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Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.

1301 20th Street Suite 590
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 315-0101

Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Office Locations

Providence Saint John's Health Center

1301 20th Street Suite 590
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 315-0101

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8871 Burton Way 104
West Hollywood, CA 90048

(310) 991-0375

(310) 388-1251

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Some issues Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endovenous radiofrequency ablation

vascular procedures

In 2023, Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD performed more endovenous radiofrequency ablation (Venefit procedure), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ablation

cardiac stress testing

cardiac procedures

carotid duplex ultrasound

minimally invasive procedures

stress EKG

ultrasound

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

cardioversion

elective cardioversion

elective external cardioversion

external cardioversion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD performed more ablation, cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, carotid duplex ultrasound, minimally invasive procedures, stress EKG, ultrasound (sonogram), and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cardioversion, elective cardioversion, elective external cardioversion, and external cardioversion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	739
doctor visit	990
hospital care	514
inpatient care	514
nuclear scan	86
stress testing	324
ultrasound (sonogram)	440
vascular procedures	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	71
ambulatory monitoring	16
cardiac procedures	647
doctor visit	1087
hospital care	435
inpatient care	435
minimally invasive procedures	142
stress testing	274
ultrasound (sonogram)	514
vascular procedures	250

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	38
Hispanic	48
Asian	64
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	200
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	67
ambulatory monitoring	30
cardiac procedures	593
doctor visit	1163
hospital care	706
inpatient care	706
minimally invasive procedures	134
stress testing	184
ultrasound (sonogram)	538
vascular procedures	268

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	39
Hispanic	54
Asian	82
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	212
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	27
ablation	56
ambulatory monitoring	25
cardiac procedures	616
doctor visit	1319
hospital care	690
inpatient care	690
minimally invasive procedures	124
pelvic imaging	27
stress testing	219
ultrasound (sonogram)	586
vascular procedures	284

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	690
Female	836

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1138
Black	56
Hispanic	112
Asian	148
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	564
85 and over	450
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	55
ambulatory monitoring	29
cardiac procedures	583
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1411
hospital care	599
inpatient care	599
minimally invasive procedures	134
stress testing	203
ultrasound (sonogram)	510
vascular procedures	229

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	31
Hispanic	43
Asian	73
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	229
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	60
ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	558
doctor visit	1341
hospital care	566
inpatient care	566
minimally invasive procedures	142
stress testing	180
ultrasound (sonogram)	540
vascular procedures	209

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	623
Black	27
Hispanic	47
Asian	56
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	237
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	60
cardiac procedures	631
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	1573
hospital care	451
inpatient care	451
minimally invasive procedures	148
stress testing	231
ultrasound (sonogram)	663
vascular procedures	237

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	575

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	817
Black	39
Hispanic	54
Asian	75
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	385
85 and over	312
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	61
cardiac procedures	684
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1676
hospital care	356
inpatient care	356
minimally invasive procedures	147
stress testing	234
ultrasound (sonogram)	702
vascular procedures	265

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	42
Hispanic	50
Asian	93
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	272
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	65
cardiac procedures	549
doctor visit	1731
hospital care	438
inpatient care	438
minimally invasive procedures	142
stress testing	241
ultrasound (sonogram)	693
vascular procedures	310

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	27
Hispanic	42
Asian	84
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	233
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	64
cardiac procedures	630
doctor visit	1791
hospital care	399
inpatient care	399
minimally invasive procedures	128
stress testing	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	794
vascular procedures	365

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	31
Hispanic	47
Asian	95
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	260
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	91
cardiac procedures	629
doctor visit	1591
hospital care	264
inpatient care	264
minimally invasive procedures	194
stress testing	290
ultrasound (sonogram)	767
vascular procedures	378

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	711
Black	27
Hispanic	45
Asian	85
Other	91
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	435
85 and over	232
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated as a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	27
ablation	65
ambulatory monitoring	22
cardiac procedures	623
cardioversion	16
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1424
hospital care	492
inpatient care	492
minimally invasive procedures	143
nuclear scan	86
pelvic imaging	27
stress testing	242
ultrasound (sonogram)	613
vascular procedures	259

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	77
Non-Hispanic White	665
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	51

**Age**
75 to 84	342
85 and over	239
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	273

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and cardiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine and cardiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint John's Health Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shahram Naiem, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$3,686 XARELTO $3,672	INVOKANA $14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$2,673 ELIQUIS $2,468	CAMZYOS $205
Amgen Inc.	$2,431 Repatha $2,192	Corlanor $203	$36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,738 ENTRESTO $1,198	LEQVIO $540
BIOTRONIK INC.	$1,668 Bradycardia products $1,004	Passeo $458	BioMonitor $131	$76
Other	$11,705 CVI $1,179	MULTAQ $992	ELIQUIS $736	PRALUENT $556	BRILINTA $529	Other $7,714

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$22,468
Travel and Lodging	$1,275
Education	$136
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$23

Biography

Dr. Shahram Naiem's area of specialization is cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Naiem obtained his medical school training at Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine and performed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His areas of expertise include the following: double aortic arch, achalasia, and eisenmenger syndrome. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Naiem accepts. Dr. Naiem (or staff) is conversant in Hebrew and Persian. Dr. Naiem is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.