Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vinod Chainani, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
8720 N KENDALL DR STE 108, Miami, FL 33176
3052792621
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1174830178 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. Chainani 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. Chainani

Dr. Vinod Chainani is an interventional cardiology in Miami, FL, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chainani performed 438 Medicare services across 228 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chainani received a total of $67,625 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 246 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chainani 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ 438 Medicare services$ $67,625 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
438
Medicare services
Bottom 11% in FL for interventional cardiology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
228
Unique beneficiaries
$134
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~29 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
Initial hospital admission, high complexity83$144$465
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel80$149$232
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes76$10$31
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)64$105$335
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access23$31$104
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes22$42$132
Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel20$795$1,237
New patient office visit (45-59 min)20$139$442
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity19$95$229
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts17$190$621
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers14$137$490
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 ↗
$67,625
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,661/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for interventional cardiology
43
Companies
246
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$41,492 (61.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,045 (17.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,588 (12.7%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$4,488 (6.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,011 (1.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$23,129
2023
$19,958
2022
$11,917
2021
$1,732
2020
$1,769
2019
$6,827
2018
$2,293

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$42,121
Surmodics, Inc.
$8,622
Cook Medical LLC
$4,488
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,784
ABIOMED
$1,291
Inari Medical, Inc.
$756
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$742
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$729
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$627
PFIZER INC.
$585
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$525
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$470
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$363
BIOTRONIK INC.
$355
Abbott Laboratories
$338
Boston Scientific Corporation
$318
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$317
Philips North America LLC
$316
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$307
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$289
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$273
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$211
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$183
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$180
Veryan Medical Incorporated
$162
HeartFlow, Inc.
$149
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$145
Penumbra, Inc.
$127
Amgen Inc.
$122
Nevro Corp.
$121
Novo Nordisk Inc
$120
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$104
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$99
CORDIS US CORP.
$62
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$60
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$27
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$27
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$21
Neural Analytics, Inc.
$18
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$14
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 81.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for interventional cardiology in FL.

Equivalent to $15,439 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Cardiologys within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI
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. Chainani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 7%), with 15 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. Chainani experienced with initial hospital admission, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chainani performed 83 initial hospital admission, high complexity 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. Chainani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chainani received a total of $67,625 from 43 companies across 246 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. Chainani's costs compare to other interventional cardiologys in Miami?
Dr. Chainani's average Medicare payment per service is $134. 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. Chainani) 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 →