Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nasser Khan, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Bakersfield, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Khan from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Khan
Dr. Nasser Khan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Bakersfield, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khan performed 5,835 Medicare services across 2,087 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khan received a total of $8,319 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 248 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Khan 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 in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in CA
$8,319 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,835
Medicare services
Top 15% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,087
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~292 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
2,225 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
895 | $94 | $285 |
| 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. |
499 | $11 | $80 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
355 | $47 | $130 |
| 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. |
257 | $69 | $195 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
141 | $76 | $500 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
128 | $39 | $160 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
126 | $40 | $192 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
118 | $17 | $120 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
110 | $19 | $80 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
109 | $47 | $90 |
| 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. |
97 | $125 | $555 |
| 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. |
80 | $53 | $468 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
76 | $21 | $115 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
71 | $374 | $1,400 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
52 | $32 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
50 | $151 | $1,200 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $143 | $525 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
44 | $26 | $205 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $98 | $285 |
| 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. |
36 | $159 | $645 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 35 | $186 | $945 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
33 | $62 | $210 |
| 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. |
26 | $41 | $120 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
25 | $10 | $45 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
22 | $20 | $100 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
21 | $10 | $49 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
21 | $19 | $77 |
| 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. |
18 | $138 | $385 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
17 | $449 | $1,650 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
16 | $728 | $2,825 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
15 | $933 | $5,000 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
15 | $8 | $20 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
13 | $39 | $100 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
6.4% high complexity
44.9% medium
48.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,319
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,188/year across 7 years
Top 31% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
248
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,195 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$124 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,066
2023
$1,556
2022
$1,603
2021
$702
2020
$447
2019
$2,044
2018
$903
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$244
ABIOMED
$208
Boston Scientific Corporation
$142
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$65
PFIZER INC.
$43
CVRx, Inc.
$37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$24
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Top 3 companies account for 55.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,574
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,460
ABIOMED
$721
Boston Scientific Corporation
$574
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$410
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$362
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$356
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$316
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$246
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$204
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$197
PFIZER INC.
$189
Amgen Inc.
$177
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$175
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$163
Abbott Laboratories
$158
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$141
CVRx, Inc.
$132
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$85
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$77
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$72
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$65
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$58
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$54
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$39
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$38
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$36
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$24
Vital Connect, Inc
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAVAC · AVALUS · Advisa · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CARDIOSIGHT READER · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CRESTOR · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CareLink · ClosureFast · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · GENERAL STENTS · GIAPREZA · Impella · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MOMENTUM EL ICD VR · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · NAVITOR · NEXLETOL · OPTIS · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S-ICD · SAMSCA · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · STELARA · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SpiderFX · TEGSEDI · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VITALPATCH RTM · VYNDAQEL · Varithena Administration Pack · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · ZIO XT Patch · myLUX Patient Kit with mobile device
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
30
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$67,660
Nearest hospital
BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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. Khan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Khan experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khan performed 2,225 adenosine injection, 1 mg services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Khan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khan received a total of $8,319 from 36 companies across 248 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Khan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Bakersfield?
Dr. Khan's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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. Khan) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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