Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mohammad Kamal, M.D.

Clinical Medical Laboratory · Pasadena, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
968 S FAIR OAKS AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105
6267445339
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1811170400 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. Kamal 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. Kamal

Dr. Mohammad Kamal is a clinical medical laboratory specialist in Pasadena, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kamal performed 13,237 Medicare services across 6,074 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kamal received a total of $9,500 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 21 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical medical laboratory. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kamal 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in CA $9,500 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
13,237
Medicare services
Top 25% in CA for clinical medical laboratory
6,074
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~735 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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
6,969 $53 $275
Special stain test for organisms
A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results.
2,354 $91 $437
Special tissue stain and interpretation
A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings.
2,097 $70 $336
COVID-19 viral test, high throughput
A laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus using high-throughput technology. This test identifies multiple types or subtypes of the virus and is performed by non-CDC laboratories.
455 $74 $300
COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput
A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using amplified probe techniques. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples efficiently.
455 $24 $100
Hydrogen breath test
A test that measures hydrogen levels in your breath to help evaluate stomach and bowel symptoms.
285 $77 $450
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional
An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination.
193 $73 $379
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial
A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics.
114 $74 $376
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous
A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer.
87 $18 $80
Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B
A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample.
80 $140 $571
Stool test for hidden blood (FIT)
A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method.
51 $16 $79
Digestive tract pathogen nucleic acid test, 3-5 targets
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the genetic material of 3 to 5 specific digestive tract pathogens in a sample.
42 $126 $1,030
Manual microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
A laboratory test that uses a microscope to manually examine tumor tissue for genetic changes.
30 $99 $498
Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis.
25 $36 $187
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 ↗
$9,500
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,167/year across 3 years
Top 50% in CA for clinical medical laboratory
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
5
Companies
21
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,722 (91.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$515 (5.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$264 (2.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$515
2019
$243
2018
$8,742

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$515
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$8,722
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$515
Abbott Laboratories
$188
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$50
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
Top 3 companies account for 99.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Alinity m · BD MAX · Enhertu · RealTime BRAF · RealTime CTNG · TD BenchMark IHC/ISH and Special Stains Reagents · TD VENTANA Digital Pathology Products · VENTANA WORKFLOW SOLUTIONS · Vysis MultiVysion Probes
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 (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical medical laboratory and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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Geographic Context

Clinical medical laboratorists within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 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. Kamal is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 18 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. Kamal experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kamal performed 6,969 tissue pathology examination, moderate 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. Kamal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kamal received a total of $9,500 from 5 companies across 21 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. Kamal's costs compare to other clinical medical laboratorists in Pasadena?
Dr. Kamal's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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. Kamal) 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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