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Dr. Kartik Kumar
Cardiovascular Disease · North Reading, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kumar
Dr. Kartik Kumar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in North Reading, MA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kumar performed 3,672 Medicare services across 2,965 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kumar received a total of $12,139 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 369 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. Kumar 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in MA
$12,139 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,672
Medicare services
Top 19% in MA for cardiovascular disease
2,965
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
594 | $7 | $28 |
| 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. |
548 | $13 | $90 |
| 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. |
320 | $105 | $305 |
| 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. |
285 | $151 | $373 |
| 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. |
169 | $141 | $495 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
143 | $121 | $155 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 139 | $181 | $485 |
| 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. |
117 | $57 | $325 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
116 | $44 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
115 | $163 | $619 |
| 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. |
105 | $17 | $70 |
| 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. |
93 | $11 | $60 |
| 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. |
76 | $409 | $1,200 |
| 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. |
76 | $10 | $125 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
72 | $12 | $120 |
| 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. |
70 | $67 | $170 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
67 | $21 | $65 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 50 | $184 | $855 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
48 | $22 | $55 |
| 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. |
48 | $798 | $1,955 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting a continuous external electrocardiogram (EKG) over a period of more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
48 | $241 | $900 |
| 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. |
45 | $101 | $194 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. The procedure uses special cameras to create images of the heart's function. |
44 | $53 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
37 | $131 | $375 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
29 | $466 | $1,825 |
| 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. |
27 | $103 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
26 | $94 | $250 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
26 | $34 | $120 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
23 | $15 | $40 |
| 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. |
23 | $67 | $175 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 1 week Recording, analysis, and interpretation of a continuous external electrocardiogram performed over a period of more than one week. |
22 | $259 | $950 |
| 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. |
17 | $174 | $550 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
16 | $14 | $120 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $78 | $490 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
12 | $20 | $60 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
12 | $21 | $140 |
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.
5.3% high complexity
23.4% medium
71.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,139
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,734/year across 7 years
Top 23% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
369
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
$10,191 (84.0%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$1,222 (10.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$727 (6.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,083
2023
$1,569
2022
$3,127
2021
$3,992
2020
$1,702
2019
$616
2018
$51
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$166
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$156
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$138
Boston Scientific Corporation
$106
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$80
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Abbott Laboratories
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
MEDICOMP INC
$33
PFIZER INC.
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$1,898
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,663
Amgen Inc.
$1,100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$697
Abbott Laboratories
$630
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$623
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$589
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$583
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$557
BIOTRONIK INC.
$514
Terumo Medical Corporation
$482
CORDIS US CORP.
$302
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$262
PFIZER INC.
$261
Teleflex LLC
$254
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$209
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$180
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$123
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$121
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$111
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$98
Baxter Healthcare
$83
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$72
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$66
Cagent Vascular INC
$58
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Medtronic, Inc.
$51
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
MEDICOMP INC
$33
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$27
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$25
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$24
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
$23
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$13
EKOS Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6575) Coronary Undivided · (6585) Omniwire · ABSOLUTE PRO · ANGIO-SEAL · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · AVVIGO Guidance System · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · BioMonitor · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX · CareLink · Comet · Corlanor · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Diamondback Coronary · Diamondback Peripheral · ECM Patch · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EVKEEZA · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FIGHTER · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GLIDEWIRE · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GUIDELINER · GUIDEZILLA · General - Ultrasound · HEARTRAIL · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LUMASON · LifeVest · METACROSS OTW · MULTAQ · MYNX CONTROL · Manta · Micra · NAGARE · ONPATTRO · OPTITORQUE · OUTBACK · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · Passeo-18 · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pouch · Prolia · ROTAPRO · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System Console Kit · Rybelsus · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SUPERA · SUPERION · SYNJARDY · Serrantor · Solia · Supera peripheral stent system · TEGSEDI · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · TEMPO AQUA · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · TR BAND · TRAPLINER · TURNPIKE · VERQUVO · VISTA BRITE · Vascular Lithotripsy · WAINUA · WALLSTENT · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent 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 →
Most payments (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
550
Per 100K population
33.9
County median income
$126,779
Nearest hospital
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON
7.9 mi
7.9 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. Kumar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kumar experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kumar performed 594 ekg interpretation and report 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. Kumar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kumar received a total of $12,139 from 45 companies across 369 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. Kumar's costs compare to other cardiologists in North Reading?
Dr. Kumar's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Kumar) 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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