Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenny Charn, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Jackson, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
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. Charn
Dr. Kenny Charn is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Jackson, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Charn performed 7,853 Medicare services across 4,861 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Charn received a total of $49,825 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 453 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. Charn 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 10% volume in CA
$49,825 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,853
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for cardiovascular disease
4,861
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~413 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. |
973 | $60 | $115 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
898 | $18 | $80 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
898 | $46 | $125 |
| 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. |
643 | $10 | $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. |
482 | $92 | $170 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
379 | $10 | $120 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
378 | $15 | $115 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
353 | $140 | $630 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
277 | $36 | $85 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
244 | $56 | $115 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
223 | $16 | $90 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
208 | $19 | $70 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
208 | $682 | $1,150 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
205 | $27 | $146 |
| 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. |
170 | $20 | $115 |
| 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. |
147 | $40 | $115 |
| 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. |
120 | $72 | $165 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 106 | $27 | $90 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
104 | $76 | $101 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
100 | $53 | $400 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
78 | $28 | $315 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 75 | $262 | $1,480 |
| 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. |
75 | $110 | $230 |
| 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. |
63 | $77 | $290 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
57 | $23 | $170 |
| 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. |
55 | $49 | $200 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
52 | $297 | $861 |
| 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. |
52 | $135 | $260 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
46 | $3,563 | $10,925 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
45 | $40 | $120 |
| 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. |
42 | $70 | $230 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers, coronary artery, and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 26 | $298 | $1,060 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $160 | $320 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function test A nuclear medicine study that labels red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat over multiple cycles. |
18 | $137 | $557 |
| Technetium Tc-99m red blood cell scan A diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging study using Technetium Tc-99m labeled red blood cells to visualize blood flow or detect bleeding. |
18 | $80 | $232 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
16 | $54 | $115 |
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.
15.8% high complexity
16.5% medium
67.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$49,825
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,118/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
453
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
$33,041 (66.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16,785 (33.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,976
2023
$5,163
2022
$7,634
2021
$11,961
2020
$2,262
2019
$12,908
2018
$6,921
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,102
CVRx, Inc.
$469
BIOTRONIK INC.
$405
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$334
Inari Medical, Inc.
$252
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$184
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$175
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
PFIZER INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 66.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$17,325
BIOTRONIK INC.
$8,502
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$8,266
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,179
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,570
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$1,369
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,008
Inari Medical, Inc.
$811
CVRx, Inc.
$469
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$390
Abbott Laboratories
$330
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$284
ABIOMED
$276
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$238
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$230
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$175
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$148
PFIZER INC.
$148
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$27
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACIST RXI SYSTEM · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVVIGO · AVVIGO Guidance System · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · COMET · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · CapSureFix · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Comet · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edora · Edora 8 DR-T · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FilterWire EZ · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Stents · Guidezilla · HeartWare HVAD · Impella · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MAMBA · MICRA · MITRACLIP · Micra · ONYX FRONTIER · OptiCross · REVEAL LINQ · ROTABLATOR · ROTAPRO · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · Rivacor 7 DR-T · Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System Console Kit · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SYMPLICITY G3 · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Solia · Stingray · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN FLX · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · iLab Ultrasound Imaging System
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 (66%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for cardiovascular disease in CA.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$81,526
Nearest hospital
SUTTER AMADOR HOSPITAL
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. Charn is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Charn experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Charn performed 973 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. Charn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Charn received a total of $49,825 from 21 companies across 453 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. Charn's costs compare to other cardiologists in Jackson?
Dr. Charn's average Medicare payment per service is $87. 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. Charn) 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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