Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Kita, M.D
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Burbank, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kita
Dr. Kenneth Kita is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Burbank, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kita performed 1,546 Medicare services across 1,128 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kita received a total of $30,050 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 411 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. 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. Kita 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ 1,546 Medicare services
$30,050 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,546
Medicare services
Bottom 35% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,128
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
315 | $105 | $200 |
| 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. |
297 | $12 | $50 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
296 | $7 | $20 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
212 | $108 | $200 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
95 | $29 | $200 |
| 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. |
54 | $17 | $75 |
| 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. |
49 | $100 | $150 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
37 | $46 | $250 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
29 | $175 | $500 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
28 | $49 | $350 |
| 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. |
27 | $11 | $52 |
| Right heart catheterization with pacing and rhythm induction A procedure to insert catheters into the right side of the heart to record electrical rhythms and pace the heart. It also involves inducing abnormal heart rhythms to evaluate cardiac function. |
25 | $504 | $1,064 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
24 | $240 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
19 | $10 | $50 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
14 | $18 | $57 |
| 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. |
14 | $21 | $100 |
| 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. |
11 | $143 | $236 |
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.
16.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
83.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$30,050
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,293/year across 7 years
Top 37% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
411
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
$24,140 (80.3%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$5,000 (16.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$753 (2.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$158 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,698
2023
$3,286
2022
$3,044
2021
$3,720
2020
$2,459
2019
$10,398
2018
$4,445
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,219
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,170
Medtronic, Inc.
$250
Philips North America LLC
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$11,322
Boston Scientific Corporation
$7,797
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$5,351
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,891
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$896
ABIOMED
$628
Medtronic, Inc.
$550
CVRx, Inc.
$329
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$284
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$264
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$150
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$135
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$96
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$79
Philips North America LLC
$28
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 81.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · AMPLATZER · AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Advisa · Advisor Catheter · Agilis NxT EP Introducer · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · CONFIRM RX · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Tachy · General - Vascular Access · INGEVITY MRI · Impella · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Leadless Pacemaker · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MYLUX · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · MitraClip System · Model 4625 ACUITY X4 Connector Tool · NA · Optimizer · Optis Coronary Imaging System · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Perclose ProStyle · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Reveal LINQ · S ICD · S-ICD System Magnet · SQ RX · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SensiTherm (ICE) · TENDRIL · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Tendril Pacing Lead · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · WATCHMAN · ZIO XT Patch
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 (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
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. Kita is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kita experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kita performed 315 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Kita receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kita received a total of $30,050 from 18 companies across 411 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. Kita's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Burbank?
Dr. Kita's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Kita) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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