Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hassan Kafri, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · La Mesa, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Cardiac
— Practice combining remote and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kafri 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. Kafri
Dr. Hassan Kafri is a cardiovascular disease specialist in La Mesa, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kafri performed 10,894 Medicare services across 6,110 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kafri received a total of $9,229 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 295 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. Kafri 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 6% volume in CA
$9,229 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,894
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for cardiovascular disease
6,110
Unique beneficiaries
$87
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~573 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. |
1,122 | $91 | $370 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
819 | $140 | $820 |
| 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. |
759 | $11 | $70 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
696 | $39 | $200 |
| 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. |
648 | $52 | $200 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 626 | $33 | $300 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
540 | $40 | $250 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
528 | $45 | $200 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
480 | $32 | $193 |
| Thallium-201 diagnostic injection A radioactive thallium-201 injection used for diagnostic imaging, with dosage measured in millicuries. |
401 | $42 | $110 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
290 | $19 | $78 |
| 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. |
282 | $774 | $2,900 |
| 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. |
272 | $155 | $600 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
270 | $1 | $20 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
249 | $24 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
242 | $112 | $300 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
223 | $21 | $150 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
208 | $76 | $201 |
| 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. |
188 | $58 | $300 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
173 | $40 | $194 |
| 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. |
139 | $98 | $380 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
136 | $33 | $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. |
123 | $122 | $450 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
117 | $17 | $295 |
| 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. |
106 | $150 | $590 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
105 | $39 | $180 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
105 | $20 | $120 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
98 | $161 | $1,580 |
| 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. |
94 | $199 | $582 |
| 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. |
90 | $21 | $90 |
| 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. |
83 | $355 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
79 | $68 | $470 |
| 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. |
78 | $24 | $200 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
74 | $20 | $200 |
| 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. |
67 | $6 | $28 |
| 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. |
63 | $62 | $300 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
54 | $55 | $185 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
39 | $15 | $200 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation Review and analysis of data recorded by a cardiac rhythm monitoring device to assess heart activity. |
36 | $39 | $250 |
| 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. |
35 | $58 | $260 |
| Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment. |
32 | $869 | $3,684 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
28 | $958 | $3,900 |
| 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. |
21 | $10 | $120 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
17 | $77 | $300 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
17 | $111 | $300 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
15 | $4 | $100 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
14 | $1,188 | $3,400 |
| 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 | $189 | $650 |
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.
12.2% high complexity
31.0% medium
56.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,229
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,318/year across 7 years
Top 29% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
295
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
$8,492 (92.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$737 (8.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$849
2023
$1,033
2022
$987
2021
$764
2020
$672
2019
$2,036
2018
$2,889
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$371
Novo Nordisk Inc
$220
Medtronic, Inc.
$167
Recor Medical Inc
$46
BIOTRONIK INC.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 89.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$2,139
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,299
Abbott Laboratories
$801
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$750
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$575
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$427
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$423
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$242
Novo Nordisk Inc
$220
Medtronic, Inc.
$208
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$196
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$182
PFIZER INC.
$167
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$126
EKOS Corporation
$114
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$109
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$108
Venclose Inc.
$101
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$99
Terumo Medical Corporation
$96
Organogenesis Inc.
$91
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$84
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$83
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$66
ViiV Healthcare Company
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$50
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$50
Recor Medical Inc
$46
Amgen Inc.
$43
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$42
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$38
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$32
CHIESI USA, INC.
$28
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$28
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 45.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVIA EDGE · AMVUTTRA · AZUR · Acticor · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · Astron; Pulsar; AstronPulsar · Azure · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · BioMonitor · CHANTIX · CRM-Research only · CVX-300 · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · DOVATO · ECM Patch · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENTRESTO · EVRSF · Edora · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - NON-VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL THERAPIES · IGT D Coronary · IGT_D Coronary · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL 50MG/10ML L · LATITUDE · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MRI Ready Leads · Micra · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · Orsiro · Orsiro Mission · PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRO-Kinetic Energy · Pacemakers · Pouch · Puraply · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Solia · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascepa · Venclose Maven Catheter · Visia AF · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · Wegovy · XARELTO
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.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
239
Per 100K population
7.3
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
GROSSMONT 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. Kafri is a remote & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kafri experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kafri performed 1,122 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. Kafri receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kafri received a total of $9,229 from 37 companies across 295 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. Kafri's costs compare to other cardiologists in La Mesa?
Dr. Kafri'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. Kafri) 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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