Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ken Stanley, MD
Family Medicine · Carlsbad, 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. Stanley 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. Stanley
Dr. Ken Stanley is a family medicine specialist in Carlsbad, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stanley performed 5,350 Medicare services across 2,965 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stanley received a total of $4,358 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 200 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Stanley 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 3% volume in CA
$4,358 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,350
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for family medicine
2,965
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
538 | $51 | $80 |
| 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. |
309 | $104 | $246 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
237 | $8 | $25 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
230 | $4 | $8 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
229 | $5 | $10 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
229 | $5 | $15 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
229 | $4 | $12 |
| Electrolyte blood test panel A blood test that measures the levels of sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide to evaluate electrolyte balance. |
228 | $7 | $14 |
| 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. |
225 | $8 | $32 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
224 | $5 | $10 |
| Alkaline phosphatase level test A blood test that measures the level of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme found in the liver and bones. |
224 | $5 | $10 |
| Total protein blood test A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in your blood. This test helps evaluate your overall health and nutritional status. |
224 | $4 | $7 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
224 | $5 | $10 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
223 | $11 | $21 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
223 | $5 | $10 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
213 | $13 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
202 | $16 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
194 | $10 | $19 |
| 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. |
193 | $74 | $168 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
192 | $9 | $18 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
97 | $29 | $59 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
60 | $5 | $9 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
59 | $7 | $13 |
| Iron level test | 54 | $6 | $13 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
53 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
47 | $17 | $33 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 40 | $18 | $65 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
28 | $138 | $267 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
25 | $33 | $39 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
21 | $72 | $140 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
20 | $4 | $6 |
| 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. |
16 | $4 | $9 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
15 | $13 | $25 |
| 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. |
14 | $4 | $8 |
| 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. |
11 | $11 | $50 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,358
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $623/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
200
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
$4,358 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$589
2023
$611
2022
$326
2021
$408
2020
$595
2019
$870
2018
$959
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$434
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$73
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 90.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,169
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$550
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$330
PFIZER INC.
$217
Novo Nordisk Inc
$181
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$87
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$86
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Lilly USA, LLC
$60
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
AbbVie Inc.
$56
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$48
Zyla Life Sciences
$48
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$23
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Hologic, LLC
$20
Linus Health, Inc.
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$12
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$11
Nuvectra Corporation
$10
Top 3 companies account for 69.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · APTIMA · APTIOM · Algovita · Amitiza · BEXSERO · BREZTRI · COLOGUARD · CONTRAVE · CORE COGNITIVE EVALUATION · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · INVOKANA · InPen · JANUVIA · LEQVIO · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MOVANTIK · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · PREVNAR 13 · PROQUAD · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPRIX · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TOVIAZ · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · UTIBRON · Vascepa · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZORVOLEX · ZOSTAVAX
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
702
Per 100K population
21.4
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Stanley is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Stanley experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stanley performed 538 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Stanley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stanley received a total of $4,358 from 30 companies across 200 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. Stanley's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Carlsbad?
Dr. Stanley's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Stanley) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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