Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hafiz Kassam, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Newport Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
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. Kassam 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. Kassam
Dr. Hafiz Kassam is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Newport Beach, CA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kassam performed 2,390 Medicare services across 1,808 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kassam received a total of $346,539 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 550 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kassam 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in CA
$346,539 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,390
Medicare services
Top 8% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,808
Unique beneficiaries
$142
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
656 | $31 | $100 |
| 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. |
461 | $75 | $211 |
| 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. |
273 | $108 | $310 |
| 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. |
124 | $139 | $480 |
| Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function. |
106 | $1,239 | $4,453 |
| Remote therapy monitoring setup and education This service involves setting up equipment and providing patient education for the remote monitoring of therapy. |
93 | $18 | $62 |
| Musculoskeletal remote monitoring device supply, 30 days A device supply that records and transmits data for remote monitoring of the musculoskeletal system over a 30-day period. |
92 | $48 | $180 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
90 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
62 | $86 | $320 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
51 | $144 | $1,596 |
| Remote therapeutic monitoring, first 20 minutes Physician management of remote therapeutic monitoring data for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
47 | $44 | $153 |
| X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper arm that captures at least two different views to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
42 | $30 | $100 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
35 | $907 | $3,190 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
34 | $104 | $1,850 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
34 | $144 | $1,984 |
| Remote therapeutic monitoring, additional 20 minutes This service covers the physician's time for managing remote therapeutic monitoring data beyond the initial monthly allotment. It applies for each additional 20-minute increment used within a calendar month. |
34 | $35 | $112 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
31 | $374 | $2,700 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
30 | $28 | $120 |
| Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone Non-surgical setting of a fracture at the upper end of the humerus. The bone is realigned without an incision. |
26 | $312 | $939 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
24 | $58 | $242 |
| X-ray of shoulder blade An X-ray image of the shoulder blade (scapula) to visualize its structure and check for abnormalities. |
21 | $22 | $100 |
| Revision of total shoulder repair A surgical procedure to revise or repair a previously performed total shoulder replacement. |
13 | $1,422 | $5,065 |
| 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. |
11 | $111 | $400 |
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.
1.4% high complexity
6.9% medium
91.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$346,539
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $49,506/year across 7 years
Top 0% in CA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
550
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$188,963 (54.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$125,458 (36.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$30,244 (8.7%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$1,875 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$132,154
2023
$74,496
2022
$71,704
2021
$38,673
2020
$3,822
2019
$20,074
2018
$5,616
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$84,612
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$26,045
Catalyst OrthoScience
$11,073
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$7,855
Geistlich Pharma, North America, Inc.
$2,247
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$254
Arthrex, Inc.
$30
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$157,280
Catalyst OrthoScience
$42,326
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$41,377
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$37,833
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18,587
Arthrex, Inc.
$15,710
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$8,698
Stryker Corporation
$8,119
Geistlich Pharma, North America, Inc.
$5,009
Sequoia Surgical, Inc.
$4,004
FX Shoulder USA, Inc
$2,400
Exactech, Inc.
$2,294
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$1,419
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
$523
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$493
Linvatec Corporation
$179
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$105
EXACTECH, INC.
$85
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc.
$73
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Top 3 companies account for 69.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSOLUTE BI-POLAR SHOULDER SYSTEM · ACCOLADE · ACTIS · AEQUALIS ASCEND FLEX · AEQUALIS PERFORM · AEQUALIS PERFORM REVERSED · AETOS Shoulder System · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ECLIPSE · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER MODULAR GLENOID SYSTEMS · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER REVERS · ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS REVERS TOTAL SHOULDER MODULAR GLENOID SYSTEMS · Alliance · Archer CSR Total Shoulder System · Arcos · BIOBRACE 23MM · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Bio-Gide · BioWick X · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System · CHAMPION SHOULDER INSTRUMENTATION SET · CSR & R1 Reverse Total Shoulder Systems · Catalyst CSR Shoulder System · Catalyst TSR · Catalyst Total CSR · Comp Reverse Shoulder Arcom · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DELTA · DJO SURGICAL · DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System · DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse · DJO Surgical Discovery Elbow System · DYNACORD · EQUINOXE · Endurance · Exparel · FAST-FIX 360 · FIRSTPASS · Geistlich Bio-Gide · HALL POWER · INHANCE · Identity · InSet System · Integrated Instruments · Juggerknot · Juggerknotless Soft Anchor · MAKO · MONOVISC · Mini-Open Latarjet · Q-FIX · REGENETEN · REGENETEN Shoulder · REUNION · REVERSE SHOULDER · TRUMATCH · Tapestry · Ventix
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 →
The majority of payments (54%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for student in an organized health care education/training program in CA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
3,523
Per 100K population
111.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESA
2.8 mi
2.8 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. Kassam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 0% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kassam experienced with shoulder x-ray, 2+ views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kassam performed 656 shoulder x-ray, 2+ views 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. Kassam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kassam received a total of $346,539 from 20 companies across 550 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. Kassam's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Newport Beach?
Dr. Kassam's average Medicare payment per service is $142. 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. Kassam) 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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