Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Elias Kassab, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · Dearborn, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kassab
Dr. Elias Kassab is an interventional cardiology specialist in Dearborn, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kassab performed 6,446 Medicare services across 2,082 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kassab received a total of $274,183 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1067 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kassab 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 12% volume in MI
$274,183 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,446
Medicare services
Top 12% in MI for interventional cardiology
2,082
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,803 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
1,238 | $95 | $200 |
| 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. |
396 | $11 | $35 |
| 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. |
232 | $35 | $105 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
150 | $144 | $475 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
138 | $9 | $17 |
| 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. |
137 | $97 | $200 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
118 | $0 | $11 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
108 | $143 | $370 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
108 | $44 | $100 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
70 | $9 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
70 | $187 | $450 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
67 | $18 | $65 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
65 | $57 | $110 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
60 | $166 | $500 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
59 | $88 | $300 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 48 | $212 | $649 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
45 | $145 | $350 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 44 | $1 | $2 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
41 | $95 | $390 |
| 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. |
33 | $38 | $80 |
| 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. |
33 | $123 | $275 |
| 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. |
30 | $330 | $850 |
| 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. |
30 | $45 | $150 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
29 | $140 | $289 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
29 | $21 | $75 |
| 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. |
27 | $132 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
26 | $43 | $175 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
25 | $4,489 | $16,471 |
| 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. |
23 | $24 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
21 | $764 | $1,735 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
20 | $7,132 | $16,577 |
| 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. |
19 | $496 | $1,160 |
| 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. |
19 | $20 | $60 |
| 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. |
19 | $69 | $135 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
17 | $138 | $425 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
13 | $21 | $65 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
13 | $2 | $4 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
12 | $9 | $50 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
11 | $179 | $500 |
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
59.2% medium
35.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$274,183
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $39,169/year across 7 years
Top 8% in MI for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
1,067
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.
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$123,786 (45.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$72,619 (26.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$60,530 (22.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$17,248 (6.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,344
2023
$2,137
2022
$2,865
2021
$7,593
2020
$9,206
2019
$145,626
2018
$104,412
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$352
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$241
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$227
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$176
Novo Nordisk Inc
$166
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$157
Reflow Medical Inc
$132
Amgen Inc.
$117
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$104
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$99
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$98
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$65
United Therapeutics Corporation
$50
PFIZER INC.
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$48
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$30
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$29
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
CORDIS US CORP.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$187,059
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16,557
Amgen Inc.
$15,535
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13,213
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$10,909
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$4,050
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$3,355
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$3,261
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$3,156
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,498
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,192
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,039
Novo Nordisk Inc
$994
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$833
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$767
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$614
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$471
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$443
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$443
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$438
Abbott Laboratories
$422
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$372
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$360
PFIZER INC.
$300
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$297
Ablative Solutions, Inc.
$259
Boston Scientific Corporation
$229
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$222
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$216
Endologix LLC
$214
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$207
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$172
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$165
Terumo Medical Corporation
$156
Reflow Medical Inc
$132
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$119
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$117
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$102
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
BIOTRONIK INC.
$86
United Therapeutics Corporation
$82
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$64
Lundbeck LLC
$63
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$61
CORDIS US CORP.
$56
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$49
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$40
Endologix, Inc.
$38
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
HeartFlow, Inc.
$33
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$30
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$30
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$29
ConvaTec Inc.
$29
Allergan Inc.
$27
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$25
Z-Medica, LLC
$23
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$18
MEDICOMP INC
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Philips North America LLC
$14
LifeWatch Services Inc
$14
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$13
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$13
VivaQuant Inc, dba Rhythm Express
$12
Top 3 companies account for 79.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5028) IGT Devices Systems Undivided · (5044) MCOT · (6536) Phoenix · (6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (8334) IGT D Peripheral · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9282) Turbo Power · ABRE · AFX · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · AMVUTTRA · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ASAHI PTCA Guide Wire · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Abre · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Adempas · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioSeal · Artis Q floor · Assure WCD · Auryon · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CAPELLA · COVERA · CROSSER · Cardiac Monitor · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Cios Alpha · Concerto · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · DABRA · DABRA Laser System · DABRA laser system · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ECM · EDARBYCLOR · ELIQUIS · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLIXENE · Flexitouch Plus · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GLIDEWIRE · GlideWire · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IGT_D Systems · IGT_D Therapy · INVOKANA · IVUS Systems · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JETSTREAM · Juxtapid · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LOKELMA · LUTONIX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · MYNX CONTROLTM · MetaCross · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · Navicross · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPTOWIRE · ORENITRAM · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Ovation · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · QUIKCLOT · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Rhythm Express · Rotarex · Rybelsus · SABER · SEEKER · Saxenda · Skytrofa · Spectranetics Undiv · TYVASO · Trilogy 100 · Turbo Elite · VENOVO · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Verquvo · Victoza · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZEPHYR · ZIO Patch · ZONTIVITY · iCAST
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 (45%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for interventional cardiology in MI.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORN
3.8 mi
3.8 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. Kassab is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in MI), with research-focused industry engagement in the top 8% of MI 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. Kassab experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kassab performed 2,803 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Kassab receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kassab received a total of $274,183 from 68 companies across 1,067 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. Kassab's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Dearborn?
Dr. Kassab's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Kassab) 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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