Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karl Dhana, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · West Palm Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4847 DAVID S MACK DR, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
5619467494
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1134101124 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. Dhana 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. Dhana

Dr. Karl Dhana is a geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in West Palm Beach, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dhana performed 3,638 Medicare services across 1,743 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dhana received a total of $613 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) 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. Dhana 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$ $613 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,638
Medicare services
Top 14% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
1,743
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~182 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
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity1,229$80$213
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)899$95$266
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes477$144$370
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)281$63$188
Nursing facility visit, low complexity254$58$149
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity167$99$268
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional94$18$47
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes45$109$277
Home visit, established patient, low complexity45$49$160
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)34$157$460
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)31$41$117
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes23$16$138
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min19$18$60
Functional activity therapy16$30$76
Removal of impacted ear wax12$23$101
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza12$72$75
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 ↗
$613
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $102/year across 6 years
Top 42% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
11
Companies
23
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
$613 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$221
2023
$96
2022
$137
2020
$18
2019
$46
2018
$95

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$142
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$104
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$78
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$75
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$57
Lilly USA, LLC
$55
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$18
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Austedo XR · ELIQUIS · GEMTESA · INGREZZA · INVOKANA · MYRBETRIQ · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · REXULTI · TRULICITY · XARELTO · Yupelri
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $17 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
25
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
3.3 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. Dhana is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Dhana experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dhana performed 1,229 nursing facility 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. Dhana receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dhana received a total of $613 from 11 companies across 23 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. Dhana's costs compare to other geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physicians in West Palm Beach?
Dr. Dhana's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Dhana) 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 →