Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charlie Kano, MD
Family Medicine · Merced, 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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kano
Dr. Charlie Kano is a family medicine specialist in Merced, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kano performed 2,701 Medicare services across 1,791 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kano received a total of $4,368 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 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. Kano 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 7% volume in CA
$4,368 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,701
Medicare services
Top 7% in CA for family medicine
1,791
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~142 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. |
546 | $61 | $110 |
| 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. |
364 | $91 | $160 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
174 | $40 | $65 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
148 | $32 | $35 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
138 | $11 | $35 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
131 | $10 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
121 | $75 | $80 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
102 | $0 | $20 |
| Annual depression screening | 100 | $19 | $25 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 96 | $20 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
92 | $135 | $150 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
76 | $1 | $10 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
72 | $1 | $15 |
| Home visit, established patient, low complexity A physician visits an existing patient at their residence to provide care involving a low level of medical decision making. The visit lasts at least 30 minutes. |
55 | $52 | $120 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
53 | $32 | $35 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
49 | $65 | $110 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
42 | $236 | $296 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
40 | $29 | $80 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
33 | $42 | $70 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
31 | $154 | $260 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
31 | $42 | $105 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
30 | $3 | $10 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
28 | $22 | $45 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
26 | $93 | $180 |
| 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. |
25 | $78 | $185 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
24 | $45 | $125 |
| 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. |
17 | $106 | $205 |
| 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. |
16 | $12 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
16 | $172 | $190 |
| 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. |
14 | $108 | $250 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $131 | $150 |
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 ↗$4,368
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $624/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.
56
Companies
253
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
$4,368 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,000
2023
$1,135
2022
$674
2021
$780
2020
$331
2019
$139
2018
$309
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$160
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$101
Amgen Inc.
$92
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$50
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$43
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Lundbeck LLC
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Optinose US, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$353
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$282
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$253
ABBVIE INC.
$248
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$235
Lilly USA, LLC
$207
Novo Nordisk Inc
$184
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$160
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$151
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$141
AbbVie Inc.
$136
Amgen Inc.
$134
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$127
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$106
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$91
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$91
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
Hologic, LLC
$77
Allergan, Inc.
$75
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$74
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$56
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$55
Dexcom, Inc.
$49
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$48
Lundbeck LLC
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$34
DEXCOM, INC.
$30
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
KCI USA, Inc
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$22
KCI USA, Inc.
$21
Organon LLC
$21
ITI, Inc.
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Allergan Inc.
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Optinose US, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
ViiV Healthcare Company
$14
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
MannKind Corporation
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 20.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
147
Per 100K population
51.5
County median income
$65,044
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
7.6 mi
7.6 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. Kano is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% 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. Kano experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kano performed 546 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. Kano receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kano received a total of $4,368 from 56 companies across 253 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. Kano's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Merced?
Dr. Kano's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Kano) 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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