Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charles Kinder, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Berwyn, IL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kinder
Dr. Charles Kinder is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Berwyn, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kinder performed 12,415 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kinder received a total of $260,824 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 723 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kinder is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in IL
$260,824 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗12,415
Medicare services
Top 2% in IL for cardiovascular disease
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
2,318 | $22 | $120 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
1,041 | $61 | $215 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
1,014 | $57 | $550 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
1,010 | $21 | $95 |
| 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. |
942 | $100 | $164 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
799 | $28 | $210 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
792 | $18 | $120 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
672 | $21 | $85 |
| 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. |
565 | $65 | $105 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
427 | $138 | $237 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
272 | $73 | $280 |
| 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. |
244 | $11 | $41 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
227 | $65 | $250 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 218 | $178 | $343 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
216 | $46 | $160 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
211 | $78 | $330 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
152 | $11 | $103 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
122 | $49 | $180 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
117 | $41 | $110 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
114 | $461 | $2,800 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
111 | $99 | $224 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
104 | $7 | $88 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
80 | $4 | $18 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
75 | $8 | $38 |
| 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. |
65 | $66 | $156 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
61 | $15 | $35 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
54 | $415 | $1,683 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
52 | $77 | $1,258 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
42 | $795 | $3,350 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for a single-lead implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to ensure proper function. |
42 | $60 | $235 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
38 | $9 | $49 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
38 | $17 | $78 |
| 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. |
37 | $145 | $425 |
| Pacemaker and lower heart chamber electrode insertion A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place an electrode in the lower chamber of the heart to help regulate the heartbeat. |
27 | $425 | $2,500 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
27 | $21 | $120 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
22 | $313 | $1,100 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
21 | $700 | $2,865 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and configuration of a pacemaker device to ensure proper operation. This service involves setting device parameters before or after surgical implantation. |
17 | $12 | $49 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
15 | $49 | $914 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
14 | $521 | $2,202 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
49.1% high complexity
0.0% medium
50.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$260,824
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $37,261/year across 7 years
Top 2% in IL for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
723
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$19,639
2023
$21,249
2022
$23,894
2021
$10,384
2020
$22,259
2019
$64,621
2018
$98,776
Payments by company (2024)
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18,586
PFIZER INC.
$335
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$244
Elutia, Inc.
$66
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$62
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$49
CVRx, Inc.
$48
Amgen Inc.
$47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 97.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$132,579
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$110,805
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,960
Pfizer Inc.
$5,050
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,974
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$581
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$492
PREVENTRIC DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
$464
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$427
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$369
Amgen Inc.
$354
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$332
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$165
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$150
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$128
Lundbeck LLC
$127
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$106
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$72
Elutia, Inc.
$66
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$56
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$48
CVRx, Inc.
$48
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$47
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$34
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$29
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Allergan Inc.
$24
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$19
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Invuity, Inc.
$12
Itamar Medical Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 95.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9273) SLS · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BPRO BT AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · Bidil · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cios Alpha · Connect HF · Corlanor · ECM · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLEXITOUCH · FUROSCIX · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · INSPIRE · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Photonblade · PlasmaBlade · Pouch · Repatha · Rybelsus · Sotalol Hydrochloride · THERAPIES · TYRX · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WatchPAT · Wegovy · XARELTO
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Geographic Context
Cardiologists in nearby ZIP areas
674
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MACNEAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kinder is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in IL), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kinder experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kinder performed 2,318 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kinder receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kinder received a total of $260,824 from 39 companies across 723 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Kinder's costs compare to other cardiologists in Berwyn?
Dr. Kinder's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Kinder) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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