Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jan Kamler, MD

Gastroenterology · Monterey, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
23 UPPER RAGSDALE DR STE 200, Monterey, CA 93940
8313753577
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1093791824 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. Kamler 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. Kamler

Dr. Jan Kamler is a gastroenterology specialist in Monterey, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kamler performed 1,250 Medicare services across 1,186 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kamler received a total of $215,865 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 323 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kamler 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in CA $215,865 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,250
Medicare services
Top 25% in CA for gastroenterology
1,186
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~62 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.
250 $94 $179
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.
210 $122 $300
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
90 $79 $636
Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy
Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient.
87 $4 $50
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.
85 $64 $116
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
84 $201 $1,484
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
71 $115 $1,272
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.
67 $84 $206
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
60 $67 $720
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease.
53 $190 $1,060
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease.
52 $182 $1,060
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.
44 $147 $363
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.
35 $112 $265
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon.
34 $135 $1,060
Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope
A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage.
28 $102 $636
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 ↗
$215,865
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,838/year across 7 years
Top 2% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
323
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$210,734 (97.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,116 (2.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15 (0.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,585
2023
$5,763
2022
$9,592
2021
$447
2020
$41,174
2019
$31,299
2018
$109,005

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$17,862
ABBVIE INC.
$279
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$156
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$30
Exact Sciences Corporation
$26
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Celltrion USA Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$210,734
ABBVIE INC.
$1,120
AbbVie, Inc.
$470
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$411
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$380
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$316
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$294
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$256
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$216
AbbVie Inc.
$164
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$163
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$133
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$116
Allergan Inc.
$109
Romark Laboratories, LC
$104
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$97
PFIZER INC.
$81
Cook Medical LLC
$79
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$65
QOL Medical, LLC
$65
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Celgene Corporation
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$43
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$27
Olympus America Inc.
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
Ardelyx, Inc.
$16
Celltrion USA Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$15
VIVUS LLC
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% 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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for gastroenterology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
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. Kamler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, with 20 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. Kamler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kamler performed 250 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. Kamler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kamler received a total of $215,865 from 37 companies across 323 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. Kamler's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Monterey?
Dr. Kamler's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Kamler) 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 →
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 →