Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rohit Kumar, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · North Reading, MA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Electrophysiology — Practice combining cardiac and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
21 MAIN ST, North Reading, MA 01864
9786644600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1558374199 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Kumar

Dr. Rohit Kumar is a cardiovascular disease specialist in North Reading, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kumar performed 4,157 Medicare services across 3,242 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kumar received a total of $2,595 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 129 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in MA $2,595 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,157
Medicare services
Top 13% in MA for cardiovascular disease
3,242
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~219 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.
1,536 $7 $28
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.
739 $105 $305
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.
690 $12 $90
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
236 $179 $620
Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection
A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies.
170 $123 $155
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test
An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing.
160 $44 $75
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.
133 $59 $325
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.
83 $417 $1,200
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.
67 $147 $495
External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days
Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm.
59 $22 $65
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.
53 $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.
46 $11 $60
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 46 $183 $485
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.
31 $73 $175
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.
29 $68 $172
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.
28 $53 $250
2-day continuous ECG with professional review
A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional.
20 $14 $40
Intravenous drug injection
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein.
17 $35 $120
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
14 $14 $120
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.
5.7% high complexity
16.9% medium
77.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,595
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $371/year across 7 years
Top 42% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
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
$2,595 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$643
2023
$570
2022
$68
2021
$18
2020
$129
2019
$638
2018
$529

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$164
Amgen Inc.
$114
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$83
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$52
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
PFIZER INC.
$26
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$563
Amgen Inc.
$533
PFIZER INC.
$394
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$234
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$231
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$147
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$83
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$37
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$20
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$18
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$17
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$12
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · Corlanor · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dymista · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MINIMED 780G · NOURIANZ · PRADAXA · RECORLEV · Repatha · SYNJARDY · VERQUVO · Vascepa · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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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

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 cardiac & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Kumar experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kumar performed 1,536 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 $2,595 from 21 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. Kumar's costs compare to other cardiologists in North Reading?
Dr. Kumar's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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 →
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 →