Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Max Kahn, M.D.

Neurological Surgery · Santa Monica, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
1131 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401
3103193475
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1053793315 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. Kahn 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. Kahn

Dr. Max Kahn is a neurological surgery specialist in Santa Monica, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kahn performed 158 Medicare services across 110 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kahn received a total of $29,067 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 47 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kahn 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 ▲ 158 Medicare services $29,067 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
158
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in CA for neurological surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
110
Unique beneficiaries
$150
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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
Spinal fusion of additional segment
A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column.
 64 $94 $983
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.
 52 $128 $410
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
 17 $246 $2,758
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.
 13 $137 $400
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
 12 $421 $4,220
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.
40.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
59.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$29,067
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,152/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
47
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$25,578 (88.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,489 (12.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,570
2023
$11,362
2022
$15,436
2021
$293
2020
$251
2019
$125
2018
$30

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$723
Medtronic, Inc.
$528
Prism Medical
$129
SI-BONE, INC.
$110
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$79
Top 3 companies account for 87.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$15,000
Medtronic, Inc.
$11,397
Globus Medical, Inc.
$723
Zavation Medical Products, LLC
$499
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$235
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$233
SI-BONE, INC.
$173
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$171
NuVasive, Inc.
$155
Prism Medical
$129
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$116
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$73
SI-BONE, Inc.
$68
icotec Medical Inc.
$66
InSightec,Inc
$30
Top 3 companies account for 93.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CREO Threaded · ENNOVATE SPINAL SYSTEM · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Invictus MIS · Invictus OPEN · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MazorX - Renaissance · Modulus · O-ARM-Spine · SYMPHONY · SYNCHROMEDII · Spinal-Stim · TLIF · UNID_PASS · UNiD · VIPER · XLIF · iFuse Implant · icotec BlackArmor Spine System · nanoLOCK-L
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 (88%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
198
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
1.3 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. Kahn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kahn experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kahn performed 64 spinal fusion of additional segment 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. Kahn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kahn received a total of $29,067 from 15 companies across 47 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. Kahn's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Santa Monica?
Dr. Kahn's average Medicare payment per service is $150. 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. Kahn) 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.

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 →