Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Zia Kidwai, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Fall River, MA
Practice pattern: Remote & Cardiac
— Practice combining remote and cardiac services
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. Kidwai
Dr. Zia Kidwai is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Fall River, MA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kidwai performed 3,329 Medicare services across 1,919 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kidwai received a total of $13,961 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 609 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Kidwai 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in MA
$13,961 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,329
Medicare services
Top 22% in MA for cardiovascular disease
1,919
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
512 | $132 | $470 |
| 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. |
265 | $11 | $140 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
229 | $152 | $661 |
| 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. |
214 | $54 | $201 |
| 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. |
212 | $6 | $41 |
| 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. |
207 | $19 | $84 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
196 | $43 | $174 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
186 | $95 | $372 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
138 | $31 | $120 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
132 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
110 | $4 | $30 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
108 | $50 | $229 |
| 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. |
101 | $89 | $370 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
101 | $36 | $162 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
95 | $351 | $1,761 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 80 | $169 | $656 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
76 | $37 | $206 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
59 | $17 | $84 |
| 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. |
49 | $19 | $560 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
48 | $63 | $191 |
| 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. |
44 | $21 | $98 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
25 | $10 | $36 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
24 | $8 | $26 |
| Aminophylline injection, up to 250 mg Administration of aminophylline medication via injection for a dose of up to 250 mg. |
15 | $7 | $22 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
14 | $17 | $71 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
14 | $11 | $47 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
13 | $212 | $2,883 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
13 | $13 | $50 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
13 | $85 | $348 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
13 | $2 | $11 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
12 | $47 | $704 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
11 | $62 | $245 |
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.
11.4% high complexity
20.0% medium
68.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,961
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,994/year across 7 years
Top 21% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
609
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
$13,761 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$200 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,774
2023
$1,667
2022
$1,663
2021
$1,340
2020
$876
2019
$3,221
2018
$3,420
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$601
Medtronic, Inc.
$147
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$131
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$100
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$90
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$84
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$78
Boston Scientific Corporation
$78
Abbott Laboratories
$62
PFIZER INC.
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
Amgen Inc.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 49.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$3,727
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,935
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$932
PFIZER INC.
$874
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$583
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$544
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$520
Amgen Inc.
$465
Abbott Laboratories
$405
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$341
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$280
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$272
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$250
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$249
Medtronic, Inc.
$229
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$226
Novo Nordisk Inc
$216
Inari Medical, Inc.
$190
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$184
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$183
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$173
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$162
BIOTRONIK INC.
$153
Relypsa, Inc.
$118
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$102
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$100
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$96
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$90
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$73
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.
$63
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$63
Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corp.
$43
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$39
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAVAC · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · AMVUTTRA · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CareLink · Corlanor · Definity · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FUROSCIX · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - BRADY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL THERAPIES · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEXISCAN · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · Lexiscan · LifeVest · Lipofen · Livalo · MICRA · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MyCareLink · MyCareLink Smart · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · S · S-ICD · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Veltassa · Victoza · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · 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 →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
135
Per 100K population
23.3
County median income
$84,198
Nearest hospital
SAINT ANNE'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. Kidwai is a remote & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 21 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. Kidwai experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kidwai performed 512 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Kidwai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kidwai received a total of $13,961 from 37 companies across 609 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. Kidwai's costs compare to other cardiologists in Fall River?
Dr. Kidwai's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Kidwai) 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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