Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Talwinderdeep Kahlon, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Modesto, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
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. Kahlon
Dr. Talwinderdeep Kahlon is an internal medicine specialist in Modesto, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kahlon performed 1,843 Medicare services across 1,412 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kahlon received a total of $11,300 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 199 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Kahlon 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in CA
$11,300 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,843
Medicare services
Top 18% in CA for internal medicine
1,412
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
430 | $95 | $270 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
185 | $138 | $520 |
| 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. |
151 | $6 | $23 |
| 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. |
125 | $59 | $207 |
| 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. |
111 | $16 | $59 |
| 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. |
108 | $10 | $33 |
| 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. |
102 | $92 | $217 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
95 | $63 | $189 |
| 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. |
93 | $11 | $40 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 57 | $180 | $756 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $135 | $439 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
36 | $424 | $1,509 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
32 | $569 | $3,092 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
31 | $142 | $455 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
29 | $16 | $57 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
24 | $85 | $287 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
23 | $2 | $11 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
22 | $14 | $49 |
| 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. |
22 | $103 | $357 |
| 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. |
21 | $65 | $191 |
| 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. |
17 | $162 | $390 |
| 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 | $10 | $53 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
14 | $372 | $2,028 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
12 | $12 | $70 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
12 | $20 | $68 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 12 | $248 | $965 |
| 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. |
12 | $111 | $330 |
| 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. |
12 | $97 | $290 |
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.
9.7% high complexity
23.5% medium
66.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,300
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,614/year across 7 years
Top 9% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
199
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
$11,300 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$177
2023
$229
2022
$519
2021
$186
2020
$424
2019
$3,235
2018
$6,530
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$53
Abbott Laboratories
$26
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 58.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,205
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$2,439
Abbott Laboratories
$2,273
Boston Scientific Corporation
$789
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$335
Medtronic, Inc.
$310
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$176
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$114
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$105
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$66
PFIZER INC.
$59
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$57
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Amgen Inc.
$53
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$52
Baylis Medical Company Inc
$38
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
ABIOMED
$38
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$22
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$16
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Relypsa, Inc.
$14
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE · 3F · AMPLATZER Occluders · Accent Pacemaker · Admiral Xtreme · Advisa · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder · CHANTIX · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · CardioMEMS HF System · CentriMag · CoreValve Evolut · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · HARMONY · HawkOne · IN.PACT Admiral · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NRG · PRALUENT · Repatha · Rybelsus · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · TRADJENTA · Vascepa · Veltassa · Viance · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · Xience Alpine cornary stent 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 (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 internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
277
Per 100K population
50.2
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Kahlon is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of CA peers, with 15 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. Kahlon experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kahlon performed 430 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Kahlon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kahlon received a total of $11,300 from 24 companies across 199 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. Kahlon's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Modesto?
Dr. Kahlon's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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. Kahlon) 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.
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