Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Polyxene Kokinos, MD
Optician · Campbell, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kokinos
Dr. Polyxene Kokinos is an optician specialist in Campbell, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kokinos performed 5,155 Medicare services across 3,423 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kokinos received a total of $24,939 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 321 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Kokinos 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 17% volume in CA
$24,939 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,155
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for optician
3,423
Unique beneficiaries
$315
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
525 | $12 | $30 |
| 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. |
513 | $115 | $201 |
| 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. |
472 | $84 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
364 | $117 | $290 |
| 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. |
310 | $188 | $385 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
290 | $130 | $290 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
275 | $66 | $242 |
| 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. |
270 | $140 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
203 | $127 | $289 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
196 | $244 | $480 |
| 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. |
157 | $55 | $101 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
128 | $40 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow through the arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. |
112 | $139 | $384 |
| 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. |
106 | $53 | $150 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
105 | $0 | $50 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
90 | $145 | $600 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
89 | $885 | $3,500 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 89 | $1 | $40 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
87 | $0 | $10 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
74 | $1,129 | $4,000 |
| 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. |
67 | $193 | $396 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
65 | $174 | $434 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
59 | $100 | $250 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
50 | $148 | $800 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
48 | $5,784 | $22,500 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 43 | $60 | $150 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
41 | $55 | $230 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
35 | $11,405 | $27,857 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
30 | $822 | $2,817 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
26 | $5,445 | $18,885 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
25 | $154 | $800 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
24 | $1,302 | $3,381 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
20 | $859 | $2,925 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure. |
20 | $184 | $355 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
19 | $107 | $289 |
| 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. |
16 | $117 | $250 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
15 | $2,819 | $10,133 |
| 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. |
15 | $156 | $350 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
13 | $138 | $400 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
13 | $250 | $562 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
12 | $498 | $2,000 |
| Vein stent insertion with radiologist review A stent is placed in a vein to keep it open, with review by a radiologist. This is performed on the initial vein treated. |
11 | $3,277 | $8,636 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
11 | $101 | $300 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
11 | $104 | $800 |
| 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. |
11 | $170 | $250 |
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.
2.2% high complexity
48.4% medium
49.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,939
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,563/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
321
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
$22,816 (91.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,008 (8.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$115 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,052
2023
$3,969
2022
$8,341
2021
$999
2020
$339
2019
$1,792
2018
$2,445
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,042
Abbott Laboratories
$1,533
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$312
Endologix LLC
$211
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$197
Terumo Medical Corporation
$152
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$146
Boston Scientific Corporation
$70
Philips North America LLC
$69
Organogenesis Inc.
$41
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$31
CORDIS US CORP.
$31
Surmodics, Inc.
$30
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
Ethicon US, LLC
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$23
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 83.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,647
Abbott Laboratories
$5,439
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,160
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$1,781
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,637
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,340
Endologix LLC
$1,138
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$751
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$544
Boston Scientific Corporation
$340
Ethicon US, LLC
$269
Penumbra, Inc.
$268
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$255
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$222
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$194
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$187
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$165
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$155
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$154
Allergan, Inc.
$125
Medline Industries, Inc.
$125
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$123
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$83
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$82
Philips North America LLC
$69
Inari Medical, Inc.
$61
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$59
CORDIS US CORP.
$56
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$47
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$43
Organogenesis Inc.
$41
KCI USA, Inc.
$40
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$36
ConvaTec Inc.
$33
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$31
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$31
Surmodics, Inc.
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$25
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$24
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$23
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$23
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 57.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (6577) Visions 014 · (BR5) Peripheral IVUS · ACTIV.A.C. · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ANGIO-SEAL · ANGIOJET · AQUACEL AG+ · ARMADA · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Abre · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Arcalyst · Armada 35 percutaneous catheter · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BIOFLO · CHAMELEON · CLOSUREFAST · CLOSURERFS · CYGNUS DUAL · Cios Alpha · ClosureFast · DABRA · DIAMONDBACK CORONARY · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlowTriever · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GLIDESHEATH SLENDER · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · General - Atherectomy · Grafix PL PRIME · HYDROPEARL · Harmonic · Herculink Elite renal and biliary stent system · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Equip Undiv · IN.PACT Admiral · INNOVAMATRIX AC · IVUS Systems · Indigo System · Integra · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · LIFESTENT · LIFESTREAM · LUTONIX · LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent · LifeStream · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MONOCRYL · MYNX CONTROL · Megadyne · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NANOCROSS ELITE · NEOX · Navicross · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · Optitorque · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PREVELEAK · PROLENE · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Recell · Rotarex · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · S · SABER · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SILVERHAWK · SPIDERFX · STRATAFIX · STRAVIX · SUPERA · Santyl · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System with the Shockwave E8 Peripher · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TR BAND · TURBOHAWK · URGOK2 · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VERSAJET II · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · WALLSTENT · WALLSTENT RP Endoprosthesis · WavelinQ · XARELTO · XIENCE SKYPOINT
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
446
Per 100K population
23.4
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
2.4 mi
2.4 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. Kokinos is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, 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. Kokinos experienced with additional sedation, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kokinos performed 525 additional sedation, per 15 minutes 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. Kokinos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kokinos received a total of $24,939 from 45 companies across 321 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. Kokinos's costs compare to other opticians in Campbell?
Dr. Kokinos's average Medicare payment per service is $315. 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. Kokinos) 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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