Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sheila Kar, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Kar 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. Kar
Dr. Sheila Kar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kar performed 6,796 Medicare services across 3,630 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kar received a total of $5,677 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 227 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. Kar 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in CA
$5,677 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,796
Medicare services
Top 12% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,630
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
441 | $12 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
419 | $8 | $40 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
384 | $8 | $85 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 358 | $8 | $85 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
349 | $8 | $45 |
| 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. |
348 | $104 | $300 |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report, comprehensive A specialist reviews tissue samples to provide a detailed diagnosis and report. |
333 | $131 | $200 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
294 | $4 | $40 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
279 | $7 | $45 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
277 | $13 | $85 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
242 | $4 | $45 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
226 | $16 | $95 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
226 | $5 | $30 |
| Iron level test | 222 | $6 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
213 | $15 | $50 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
200 | $6 | $75 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
199 | $38 | $95 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
178 | $10 | $85 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
174 | $9 | $75 |
| 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. |
163 | $147 | $500 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
156 | $17 | $40 |
| 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D level test A blood test that measures the level of active vitamin D in the body. |
149 | $38 | $150 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
119 | $12 | $60 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
112 | $4 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
107 | $165 | $1,000 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 58 | $18 | $95 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
56 | $8 | $120 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram monitoring over a period of 8 to 15 days, including analysis and reporting of heart rhythm. |
56 | $88 | $120 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
55 | $19 | $120 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
52 | $6 | $25 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
49 | $31 | $125 |
| Cardiac creatine kinase MB level test A blood test that measures the level of the MB fraction of creatine kinase, an enzyme found in heart muscle. This test helps assess potential heart muscle damage. |
47 | $11 | $165 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
38 | $25 | $85 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
37 | $1 | $75 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
32 | $16 | $100 |
| 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. |
26 | $66 | $115 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
24 | $44 | $250 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
23 | $24 | $35 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
21 | $10 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
21 | $174 | $550 |
| 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. |
18 | $61 | $225 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
15 | $14 | $40 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
2.9% medium
95.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,677
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $811/year across 7 years
Top 38% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
227
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
$5,677 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$955
2023
$1,342
2022
$1,029
2021
$479
2020
$120
2019
$684
2018
$1,067
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$229
PFIZER INC.
$145
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$118
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
ViiV Healthcare Company
$84
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$42
Exact Sciences Corporation
$39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$23
Amgen Inc.
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$17
Top 3 companies account for 51.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$910
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$737
PFIZER INC.
$427
Boston Scientific Corporation
$372
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$357
Abbott Laboratories
$350
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$277
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$192
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$191
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$173
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$168
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$147
ViiV Healthcare Company
$112
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$102
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$99
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$74
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$70
Genentech USA, Inc.
$64
Exact Sciences Corporation
$62
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$59
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$44
HeartFlow, Inc.
$44
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$43
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$42
ABBVIE INC.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$22
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
Allergan Inc.
$21
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 36.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · AMPLATZER · AMVUTTRA · APRETUDE · Aimovig · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cologuard Collection Kit · Corlanor · Definity · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FFRct · General - Therapies · INJECTAFER · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MOUNJARO · NASCOBAL · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PIFELTRO · PRALUENT · Prolia · Repatha · SHINGRIX · TRADJENTA · UBRELVY · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
584
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
0.8 mi
0.8 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. Kar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Kar experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kar performed 441 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Kar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kar received a total of $5,677 from 39 companies across 227 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. Kar's costs compare to other cardiologists in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Kar's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Kar) 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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