Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Robert Kennedy, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · West Melbourne, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kennedy
Dr. Robert Kennedy is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in West Melbourne, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kennedy performed 1,721 Medicare services across 1,152 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kennedy received a total of $38,426 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 212 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. 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. Kennedy 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 42% volume in FL
$38,426 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 | 81880 | 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 ↗1,721
Medicare services
Top 42% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
1,152
Unique beneficiaries
$214
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
277 | $9 | $22 |
| 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. |
198 | $38 | $79 |
| 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. |
198 | $123 | $331 |
| 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. |
164 | $30 | $76 |
| 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. |
155 | $68 | $179 |
| 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. |
122 | $96 | $251 |
| 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. |
80 | $909 | $2,426 |
| 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. |
77 | $46 | $130 |
| 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. |
60 | $134 | $367 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
59 | $78 | $216 |
| 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. |
56 | $62 | $141 |
| 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. |
42 | $179 | $472 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
36 | $455 | $1,189 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
34 | $532 | $1,418 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
32 | $109 | $281 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
28 | $848 | $4,141 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
27 | $98 | $257 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
21 | $6,561 | $17,241 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
20 | $83 | $590 |
| 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. |
18 | $90 | $233 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
17 | $119 | $343 |
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.
1.6% high complexity
30.8% medium
67.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,426
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,489/year across 7 years
Top 13% in FL for vascular & interventional radiology physician
45
Companies
212
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
$24,065 (62.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,760 (25.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,601 (12.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$17,708
2023
$4,811
2022
$3,309
2021
$3,153
2020
$3,160
2019
$3,029
2018
$3,256
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$33,825
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$723
Medtronic, Inc.
$518
Boston Scientific Corporation
$465
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$268
Penumbra, Inc.
$241
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$166
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$160
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$150
Abbott Laboratories
$150
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$136
Organogenesis Inc.
$130
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Inari Medical, Inc.
$119
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$113
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$100
GE HEALTHCARE
$85
Surmodics, Inc.
$74
Cook Medical LLC
$64
Avinger Inc.
$64
Covidien LP
$64
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$62
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$60
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$55
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$48
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$46
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$39
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$37
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$30
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$26
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$24
Medline Industries LP
$23
BTG International, Inc.
$23
GE Healthcare
$22
Terumo Medical Corporation
$20
Nevro Corp.
$18
Vasorum USA Inc.
$17
Endocare, Inc.
$16
Stryker Corporation
$15
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$15
BIOTRONIK INC.
$13
Medline Industries, Inc.
$12
Surefire Medical, Inc.
$11
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 91.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (5027) Intact Vascular Undivided · (6536) Phoenix · ABRE · ABSOLUTE PRO · ANGIOJET · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Apligraf · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CELT ACD · CLEANER · CLOSUREFAST · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONCERTOTM · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Cios Alpha · Clarivein · ClosureFast · ClosureRFG · Concerto · Cook Medical Angioplasty · Cook Medical Embolization · DABRA · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ELUVIA · EMPRINT · EVLT · Ellipsys · Emprint · FARXIGA · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · Fluency Endovascular Stent Graft · GENERAL NON VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GRAFIX PL · General - IO Ablation · General - Vascular Intervention · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IDC · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Device Undivided · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT AV · INNOVA · Indigo System · JETSTREAM · JETSTREAM SC · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · MYNX CONTROLTM · NA · NUZYRA · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Option · PALINDROME · PANTHERIS · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · POWERFLEX Pro PTA Catheter · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Peripheral RotaLink Plus · Pounce Thrombectomy System · Pounce Venous Thrombectomy System · Precision Infusion System · Pulsar-18 T3 · PuraPly AM · RETRIEVAL KIT · ROTALINK · Resolute · Rotarex · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SOMATOM go.Top · SPINEJACK · Senza · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · THERASPHERE-BIO · TURBOHAWK · Turbo Elite · TurboHawk · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VISUAL-ICE · Varian CRYOCARE TOUCH System · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Closure Device · VenaCure 1470 Pro · VenaSeal · 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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Equivalent to $2,233 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
PALM BAY HOSPITAL
8.4 mi
8.4 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. Kennedy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of FL peers, with 19 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. Kennedy experienced with additional sedation, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kennedy performed 277 additional sedation, per 15 minutes 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. Kennedy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kennedy received a total of $38,426 from 45 companies across 212 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. Kennedy's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in West Melbourne?
Dr. Kennedy's average Medicare payment per service is $214. 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. Kennedy) 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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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.
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