Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Phillip Kallen, M.D.

Rheumatology · Delray Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5130 LINTON BLVD, Delray Beach, FL 33484
5614950600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1871694505 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. Kallen 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. Kallen

Dr. Phillip Kallen is a rheumatology in Delray Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kallen performed 11,881 Medicare services across 2,057 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kallen received a total of $5,879 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 319 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Kallen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 47% volume in FL$ $5,879 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
11,881
Medicare services
Top 47% in FL for rheumatology
2,057
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~625 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)7,080$18$25
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)713$1$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)348$97$150
Blood draw (venipuncture)314$8$10
Calcium level, total255$5$8
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle205$60$100
Blood creatinine level186$5$12
Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative186$4$12
Phosphatase (enzyme) level, alkaline183$5$15
Liver enzyme (sgot), level183$5$15
Liver enzyme (sgpt), level183$5$15
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)183$5$12
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated181$4$12
Albumin (protein) level180$5$8
Bilirubin level, total180$5$12
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential157$8$31
Blood sodium level141$5$12
Blood potassium level140$5$8
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)138$67$100
Vitamin D level test136$29$55
Uric acid level test135$4$8
Joint injection, major joint92$48$133
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)84$141$200
Bone density scan (DEXA)71$39$125
Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method46$11$20
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views29$31$50
Complete blood count (CBC), automated28$6$18
Knee X-ray, 3 views27$34$55
Screening test for autoimmune disorder27$12$25
Measurement of antibody for rheumatoid arthritis assessment25$13$25
Rheumatoid factor level23$6$25
New patient office visit (45-59 min)11$114$225
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)11$179$285
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 ↗
$5,879
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $840/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in FL for rheumatology
32
Companies
319
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
$5,879 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$846
2023
$764
2022
$1,037
2021
$854
2020
$354
2019
$1,020
2018
$1,004

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$793
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$758
ABBVIE INC.
$719
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$506
Amgen Inc.
$429
PFIZER INC.
$409
UCB, Inc.
$335
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$271
AbbVie Inc.
$233
AbbVie, Inc.
$219
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$161
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Genentech USA, Inc.
$122
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$113
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$94
Radius Health, Inc.
$80
Alvogen Inc
$68
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$62
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$56
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$53
GENZYME CORPORATION
$52
Horizon Pharma plc
$30
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$28
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$21
Mallinckrodt LLC
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$15
Sobi, Inc
$14
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AVSOLA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Crysvita · EVENITY · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · MONOVISC · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · Otezla · Prolia · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · Seglentis · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TERIPARATIDE · TREMFYA · Truxima · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $49 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Rheumatologys within 10 mi
58
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kallen is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kallen experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kallen performed 7,080 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Kallen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kallen received a total of $5,879 from 32 companies across 319 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. Kallen's costs compare to other rheumatologys in Delray Beach?
Dr. Kallen's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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. Kallen) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →