Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Danesh Kella, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
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. Kella
Dr. Danesh Kella is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kella performed 2,448 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kella received a total of $11,852 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 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. Kella 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ 2,448 Medicare services
$11,852 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 | 157394 | 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 — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,448
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
422 | $6 | $109 |
| 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. |
403 | $11 | $127 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
358 | $16 | $171 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
225 | $21 | $173 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
151 | $52 | $283 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
134 | $26 | $322 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
94 | $25 | $138 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
93 | $19 | $148 |
| 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. |
81 | $91 | $450 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
66 | $22 | $125 |
| 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. |
49 | $134 | $604 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
48 | $64 | $540 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
37 | $13 | $132 |
| 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. |
33 | $116 | $707 |
| Implantable defibrillator programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted heart rhythm device before or after surgery. |
26 | $37 | $240 |
| 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. |
26 | $69 | $296 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
21 | $417 | $2,983 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
21 | $72 | $392 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
19 | $57 | $1,515 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $19 | $238 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $157 | $891 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
16 | $825 | $6,470 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
15 | $52 | $259 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
15 | $235 | $3,085 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
15 | $760 | $15,421 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
11 | $274 | $1,886 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator This procedure involves the surgical removal of the pulse generator component of a permanent pacemaker. The pulse generator is the device that sends electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm. |
11 | $108 | $675 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
11 | $170 | $1,321 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
11 | $65 | $2,255 |
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.
47.2% high complexity
0.8% medium
52.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,852
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,693/year across 7 years
Bottom 30% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
20
Companies
161
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
$270
2023
$1,682
2022
$939
2021
$1,026
2020
$2,288
2019
$3,115
2018
$2,532
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$270
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,314
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,132
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,657
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,616
BIOTRONIK INC.
$1,217
Abbott Laboratories
$1,061
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$948
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$277
CVRx, Inc.
$182
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$61
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$40
ConvaTec Inc.
$28
PFIZER INC.
$24
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
HeartFlow, Inc.
$16
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9272) GlideLight · AMPLATZER · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · Achieve · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CARTO 3 · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FFRct · Fortify Assura · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GlideLight · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · Medtronic External Pacemakers · Micra · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · OPTIMIZER SMART SYSTEM · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · SelectSecure · Smartablate · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VARITHENA · VERQUVO · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · VersaCross Access Solution · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
19
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Kella is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 16 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. Kella experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kella performed 422 ekg interpretation and report 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. Kella receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kella received a total of $11,852 from 20 companies across 161 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. Kella's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Kella's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Kella) 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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