Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Kang, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · South Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kang 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. Kang
Dr. Steven Kang is a vascular surgery physician in South Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kang performed 1,528 Medicare services across 966 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kang received a total of $11,940 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 200 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Kang 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 25% volume in FL
$11,940 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 | 83355 | 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
Medicare Utilization ↗1,528
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for vascular surgery physician
966
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
451 | $71 | $248 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
121 | $132 | $497 |
| 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. |
118 | $103 | $351 |
| 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. |
110 | $130 | $462 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
88 | $67 | $195 |
| Vein wound compression bandage application, lower leg, ankle, and foot Application of compression bandages to the lower leg, ankle, and foot to manage vein-related wounds. |
87 | $72 | $263 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
79 | $10 | $31 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
74 | $104 | $417 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
55 | $132 | $466 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
50 | $86 | $309 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
41 | $107 | $357 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
37 | $99 | $354 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise This test uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the legs while the patient is resting and after physical activity to assess blood flow. |
24 | $117 | $437 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
24 | $41 | $151 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
23 | $41 | $139 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
21 | $32 | $102 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
20 | $926 | $3,513 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $148 | $544 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
18 | $881 | $3,560 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
18 | $134 | $509 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 18 | $168 | $610 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
16 | $176 | $676 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
15 | $53 | $189 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
28.2% medium
70.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,940
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,706/year across 7 years
Top 32% in FL for vascular surgery physician
40
Companies
200
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
$11,780 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$160 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,852
2023
$1,122
2022
$613
2021
$572
2020
$394
2019
$2,869
2018
$1,519
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,442
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$2,235
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$1,198
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$794
Bolton Medical Inc
$378
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$374
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$355
Endologix LLC
$350
Organogenesis Inc.
$334
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$282
PFIZER INC.
$255
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$234
Medtronic, Inc.
$215
Cook Medical LLC
$193
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$188
Boston Scientific Corporation
$183
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$183
Endologix, Inc.
$182
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$182
Surmodics, Inc.
$167
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$160
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$150
Abbott Laboratories
$141
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$122
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$120
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$89
Kerecis Limited
$76
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$51
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$41
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$31
KCI USA, Inc.
$30
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$28
BIOTRONIK INC.
$28
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$23
Inari Medical, Inc.
$17
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$17
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$15
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$15
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ADVANCE · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ASAHI Peripheral Guide Wire · Apligraf · Auryon · Avance · CHANTIX · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Clot Management · Coban · Cook Medical AFEN · Cook Medical Angioplasty · DABRA · DABRA laser system · ELIQUIS · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE .014 Guidewire · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · FLEXITOUCH · FLOSEAL · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Indigo System · Integra · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LUTONIX · MATRIX · NUZYRA · Oscar · Ovation · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · PuraPly AM · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · RELAY THORACIC STENT-GRAFT WITH PLUS DELIVERY SYSTEM · Restrata Wound Matrix · SNAP · Santyl · Stravix · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · URGOCLEAN AG · URGOK2 · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · WAVELINQ · XARELTO · Zenith · Zilver PTX
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $781 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Kang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Kang experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kang performed 451 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Kang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kang received a total of $11,940 from 40 companies across 200 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. Kang's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in South Miami?
Dr. Kang's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Kang) 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 →
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