Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amir Kachooei, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
7975 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 330, Orlando, FL 32822
8444074070
In practice since 2020 (6 years)
NPI: 1659902021 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. Kachooei 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. Kachooei

Dr. Amir Kachooei is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Orlando, FL, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kachooei performed 541 Medicare services across 382 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kachooei received a total of $17,646 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kachooei 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.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ 541 Medicare services $17,646 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 158799 Clear January 31, 2027
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
541
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
382
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~90 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
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 122 $30 $222
Betamethasone steroid injection 79 $5 $15
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 76 $78 $602
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 62 $122 $898
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 50 $43 $302
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 41 $30 $199
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 39 $28 $205
Injection into tendon or ligament 37 $43 $312
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 35 $100 $693
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 ↗
$17,646
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $3,529/year across 5 years
Top 16% in FL for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
16
Companies
76
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,114 (63.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,023 (34.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$508 (2.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,502
2023
$1,420
2022
$4,692
2021
$6,202
2020
$1,831

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$9,434
Sonex Health, Inc.
$2,012
Liberty Surgical, Inc
$1,831
AXOGEN
$1,034
Acumed LLC
$943
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$508
Globus Medical, Inc.
$457
ACUMED LLC
$314
Stryker Corporation
$209
Reel Surgical, Inc.
$205
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$161
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$146
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$132
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$124
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$120
Joint Active Systems, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACUMED · ANTHEM · Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · Acu-Loc Wrist Spanning System · Avance Nerve Graft · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · Checkpoint Stimulators · Distal Radius Plate · EVO Antegrade · EVOS · Geminus · Headless Compression Screw · OMEGA · Proximal Humerus Strut · Proximal Tibia Plate · SX-ONE MICROKNIFE · 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 →

The majority of payments (63%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $3,262 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH
4.5 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. Kachooei is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 16% of FL peers.

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. Kachooei experienced with x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kachooei performed 122 x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 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. Kachooei receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kachooei received a total of $17,646 from 16 companies across 76 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. Kachooei's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Orlando?
Dr. Kachooei's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Kachooei) 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 →