Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Kardashian, M.D.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Hudson, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kardashian
Dr. George Kardashian is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Hudson, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kardashian performed 5,951 Medicare services across 3,149 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kardashian received a total of $4,075 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Kardashian 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in FL
$4,075 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 | 99659 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
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
Medicare Utilization ↗5,951
Medicare services
Top 15% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
3,149
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,060 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
690 | $63 | $750 |
| 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. |
687 | $31 | $340 |
| 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. |
313 | $73 | $1,080 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
294 | $30 | $380 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
292 | $38 | $560 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
180 | $17 | $154 |
| 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. |
169 | $127 | $1,470 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
107 | $35 | $520 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
104 | $1 | $15 |
| 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. |
101 | $115 | $1,660 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
97 | $18 | $190 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
89 | $372 | $5,330 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 69 | $15 | $118 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
64 | $23 | $300 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
59 | $69 | $870 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
57 | $37 | $540 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
52 | $437 | $5,480 |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | 47 | $8 | $69 |
| 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. |
47 | $95 | $1,102 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
41 | $147 | $2,130 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
31 | $24 | $320 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 25 | $67 | $810 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
25 | $658 | $8,690 |
| Closed treatment of broken forearm bone at wrist without manipulation This procedure involves setting a broken forearm bone near the wrist without moving the bone fragments out of place. It is performed without manipulation to align the fracture. |
23 | $259 | $3,390 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
23 | $313 | $7,820 |
| Static finger splint A rigid or semi-rigid device used to immobilize and support a finger. It helps stabilize the joint and promote healing by preventing movement. |
22 | $2 | $21 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
20 | $37 | $450 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
19 | $45 | $640 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
18 | $11 | $118 |
| Closed treatment of broken finger or thumb Non-surgical setting of a broken finger or thumb bone. The doctor aligns the bone fragments without making an incision. |
17 | $139 | $2,020 |
| Wrist tendon sheath incision A surgical procedure to cut open the covering of the tendons on the top of the wrist. |
16 | $243 | $3,500 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
15 | $49 | $650 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes | 15 | $62 | $151 |
| 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. |
14 | $29 | $440 |
| Closed treatment of broken hand bone Non-surgical realignment and stabilization of a fractured bone in the hand. |
13 | $243 | $3,030 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $161 | $2,240 |
| Closed treatment of broken finger or thumb Non-surgical treatment for a broken finger or thumb. This procedure involves realigning the bone without making an incision. |
12 | $134 | $1,910 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
11 | $970 | $13,050 |
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 ↗$4,075
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $582/year across 7 years
Top 44% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
7
Companies
52
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
$4,061 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$678
2023
$593
2022
$236
2021
$599
2020
$786
2019
$743
2018
$439
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$3,804
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$77
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$69
Endo USA, Inc.
$61
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$28
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$23
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ASNIS · AXSOS · BIOLOX · DALL-MILES · DBM · EX-FIX · GAMMA · HOFFMANN · HYDROSET · HemiCAP Wrist · INSIGNIA · IVS - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · Knees-MyMobility · LUHR MINI FIXATION · MINI PLATING SYSTEM (MPS) · NA · OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · RESTORATION · REUNION · SPATIAL FRAME · T2 · T2 ALPHA · VARIAX · XIAFLEX
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 $68 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$67,384
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kardashian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of NPI registration.
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. Kardashian experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kardashian performed 2,060 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Kardashian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kardashian received a total of $4,075 from 7 companies across 52 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. Kardashian's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Hudson?
Dr. Kardashian's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Kardashian) 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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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.
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