Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Neil Kamdar, M.D.

Pain Medicine · Emeryville, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1335 STANFORD AVE, Emeryville, CA 94608
5106475101
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1093000226 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kamdar 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. Kamdar

Dr. Neil Kamdar is a pain medicine specialist in Emeryville, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kamdar performed 550 Medicare services across 169 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kamdar received a total of $6,549 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 44 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kamdar 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 550 Medicare services $6,549 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
550
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in CA for pain medicine
169
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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 (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.
 398 $78 $432
Drug test with direct observation
A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process.
 92 $12 $75
Virtual check-in for established patient
A brief communication service provided by a qualified healthcare professional to an established patient via technology, such as a virtual check-in.
 26 $12 $70
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.
 21 $112 $608
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.
 13 $151 $802
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 ↗
$6,549
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,637/year across 4 years
Top 26% in CA for pain medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
44
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,012 (76.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,537 (23.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$20
2020
$60
2019
$209
2018
$6,261

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$5,012
Nevro Corp.
$762
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$202
Abbott Laboratories
$156
PFIZER INC.
$78
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$63
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
Vertiflex, Inc.
$26
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$24
Bausch Health US, LLC
$22
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$20
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$16
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$14
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 91.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTIVESTIM · AJOVY · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · FLECTOR · Gralise · Horizant · LYRICA · MIGRANAL · MYSTIM · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · SCS IPGs · SPRINT PNS System · SYNVISC-ONE · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion ISS · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH
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 →

The majority of payments (76%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Pain medicines within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
2.7
County median income
$126,240
Nearest hospital
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
1.4 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. Kamdar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kamdar experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kamdar performed 398 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Kamdar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kamdar received a total of $6,549 from 18 companies across 44 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. Kamdar's costs compare to other pain medicines in Emeryville?
Dr. Kamdar's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Kamdar) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →