Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Kleinman, M.D.
Optician · Tarzana, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Kleinman
Dr. Kenneth Kleinman is an optician specialist in Tarzana, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kleinman performed 2,804 Medicare services across 1,609 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kleinman received a total of $6,663 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 291 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kleinman 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in CA
$6,663 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,804
Medicare services
Top 29% in CA for optician
1,609
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
420 | $6 | $6 |
| 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. |
413 | $142 | $200 |
| 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. |
359 | $104 | $172 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
215 | $30 | $64 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
193 | $0 | $1 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
89 | $21 | $46 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
82 | $11 | $39 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
77 | $100 | $205 |
| Respiratory virus nucleic acid test, 3-5 targets A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify multiple types or subtypes of respiratory viruses. The test analyzes 3 to 5 specific viral targets. |
71 | $140 | $300 |
| Budesonide inhalation solution, up to 0.5 mg Administration of FDA-approved budesonide inhalation solution via durable medical equipment in a unit dose form containing up to 0.5 mg. |
71 | $1 | $12 |
| Inhaled ipratropium bromide, unit dose Administration of FDA-approved ipratropium bromide inhalation solution via durable medical equipment in a unit dose form. |
71 | $0 | $4 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
70 | $33 | $98 |
| Levalbuterol inhalation solution, 0.5 mg A 0.5 mg unit dose of FDA-approved levalbuterol inhalation solution administered via durable medical equipment. |
69 | $0 | $2 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
68 | $140 | $185 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
62 | $16 | $30 |
| 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. |
51 | $68 | $109 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
46 | $33 | $41 |
| 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. |
43 | $13 | $54 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
42 | $22 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
35 | $171 | $450 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
29 | $10 | $43 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
28 | $100 | $183 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
27 | $35 | $59 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
25 | $173 | $385 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
25 | $63 | $80 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
15 | $34 | $47 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
15 | $32 | $47 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
15 | $35 | $132 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
15 | $18 | $129 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
15 | $199 | $500 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $39 | $100 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
12 | $26 | $42 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $32 | $51 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
11 | $178 | $258 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
16.5% medium
81.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,663
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $952/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
291
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,441 (81.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,222 (18.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$703
2023
$984
2022
$688
2021
$2,250
2020
$751
2019
$375
2018
$912
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$200
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$149
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$87
Lilly USA, LLC
$50
PFIZER INC.
$48
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,222
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$491
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$387
Amgen Inc.
$331
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$320
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$296
Novo Nordisk Inc
$290
PFIZER INC.
$289
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$270
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$259
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$254
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$187
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$148
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$139
Lilly USA, LLC
$131
Mallinckrodt LLC
$127
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$111
Exact Sciences Corporation
$86
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Almatica Pharma LLC
$61
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$56
Genentech USA, Inc.
$55
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$54
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$53
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$52
Lundbeck LLC
$50
AbbVie Inc.
$48
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Eisai Inc.
$37
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Nevro Corp.
$35
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$30
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Vertiflex, Inc.
$27
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$25
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$23
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$19
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$17
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$16
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$16
MannKind Corporation
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$12
Egalet US Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% 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 →
Most payments (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,240
Per 100K population
12.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE CEDARS SINAI TARZANA MEDICAL CENTER
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. Kleinman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers, with 19 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. Kleinman experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kleinman performed 420 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Kleinman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kleinman received a total of $6,663 from 58 companies across 291 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. Kleinman's costs compare to other opticians in Tarzana?
Dr. Kleinman's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Kleinman) 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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