Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christine Kannler, M.D., M.P.H.
Optician · Beverly, MA
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Kannler
Dr. Christine Kannler is an optician specialist in Beverly, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kannler performed 2,966 Medicare services across 2,233 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kannler received a total of $2,866 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 129 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Kannler 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 in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in MA
$2,866 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,966
Medicare services
Top 21% in MA for optician
2,233
Unique beneficiaries
$177
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
478 | $486 | $2,603 |
| 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. |
438 | $62 | $303 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
353 | $42 | $189 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
227 | $18 | $95 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
207 | $5 | $36 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 182 | $335 | $1,549 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
100 | $204 | $1,877 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
96 | $38 | $268 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 93 | $133 | $1,175 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
79 | $64 | $392 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
72 | $76 | $446 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
70 | $472 | $2,444 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
68 | $177 | $1,184 |
| 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. |
49 | $78 | $432 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
48 | $179 | $1,688 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
42 | $1 | $27 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
38 | $209 | $1,985 |
| Ultraviolet light skin treatment Application of ultraviolet light to the skin for therapeutic purposes. |
38 | $20 | $95 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
35 | $64 | $419 |
| 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. |
31 | $69 | $351 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring skin from another area. The graft size covered is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
30 | $776 | $3,929 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
28 | $130 | $1,161 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
20 | $88 | $500 |
| Skin graft repair, 10.1-30 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair wounds on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin. The graft covers an area between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
19 | $717 | $3,645 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
18 | $36 | $216 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
18 | $325 | $1,485 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm | 14 | $162 | $1,377 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
14 | $188 | $1,566 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
13 | $38 | $230 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
13 | $781 | $4,199 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
12 | $108 | $972 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
12 | $114 | $1,107 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
11 | $117 | $500 |
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.
0.6% high complexity
5.8% medium
93.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,866
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $409/year across 7 years
Top 23% in MA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
129
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
$2,702 (94.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$164 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$624
2023
$1,014
2022
$684
2021
$225
2020
$74
2019
$227
2018
$18
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Celgene Corporation
$161
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$137
ABBVIE INC.
$103
Lilly USA, LLC
$71
PFIZER INC.
$29
Incyte Corporation
$28
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
UCB, Inc.
$24
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$16
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 64.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$586
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$350
Celgene Corporation
$296
PFIZER INC.
$227
LEO Pharma Inc.
$172
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$154
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$152
Lilly USA, LLC
$116
Incyte Corporation
$110
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
UCB, Inc.
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
Biofrontera Inc.
$76
Organogenesis Inc.
$75
Amgen Inc.
$54
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$21
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$18
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$14
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AMELUZ · AMZEEQ · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · ILUMYA · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Olux · Otezla · Puraply · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · VTAMA · YCANTH
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
557
Per 100K population
69.0
County median income
$99,431
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kannler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kannler experienced with skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kannler performed 478 skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks 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. Kannler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kannler received a total of $2,866 from 24 companies across 129 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. Kannler's costs compare to other opticians in Beverly?
Dr. Kannler's average Medicare payment per service is $177. 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. Kannler) 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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