost, not the office bill, and not what patients paid.
88 generic and fewer than 11 brand-name prescriptions · $4,472 in drug cost · 16 antibiotic prescriptions.
Part D prescriptions only. The opioid rate is opioid prescriptions as a share of all this clinician's Part D prescriptions; surgeons and pain specialists run higher than others, so it is shown against the same specialty.
| Metoprolol | 11 | $38 | $3 |
Year by year
| 2024 | 96 | 33 | None | None | $4,472 |
| 2023 | 62 | 23 | None | None | $2,095 |
| 2022 | 75 | 14 | None | None | $1,224 |
| 2021 | 93 | 40 | 17% (16) | 14% | $2,219 |
| 2020 | 79 | 41 | 14% (11) | 16% | $1,788 |
| 2019 | 78 | 48 | 15% (12) | None | $2,211 |
| 2018 | 45 | 28 | None | None | $1,621 |
| 2017 | 40 | 29 | None | None | $712 |
| 2016 | 49 | 31 | None | None | $762 |
| 2015 | 26 | 15 | None | None | $768 |
| 2014 | 48 | 25 | 31% (15) | None | $1,774 |
| 2013 | 92 | 37 | 16% (15) | 16% | $2,426 |
Part D prescriptions only. A drug prescribed to fewer than 11 people in a year is hidden.
See the drugs prescribed each year
2023: 1 drug
| Metoprolol | 11 | $146 | $13 |
2022: 2 drugs
| Clopidogrel | 11 | $113 | $10 |
| Famotidine | 11 | $53 | $5 |
2021: 2 drugs
| Tramadol | 15 | $48 | $3 |
| Furosemide | 14 | $41 | $3 |
2020: 2 drugs
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 12 | $166 | $14 |
| Furosemide | 12 | $63 | $5 |
2014: 1 drug
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | $148 | $11 |
2013: 1 drug
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | $146 | $10 |
Money from drug and device companies
$2,677 in 2025
| 2025 | 7 | 26 | None | $2,677 |
| 2024 | 6 | 23 | None | $2,404 |
| 2023 | 7 | 16 | None | $1,023 |
| 2022 | 11 | 24 | None | $2,061 |
| 2021 | 3 | 12 | None | $1,786 |
| 2020 | 4 | 10 | None | $2,926 |
| 2019 | 3 | 16 | None | $2,111 |
Paid work is consulting, speaking, honoraria and royalties, as opposed to meals and travel.
A payment is not proof that care is biased.
| Abbott Laboratories | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $1,353 | 12 payments
|
| Artivion | Amds-Ascyrus Medical | $599 | 3 payments
|
| Medtronic | Avalus | $246 | 2 payments
|
| Edwards Lifesciences | Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve | $198 | 2 payments
|
| Abiomed | None | $197 | 3 payments
|
| Smith+Nephew | Pico 14 | $50 | 3 payments
|
See all 26 published payments
| Abbott Laboratories | Travel · 2025-12-11 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $125 |
| Medtronic | Meals · 2025-11-21 | Avalus | $130 |
| Artivion | Meals · 2025-10-28 | Amds-Ascyrus Medical | $116 |
| Smith+Nephew | Meals · 2025-10-27 | Pico 14 | $17 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Travel · 2025-10-14 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $216 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Travel · 2025-10-14 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $161 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Travel · 2025-10-14 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $9 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Meals · 2025-08-16 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $40 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Meals · 2025-08-16 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $36 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Meals · 2025-08-15 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $32 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Meals · 2025-08-15 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $104 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Travel · 2025-08-15 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $18 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Travel · 2025-08-15 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $18 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Travel · 2025-08-14 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit | $573 |
| Artivion | Travel · 2025-08-07 | Amds-Ascyrus Medical | $406 |
| Artivion | Meals · 2025-07-24 | Amds-Ascyrus Medical | $77 |
| Smith+Nephew | Meals · 2025-06-04 | Pico 14 | $15 |
| Abiomed | Meals · 2025-05-21 | None | $129 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Meals · 2025-05-01 | 2nd Gen Centrimag Primary Console | $23 |
| Abiomed | Meals · 2025-04-30 | None | $19 |
| Medtronic | Meals · 2025-04-28 | Corevalve Evolut R | $116 |
| Abiomed | Meals · 2025-04-24 | None | $49 |
| Edwards Lifesciences | Meals · 2025-04-11 | Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve | $140 |
| Edwards Lifesciences | Meals · 2025-04-11 | Konect Resilia | $57 |
| Smith+Nephew | Meals · 2025-01-30 | Pico | $18 |
| Davol | Meals · 2025-01-23 | Progel Applicator Spray Tips | $34 |
See earlier years (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)
2024: $2,404
| Abiomed | Impella | $1,317 | 16 payments
|
| Artivion | Cardiac Non-Synergraft | $822 | 3 payments
|
| Abbott Laboratories | 2nd Gen Centrimag Primary Console | $138 | 1 payment
|
| Edwards Lifesciences | Konect Resilia | $60 | 1 payment
|
| Becton Dickinson and | Progel Applicator Spray Tips | $38 | 1 payment
|
| Kestra Medical Technology Services | Assure Wcd | $29 | 1 payment
|
2023: $1,023
| Abbott Laboratories | Epic | $371 | 5 payments
|
| Abiomed | Impella | $266 | 5 payments
|
| Medtronic | Mosaic | $156 | 1 payment
|
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings | Advantagerib | $106 | 2 payments
|
| Edwards Lifesciences | Konect Resilia | $63 | 1 payment
|
| Artivion | Cardiac Non-Synergraft | $48 | 1 payment
|
| Atricure | Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System With Visitrax | $13 | 1 payment
|
2022: $2,061
| Edwards Lifesciences | Mitris Resilia Mitral Valve | $450 | 3 payments
|
| Abbott Laboratories | Epic | $286 | 8 payments
|
| HemoSonics | Qunatra Qplus System | $230 | 2 payments
|
| Abiomed | Impella | $182 | 2 payments
|
| Bolton Medical | Grafts | $154 | 1 payment
|
| Integra LifeSciences | Codman Certas | $148 | 2 payments
|
| Lsi Solutions | Cor Knot | $145 | 1 payment
|
| Medtronic | Avalus | $133 | 1 payment
|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | Andexxa | $125 | 1 payment
|
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings | Sternalock Blu System | $119 | 2 payments
|
| Werfen USA | None | $91 | 1 payment
|
2021: $1,786
| Edwards Lifesciences | Edwards Sapien 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve | $1,589 | 8 payments
|
| Medtronic | 3f | $145 | 2 payments
|
| Atricure | Atriclip Laa Exclusion System | $51 | 2 payments
|
2020: $2,926
| Atricure | Atricure Synergy Ablation System | $2,663 | 6 payments
|
| Abiomed | Impella | $132 | 1 payment
|
| Abbott Laboratories | Epic Stented Tissue Valve | $88 | 1 payment
|
| Edwards Lifesciences | Inspiris Resilia Aortic Valve | $44 | 2 payments
|
2019: $2,111
| Edwards Lifesciences | Carpentier-Edwards Physio II Annuloplasty Ring | $1,661 | 11 payments
|
| CryoLife | Photofix | $325 | 4 payments
|
| AtriCure | Atricure Synergy Ablation System | $125 | 1 payment
|
Professional record
- NPI
- 1083623540
- Licence
- CA A111675California A111675: Current · expires 2027-08-31
- Group
- Adventist Health Physicians Network · Shamsuddin Khwaja M D Inc
- Gender
- Male
More record details
- Sole proprietor
- No
- Taxonomy
- Thoracic surgery (208G00000X)
- Mailing address
- 202 W Willow Ave, Suite 405, Visalia, CA, 93291
- NPI first listed
- 2006-08-05
- NPI last updated
- 2011-09-05
This is when the NPI record was last certified, not a medical board exam.