Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bruce Koplan, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Consulting-driven
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. Koplan 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. Koplan
Dr. Bruce Koplan is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Koplan performed 4,043 Medicare services across 2,286 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Koplan received a total of $16,592 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Koplan 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 15% volume in MA
$16,592 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,043
Medicare services
Top 15% in MA for cardiovascular disease
2,286
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,114 | $22 | $89 |
| 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. |
665 | $6 | $76 |
| 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. |
598 | $25 | $191 |
| 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. |
544 | $19 | $80 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
203 | $22 | $109 |
| 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. |
145 | $115 | $561 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
93 | $20 | $106 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
74 | $29 | $150 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
61 | $256 | $1,771 |
| 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. |
52 | $12 | $62 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
51 | $19 | $99 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
45 | $790 | $4,553 |
| 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. |
38 | $138 | $780 |
| 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. |
35 | $63 | $208 |
| 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. |
28 | $413 | $1,926 |
| 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. |
27 | $74 | $329 |
| 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. |
24 | $47 | $223 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
24 | $77 | $386 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
23 | $680 | $2,639 |
| 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. |
22 | $66 | $8,242 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
21 | $256 | $1,773 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $102 | $474 |
| 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. |
16 | $294 | $1,240 |
| 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. |
16 | $98 | $370 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
15 | $381 | $1,594 |
| 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 | $55 | $332 |
| 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. |
15 | $51 | $236 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
13 | $13 | $109 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 13 | $134 | $520 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
12 | $12 | $101 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
12 | $17 | $86 |
| 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. |
11 | $748 | $2,903 |
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.
52.2% high complexity
0.0% medium
47.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,592
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,370/year across 7 years
Top 19% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
48
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,004 (78.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,588 (21.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$6,524
2023
$8,801
2022
$19
2021
$40
2020
$40
2019
$63
2018
$1,105
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GE HEALTHCARE
$4,716
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,461
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$181
Boston Scientific Corporation
$166
Top 3 companies account for 97.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GE HEALTHCARE
$11,004
AtriCure, Inc.
$2,000
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,780
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$901
Boston Scientific Corporation
$289
Abbott Laboratories
$253
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$181
GE HealthCare
$116
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$41
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$27
Top 3 companies account for 89.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · EMBLEM · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Fortify Assura · GENERAL THERAPIES · MICRA · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · QGUIDE ELECTRODE · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System
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 →
The majority of payments (78%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
582
Per 100K population
74.4
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Koplan is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in MA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 19% of MA peers, 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. Koplan experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Koplan performed 1,114 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days 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. Koplan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Koplan received a total of $16,592 from 10 companies across 48 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. Koplan's costs compare to other cardiologists in Boston?
Dr. Koplan's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Koplan) 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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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.
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