Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Kabrhel, MD

Emergency Medicine · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
55 FRUIT ST CLN-115, Boston, MA 02114
6177267622
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1164404596 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. Kabrhel 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. Kabrhel

Dr. Christopher Kabrhel is an emergency medicine specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kabrhel performed 266 Medicare services across 266 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kabrhel received a total of $50,282 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 31 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in emergency medicine. 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. Kabrhel 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 ▲ 266 Medicare services $50,282 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
266
Medicare services
Bottom 35% in MA for emergency medicine
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
266
Unique beneficiaries
$131
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~13 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
77 $177 $881
Emergency department visit, high complexity
An emergency department visit involving a high level of medical decision making.
59 $143 $713
Emergency department visit, moderate complexity
An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making.
49 $96 $490
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 $142 $805
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min
This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge.
17 $98 $432
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
15 $21 $103
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
12 $69 $295
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 ↗
$50,282
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,380/year across 6 years
Top 2% in MA for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
31
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
$42,207 (83.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,984 (15.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$91 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$18,195
2023
$91
2022
$17,141
2020
$1,625
2019
$12,906
2018
$325

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$18,195
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$18,195
PFIZER INC.
$8,696
EKOS Corporation
$7,984
Boston Scientific Corporation
$6,546
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$5,445
Abbott Laboratories
$3,000
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$325
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc.
$70
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Automated Blood Coagulation Analyzer CS-2500 · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · MITRACLIP · Thrombate III · 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 →

The majority of payments (84%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for emergency medicine in MA.

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Geographic Context

Emergency medicines within 10 mi
986
Per 100K population
126.1
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
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. Kabrhel is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% 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. Kabrhel experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kabrhel performed 77 critical care, first 30-74 min 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. Kabrhel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kabrhel received a total of $50,282 from 9 companies across 31 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. Kabrhel's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Boston?
Dr. Kabrhel's average Medicare payment per service is $131. 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. Kabrhel) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →