Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rikin Kadakia, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Salinas, CA
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology
— Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kadakia
Dr. Rikin Kadakia is an interventional cardiology specialist in Salinas, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kadakia performed 630 Medicare services across 518 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kadakia received a total of $122,928 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 522 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Kadakia 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ 630 Medicare services
$122,928 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗630
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in CA for interventional cardiology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
518
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
64 | $217 | $967 |
| 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. |
64 | $10 | $143 |
| 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. |
51 | $98 | $249 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
49 | $48 | $214 |
| 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. |
45 | $12 | $51 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
45 | $56 | $214 |
| 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. |
40 | $65 | $173 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 37 | $121 | $622 |
| 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. |
33 | $143 | $493 |
| 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. |
30 | $147 | $362 |
| 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. |
24 | $137 | $382 |
| 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. |
21 | $109 | $274 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 20 | $185 | $480 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
18 | $44 | $121 |
| Balloon dilation of single coronary artery or branch A procedure to widen a single coronary artery or its branch using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
16 | $93 | $744 |
| 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. |
16 | $11 | $40 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
15 | $11 | $38 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
15 | $46 | $379 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 14 | $148 | $761 |
| 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. |
13 | $96 | $566 |
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.
23.2% high complexity
15.6% medium
61.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$122,928
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,561/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
522
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
$103,414 (84.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,515 (13.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,634 (2.1%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$365 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$106,883
2023
$6,514
2022
$6,220
2021
$1,903
2020
$595
2019
$565
2018
$248
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$64,820
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$38,206
Abbott Laboratories
$1,756
ABIOMED
$290
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$212
Medtronic, Inc.
$175
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$169
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$139
Penumbra, Inc.
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$117
Amgen Inc.
$100
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$99
Inari Medical, Inc.
$74
Baxter Healthcare
$67
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$58
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$36
GE HEALTHCARE
$33
PFIZER INC.
$31
Philips North America LLC
$31
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
ViiV Healthcare Company
$18
ATRICURE, INC.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$64,820
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$39,821
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$3,872
Abbott Laboratories
$2,478
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,588
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,125
Boston Scientific Corporation
$939
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$914
ABIOMED
$802
Inari Medical, Inc.
$779
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$773
Cook Medical LLC
$480
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$454
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$418
PFIZER INC.
$386
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$370
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$289
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$235
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$233
Terumo Medical Corporation
$207
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$192
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$176
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$158
Amgen Inc.
$150
Penumbra, Inc.
$120
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$118
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$108
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$99
JenaValve Technology, Inc.
$98
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Teleflex LLC
$69
Baxter Healthcare
$67
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$58
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$55
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$39
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$38
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$36
GE HEALTHCARE
$33
Philips North America LLC
$31
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$30
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25
Trevena, Inc.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
ViiV Healthcare Company
$18
ATRICURE, INC.
$17
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$10
Top 3 companies account for 88.3% 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 →
The majority of payments (84%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for interventional cardiology in CA.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Kadakia is an interventional cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kadakia experienced with coronary stent placement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kadakia performed 64 coronary stent placement 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. Kadakia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kadakia received a total of $122,928 from 49 companies across 522 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. Kadakia's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Salinas?
Dr. Kadakia'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. Kadakia) 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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