Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Axay Kalathia, M.D.
Otolaryngology · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kalathia
Dr. Axay Kalathia is an otolaryngology specialist in Bradenton, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kalathia performed 5,399 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kalathia received a total of $1,372 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kalathia 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in FL
$1,372 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 70294 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,399
Medicare services
Top 10% in FL for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
1,080 | $11 | $29 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
760 | $3 | $8 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
760 | $6 | $16 |
| 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. |
639 | $91 | $254 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
532 | $8 | $23 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
322 | $32 | $96 |
| 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. |
236 | $63 | $179 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
151 | $139 | $373 |
| 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. |
127 | $79 | $217 |
| 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. |
127 | $111 | $333 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
112 | $93 | $257 |
| 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. |
111 | $74 | $224 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
68 | $75 | $260 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
61 | $29 | $160 |
| VEMP testing of lower inner ear nerve branch A diagnostic test that evaluates the function of the lower branch of the inner ear nerve. The procedure includes interpretation of the results and a written report. |
57 | $54 | $150 |
| Ear probe test for repeated sounds A probe is placed in the ear to measure how the ear responds to repeated sounds. The results are interpreted and a report is provided. |
53 | $25 | $100 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
45 | $103 | $271 |
| Auditory brainstem response test A test that measures how the brain responds to sound to help diagnose nervous system disorders. The results are interpreted and reported by a medical professional. |
42 | $61 | $150 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
27 | $144 | $425 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
26 | $101 | $259 |
| Fine needle aspirate evaluation A laboratory examination of cells collected via fine needle aspiration to assess for abnormalities. |
19 | $43 | $108 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
19 | $20 | $56 |
| Additional Pap test evaluation episode An additional immediate evaluation of a fine needle aspirate sample during a Pap test procedure. |
13 | $23 | $57 |
| Endoscopic sinus dilation A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow. |
12 | $1,697 | $5,750 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,372
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $229/year across 6 years
Top 48% in FL for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
56
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$649
2023
$130
2021
$128
2020
$43
2019
$237
2018
$186
Payments by company (2024)
Medtronic, Inc.
$299
Neurent Medical Limited
$74
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$53
GENZYME CORPORATION
$52
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$45
Optinose US, Inc.
$28
Itamar Medical Inc
$19
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$17
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$299
Stryker Corporation
$170
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$88
Neurent Medical Limited
$74
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$73
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$67
Optinose US, Inc.
$63
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$53
GENZYME CORPORATION
$52
Acclarent, Inc
$48
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$44
OptiNose US, Inc.
$43
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Itamar Medical Inc
$34
Kaleo, Inc.
$31
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$31
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$17
Olympus America Inc.
$16
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · AUVI-Q · CIPRODEX · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONSUMABLES · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FLEXITOUCH · FUSION · LATERA · NEUROMARK Device · NUCALA · NUVENT · Otovel · PROPEL · PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System · Ryaltris · SPIROX - LATERA · SpinPlus Navigation · Superion · ThunderBeat · VIVAER STYLUS · WatchPATONE · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
41
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SUNCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
4.2 mi
4.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Kalathia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in FL), with 21 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. Kalathia experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kalathia performed 1,080 allergy immunotherapy preparation services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kalathia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kalathia received a total of $1,372 from 25 companies across 56 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kalathia's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Bradenton?
Dr. Kalathia's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Kalathia) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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