Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Kawa, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · St Clair Shores, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Kawa 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. Kawa
Dr. Anthony Kawa is a cardiovascular disease specialist in St Clair Shores, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kawa performed 2,869 Medicare services across 1,865 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kawa received a total of $4,987 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 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. Kawa 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 17% volume in MI
$4,987 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,869
Medicare services
Top 17% in MI for cardiovascular disease
1,865
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
665 | $65 | $86 |
| 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. |
631 | $65 | $100 |
| 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. |
310 | $11 | $51 |
| 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. |
189 | $143 | $250 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
164 | $9 | $50 |
| 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. |
160 | $6 | $48 |
| 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. |
90 | $142 | $300 |
| 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. |
87 | $99 | $127 |
| 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. |
81 | $100 | $150 |
| 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. |
80 | $148 | $325 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
45 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
45 | $173 | $425 |
| 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. |
44 | $87 | $225 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
42 | $14 | $75 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
33 | $157 | $400 |
| 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. |
30 | $184 | $450 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
28 | $69 | $150 |
| 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 | $19 | $75 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
20 | $50 | $123 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
20 | $24 | $120 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
19 | $11 | $55 |
| Perflutren lipid microspheres injection Injection of perflutren lipid microspheres, measured per milliliter. |
17 | $34 | $175 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
16 | $19 | $138 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
16 | $97 | $225 |
| 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. |
14 | $15 | $40 |
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.
4.8% high complexity
11.8% medium
83.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,987
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $712/year across 7 years
Top 38% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
117
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
$4,987 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,085
2023
$919
2022
$692
2021
$320
2020
$160
2019
$803
2018
$1,009
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$478
Boston Scientific Corporation
$181
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$166
Philips North America LLC
$127
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
Amgen Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 76.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,063
Boston Scientific Corporation
$572
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$537
Abbott Laboratories
$532
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$377
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$196
Amgen Inc.
$178
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$146
Medtronic, Inc.
$133
Philips North America LLC
$127
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$123
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$123
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$119
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$118
Preventice Services, LLC
$79
HeartFlow, Inc.
$60
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$56
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$46
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
PFIZER INC.
$12
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6571) Eagle Eye · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · AVEIR · Amplatzer Cardiac Plug · Assure WCD · Assurity Pacemaker · BG Mini Plus · BRILINTA · BodyGuardian · CAMZYOS · CLEVIPREX · CardioMEMS HF System · Carto 3 System · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENTRESTO · FFRct · HeartMate · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLIZET · No Associated Product · ONYX FRONTIER · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RESONATE · Repatha · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
294
Per 100K population
33.5
County median income
$76,399
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH ST JOHN HOSPITAL
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Kawa is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Kawa experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kawa performed 665 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Kawa receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kawa received a total of $4,987 from 26 companies across 117 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. Kawa's costs compare to other cardiologists in St Clair Shores?
Dr. Kawa's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Kawa) 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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