Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Neal Kavesh, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Lakeland, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
8636807490
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1063484822 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kavesh

Dr. Neal Kavesh is a cardiovascular disease in Lakeland, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kavesh performed 7,163 Medicare services across 4,097 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kavesh received a total of $3,336 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 71 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Kavesh 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in FL$ $3,336 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,163
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for cardiovascular disease
4,097
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~358 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
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days1,268$15$64
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)981$94$194
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin697$8$30
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days652$25$164
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days621$21$87
EKG interpretation and report435$6$22
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity227$95$192
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead214$11$43
Echocardiogram, transthoracic199$140$561
Initial hospital admission, high complexity152$136$372
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes148$10$75
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system133$55$144
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system105$68$204
New patient office visit (45-59 min)100$120$299
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system93$75$227
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician88$45$190
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days86$18$68
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)85$122$262
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode68$419$1,400
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days60$19$69
Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist57$419$1,695
Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system53$60$157
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report47$83$865
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers45$14$377
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function45$2$167
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat43$82$282
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin39$35$331
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min38$91$197
Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker30$283$867
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system30$43$94
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation26$763$2,929
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional25$53$255
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system25$57$163
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional24$20$63
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional24$602$1,764
Programming of single lead pacemaker system24$50$126
Destruction of heart conduction tissue to create heart block23$486$1,598
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)23$138$377
Critical care, first 30-74 min23$169$513
Recording of upper heart rhythm22$97$314
Insertion of implantable defibrillator system18$757$2,459
Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator16$387$1,274
Evaluation of single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator at time of implantation or replacement14$127$842
Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm14$256$1,098
Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm12$256$1,097
Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator11$334$976
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.
49.2% high complexity
1.9% medium
48.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,336
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $556/year across 6 years
Top 50% in FL for cardiovascular disease
9
Companies
71
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
$3,336 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$299
2023
$1,163
2022
$147
2021
$180
2019
$287
2018
$1,260

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,631
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$733
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$477
Medtronic, Inc.
$226
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$168
Abbott Laboratories
$55
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 85.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE SR · Assurity Pacemaker · CARTO 3 · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Cobalt · DYNAGEN MINI ICD VR · ELIQUIS · GENERAL TACHY · General - Brady · INGEVITY+ · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · MICRA · MOMENTUM · MOMENTUM EL ICD VR · MYCARELINK · Micra · Pacemakers · RESONATE EL ICD VR · Rhythmia Mapping System · SelectSecure · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 $47 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
59
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
LAKELAND REGIONAL 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. Kavesh is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Kavesh experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kavesh performed 1,268 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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. Kavesh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kavesh received a total of $3,336 from 9 companies across 71 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. Kavesh's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Lakeland?
Dr. Kavesh's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Kavesh) 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 →