Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rajendra Karkare, MD

Internal Medicine · Seminole, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10700 JOHNSON BLVD, Seminole, FL 33772
7273928500
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1235114364 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. Karkare

Dr. Rajendra Karkare is an internal medicine in Seminole, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Karkare performed 3,090 Medicare services across 1,346 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Karkare received a total of $12,113 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 524 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Karkare 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 14% volume in FL$ $12,113 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,090
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for internal medicine
1,346
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~154 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity1,267$61$123
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)680$62$146
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity296$102$225
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less241$62$124
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min93$89$180
Annual wellness visit, follow-up68$119$222
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)61$87$215
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage48$22$55
Nursing facility visit, low complexity47$53$155
Flu vaccine administration47$30$50
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and34$38$106
Annual depression screening33$17$37
Initial hospital admission, high complexity31$135$300
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity31$204$463
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity29$92$180
Urinalysis, manual26$3$10
Removal of impacted ear wax15$33$114
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes15$136$400
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead14$10$37
New patient office visit (30-44 min)14$55$219
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 ↗
$12,113
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,730/year across 7 years
Top 6% in FL for internal medicine
41
Companies
524
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
$11,316 (93.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$798 (6.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,358
2023
$691
2022
$268
2021
$2,079
2020
$1,726
2019
$2,071
2018
$3,921

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,460
PFIZER INC.
$1,643
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,559
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,124
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,097
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$701
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$437
Amgen Inc.
$353
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$301
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$294
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$269
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$201
Allergan Inc.
$165
Eisai Inc.
$161
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$107
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
Allergan, Inc.
$84
AbbVie Inc.
$81
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
AbbVie, Inc.
$76
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$69
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$66
Inari Medical, Inc.
$60
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
DEXCOM, INC.
$51
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$50
Lundbeck LLC
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$37
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$27
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Axonics, Inc.
$22
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$19
Insmed, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
UCB, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.7% 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 →

Most payments (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for internal medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $392 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
1,110
Per 100K population
115.6
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
BAY PINES VA MEDICAL CENTER
2.9 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. Karkare is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), 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. Karkare experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Karkare performed 1,267 hospital follow-up visit, moderate 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. Karkare receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Karkare received a total of $12,113 from 41 companies across 524 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. Karkare's costs compare to other internal medicines in Seminole?
Dr. Karkare's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Karkare) 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 →